Directing
Aidan Leary
Place of birth
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Known for
Directing
Credits
2 titles
Aidan Leary is an independent filmmaker with a passion for genre storytelling. He is best known for his debut feature film as a writer/director, Monkey’s Magic Merry Go Round. The film was produced by Joe Swanberg and is being released by Cineverse. As an assistant director, he works primarily in independent horror features. His credits as a 1st AD include Nicolas Curcio's "Play House", Jesse Korman's "Yellow Eyes", Jae Matthews' "Thingy", and Jay Burelson's "Kenneled". He is represented by Thruline Entertainment.
Known for
Behind the camera
7.6After a mysterious bout of amnesia, a beloved children’s television host struggles to piece together his fractured memories, only to find his once-cheerful puppet co-stars behaving with sinister intent. As reality unravels, the line between performance and nightmare begins to blur.
Monkey’s Magic Merry Go Round
2026
7.6After a mysterious bout of amnesia, a beloved children’s television host struggles to piece together his fractured memories, only to find his once-cheerful puppet co-stars behaving with sinister intent. As reality unravels, the line between performance and nightmare begins to blur.
Monkey’s Magic Merry Go Round
2026