Eamon O’Rourke

Eamon O’Rourke is an activist and also a developing director from Brooklyn. He has been a We Are The Future Foundation member since its founding and is most known for his work with that organization.

  1. Career Journey

Eamon O’Rourke is the director of several film videos, including “Fine Girl” by Skye Sweetnam, “Hold Me Down” by Evanescence and the 2012 video for Aly & AJ’s single “Our Own House .”He has worked with artists like The Used, Paramore and Don Broco. With WAF, he has worked on campaigns for The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), The Trevor Project and other organizations that support LGBTQ issues. He has also served as the vocalist for two bands, Kids in Glass Houses and The Expatriates, who recently released their third album, “The Expatriates III: Three.”

  1. Asking For It

The film was directed by O’Rourk, who also stars in the movie himself. The film’s central theme revolves around asking for it. It explores how victims are often embarrassed or ashamed to speak or seek justice when sexually assaulted or raped. The film also asks young men to begin a dialogue about consent, with the central message being “no means no .”The main aim of O’Rourk was to trigger a conversation about sexual assault and rape culture.

  1. Activism

O’Rourke is a staunch advocate of raising awareness about rape culture and how it harms the lives of many. He has put together numerous campaigns to raise this awareness, including “We Are The Future: An Exploration Into Sustainability and Environmentalism.”His goal is to spotlight issues that not enough people care about or are aware of, such as the global water crisis, climate change, and mass deforestation. O’Rourk founded We Are The Future Foundation and POMPOUS (Projects Opposing Mass Prostitution Operations). He believes that if everyone raised their voice and fought for their beliefs, it would be easier for others to support movements like We Are The Future.

Eamon O’Rourke is making a name for himself as an up-and-coming director and activist. Throughout his career, he aims to create films and media that promote awareness of important issues. He hopes to inspire people to get involved in the movements he works on by creating media-driven campaigns.