Born in Renfrewshire and now living on the Isle of Bute, Scott O’Neill studied Film at the Surrey Institute of Art & Design after which he worked in variety of jobs including photographer, sandwich maker, pipe-fitter and CCTV operator.

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After self-publishing two novels ('The Buzz Building', 2014 & 'The Hectic Headspace of Abigail Squall', 2018) Scott co-wrote the screenplay for the 2017 horror film ‘The Circle’. Its sequel, ‘The Circle: Awakening’, is due for release in 2026.

 

In 2024, supported by CHARTS (Culture Heritage & Arts) and Ràmh: Islands Development Project, Scott directed the film ‘Sketches of Bute’, a 40-minute journey exploring the island’s unique landscapes and history.

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Scott is currently working on a sequel to The Witch, The Seed & the Scalpel which will be published by McNidder & Grace in 2026.