70th Cork International Film Festival, 2025
WINNER - Best Cork Short Award
WINNER - Audience Award (Shorts)
Redbreast UNHIDDEN Short Award Nominee
Culchie, a new Short Film from the creators of
SWAN, UNMUTED & The Burning at Ballymanny...
When Luke and his girlfriend get some big news about their future, he faces the ultimate challenge: breaking the news to his rugged farmer dad that he’s ditching the cows, leaving West Cork for good, and never taking over the family farm.
A short comedy drama about leaving the world you knew to start the life you want.
Funded in part by the Short Grass Film Bursary 2025
for finishing funds from Kildare County Council.
a film by Richard Lennon.
written & produced by Brian McCarthy.
starring Brian McCarthy & Pat McCarthy.
featuring Roseanne Lynch & introducing Daisy the Cow.
cinematography, music & picture editing by Richard Lennon.
sound recording/editing & visual effects by Brendan Farrell.
color grading by Ciara Gallogly
a ByMinute & Darn Skippy Production
Awards & Nominations
Cork International Film Festival Jury comments:
“With sly wit and affecting warmth between father and son, this film embodies the best of Cork. We commend its charming direction and performances that eschew sentimentality. Great last line, and pitch-perfect performance from Daisy! The Best Cork Award goes to Culchie.”
BEST IRISH FILM
BEST IN CORK
BEST ORIGINAL MUSIC
Awards
Best Cork Short - 2025 Cork International Film Festival
Audience Award (Short Film) - 2025 Cork International Film Festival
Best Comedy - 2026 Dublin International Short Film & Music Festival
Nominations
Redbreast UNHIDDEN Short Award - 2025 Cork International Film Festival
Best Irish Film - 2026 Fastnet Film Festival
Best in Cork - 2026 Fastnet Film Festival
Best Original Music (Richard Lennon) - 2026 Fastnet Film Festival
Festivals & Screenings
Cork Cine Club, Cork, Ireland
November 12th, 2026 - 19:30
Screening before My Father's Shadow (Feature)
Short Up - Rouen, Rouen, France
November 15th & 16th, 2026 - *More info soon*
The People's Picture House, The Pav, Cork, Ireland
November 25th, 2026 - 19:00 Shorts Screening
Previous Festivals/Screenings
Dublin International Short Film & Music Festival,
Dublin, Ireland
October 11th, 2026 - The Sugar Club, Dublin
Winner: Best Comedy
Boyne Valley International Film Festival, Droichead Arts Centre, Drogheda, Co. Louth
August 8th, 12:00 (National Program 1)
Fastnet Film Festival, Schull, Co. Cork
May 21 - 23rd, 2026 (Shorts Program 23)
Nominated: Best Irish Film, Best in Cork, & Best Score
Festival de Zones Portuaires, Saint-Nazaire, France
May 8th and 9th, 2026 (French Premiere)
First Cut! Youth Film Festival, Youghal Co. Cork
March 7th, 2026 (CIFF 70th Selection)
Cork International Film Festival - 70th
November 9th, 2025 (World Premiere)
Winner: Audience Award Short Films & Best Cork Short
Nominated: Redbreast UNHIDDEN Short Award
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