So, for me, it became about owning that title.

I didnt make drama for a long time, said Matthews.

I only made documentaries for ten to fifteen years.

Morgan Matthews, Cara Loftus, Savanah Leaf

Morgan Matthews, Cara Loftus, Savanah Leaf at StoryhouseSimon Lazewski

He discussed his featureX+Y, a feature film inspired by his documentaryBeautiful Young Minds.

Going into the film, I had zero idea, Matthews admits.

But then I found the process really enjoyable.

Aislinn Clarke, Nia DaCosta, Prano Bailey-Bond at Dublin’s Storyhouse.

I just started reading loads of screenplays, she said.

But I had no idea how to do any of the middle bit.