Rich Pepeat

Rich Pepeat is an Irish director and writer known for his debut feature film 'Nikap', which premiered in August 2024. The film has garnered significant attention as one of the top film favorites of the year, showcasing a blend of comedy, music, and social commentary centered around Irish culture and language. Pepeat, a graduate of the University of Warwick, previously worked as a journalist and gained notoriety in 2011 for a viral resignation letter criticizing Islamophobia in tabloid journalism. His work on 'Nikap' has earned him multiple awards, including recognition at the BAFTAs and the Irish Film and Television Awards.