Independent Film Production

            Executive Producer, Author & Songwriter

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Peter O’Brien is an accomplished British musician, songwriter, author, and executive producer whose multi-faceted career spans independent cinema, global music distribution, and compelling narrative fiction. Immersed in creative expression from a young age in Jersey, Channel Islands, Peter has spent over three decades establishing himself as a dynamic, visionary force in the entertainment landscape. As the co-founder of the independent film production company Sapphire Cinema and the mastermind behind the virtual musical collective The High-Flying All-Stars, he consistently bridges the gap between classic artistic discipline and cutting-edge creative execution.

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Driven by an innate passion for composition, melody, and narrative structure, Peter's dedication to his artistry bore major fruit in 1994 when he was accepted into The London Guild of International Songwriters & Composers—a significant milestone that acknowledged his burgeoning prowess in the industry. Today, O’Brien’s innovative production workflow seamlessly blends traditional songwriting craftsmanship with the frontiers of modern technology. Writing, arranging, and producing a prolific volume of original material, he utilizes advanced virtual studio capabilities to deliver highly polished, radio-ready singles. Distributed widely across every major digital platform worldwide—including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music—his extensive, genre-defying catalog continues to capture a growing global audience.

In 2017, Peter expanded his storytelling horizons into the British film industry, launching a successful run as an Executive Producer. His initial foray materialized with the Altitude Films horror-comedy Fanged Up, starring the legendary Steven Berkoff. He quickly followed this by executive producing The Heiress (2018), a supernatural thriller rooted in true events, and the gripping British crime drama Once Upon a Time in London (2019), which chronicled the notorious criminal empires of Billy Hill and Jack Comer. Turning his lens to music culture, Peter also executive produced two major music documentaries: United Nation: Three Decades of Drum & Bass (2020) and 25 Years of UK Garage (2022).

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A definitive turning point arrived when Peter partnered with his long-time friend and acclaimed historian Keith Badman to co-found Sapphire Cinema. Their creative synergy reached a major milestone with the worldwide release of their co-authored alternative-history novel, Imagine... If She Did?. Melding meticulous historical fact with provocative fiction, the book follows a supernaturally gifted fan on a high-stakes quest to protect her ultimate musical icon, John Lennon. Recognizing the cinematic potential from the outset, Peter took on the rigorous role of screenwriter, meticulously adapting the novel into a gripping, feature-length screenplay.

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Moving relentlessly through the competitive waters of pre-production, the feature film adaptation of Imagine... If She Did has entered active development with a wave of industry buzz and top-tier talent attached. Alongside this flagship feature, Sapphire Cinema is actively driving a powerhouse development slate designed to captivate global audiences, including When The Fabs Met The King—a vivid dramatization of the historic 1965 meeting between Elvis Presley and The Beatles—the psychological anthology A Date with Terror, the gritty true-crime drama One Bad Habit, and Beyond The Slapstick, a poignant biographical celebration of the legendary comedic duo Laurel and Hardy.

Balancing the intense demands of a major film development slate with a continuous schedule of global music releases, Peter O’Brien remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of independent entertainment. Through an ambitious blend of world-class songwriting, cinematic production, and gripping literature, he continues to leave an indelible, multi-faceted mark on the global creative landscape.