70th Cork International Film Festival, 2025

WINNER - Best Cork Short Award

WINNER - Audience Award (Shorts)

Redbreast UNHIDDEN Short Award Nominee

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Culchie, a new Short Film from the creators of

SWAN, UNMUTED & The Burning at Ballymanny...​

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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.

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A short comedy drama about leaving the world you knew to start the life you want.

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Funded in part by the Short Grass Film Bursary 2025

for finishing funds from Kildare County Council.

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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

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a ByMinute & Darn Skippy Production