Sunday's Award Ceremony in Schull imparted lots of exciting news for the festival! The talented Paul Mescal was announced as a new patron, adding some star power, John Kelleher stepping down as Festival Director, but will continue to lend his expertise as a consultant and the thrilling news that Lenny Abrahamson will join as Creative Advisor. Stay tuned for the announcement of our new Festival Director coming soon!
The Awards Presented on the night were:
BEST IRISH FILM Wind and the Shadow - Kris Kelly - Northern Ireland | 08:51 | Animation
BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM Ticker – Thom Petty - UK | 09:10 | Drama
BEST IRISH LANGUAGE FILM Homofónia – Alana Daly Mulligan, Luke K. Murphy Ireland | 10:39 | Language
BEST IN CORK Just Us – Cian Hamilton - Ireland | 07:55 | Cork
AN-SOPHIE FONTAINE HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD IN DOCUMENTARY FILM Daughters of Malawi – Camille Nock & James Dartnall - UK | 17:14 | Documentary
THE TOM CLANCY JNR. AWARD FOR BEST STUDENT OF MEDIA & FILM Blurred Vision - Cathal Shortt - Ireland | 07:58 | Student
BEST YOUNG FILMMAKER (U19) The Tell-Tale Heart – Max Hendrickson - Ireland | 08:13 | Under 19
BEST DRAMA Such A Lovely Day - Simon Woods - UK | 17:21 | Drama