Alex Fegan is one of Ireland’s most acclaimed and prolific documentary makers. His films have also been some of the highest grossing Irish documentaries in terms of both domestic and international box office.

A two-time RTS Award-winner for Abbeyfealegood and Jackie & Coco; winner of the Torc Award of Excellence for Am I Here?; winner of the Best Documentary award at the Galway Film Fleadh for Older Than Ireland, he is also a three-time IFTA nominee, including for the prestigious Rising Star Award.

Other selected credits include Sins of Ireland (released nationwide in cinemas in 2025), The Irish Pub (released in cinemas in 2013, which also sold to Netflix), The Omagh Hum (which played on prime time on the BBC to over 1 million people – also RTS Nominated), The Irish Wedding (RTS Nominated) and The Toy Shop (released on RTÉ on Christmas Day in 2021). His most recent documentary, The Essence of Eva, won audience awards at the Vancouver International Film Festival and FilmFest DC and was also IFTA nominated. It has been picked up by Autlook Films Sales for international sales and Wildcard Distribution for theatrical release in Ireland / UK.

The Irish Pub was named by The A.V. Club as one of the 20 best Irish films of all time, while Older Than Ireland, a New York Times Critic’s Pick, became one of the highest-grossing Irish documentaries ever. It is also currently a prescribed film for Junior Cycle English in Irish secondary schools.

Alex has been commissioned by RTÉ, the BBC and Virgin Media, with his work also acquired internationally by platforms and broadcasters including Netflix and PBS. He is a qualified lawyer with a Joint Hons Degree in Economics and Finance.