Frank Berry (director)
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| Years active | 1997–present |
Frank Berry is an Irish film director and screenwriter, known for his social realist dramas focused on marginalised characters. He directed the films Ballymun Lullaby (2011), I Used to Live Here (2014), Michael Inside (2017), and Aisha (2022).[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
Filmography
[edit]Short film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Fanatic | Yes | No | No |
| 1999 | Boat Racing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2000 | The Black Suit | Yes | No | No |
Television
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | This Time Round | Yes | Yes | TV movie |
| 2006 | Teenage Cics | Yes | Yes | Co-directed with Audrey O'Reilly |
Documentary film
| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Editor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Ballymun Lullaby | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Feature film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | I Used to Live Here | Yes | Yes | Also producer and editor |
| 2017 | Michael Inside | Yes | Yes | |
| 2022 | Aisha | Yes | Yes |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Awards | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Directors Finders Series, Ireland | Directors Finders Award | Ballymun Lullaby | Won |
| 2014 | Galway Film Fleadh | Best Irish First Feature | I Used to Live Here | Won |
| 2015 | Irish Film and Television Awards | Best Film | Nominated | |
| Best Script - Film | Nominated | |||
| 2017 | Galway Film Fleadh | Best Irish Feature Film | Michael Inside | Won |
| Cork International Film Festival | Audience Award | Won | ||
| Youth Jury Award | Nominated | |||
| 2018 | Bali International Film Festival | Best Feature Film | Won | |
| Irish Film and Television Awards | Best Film | Won | ||
| Best Screenplay - Film | Nominated | |||
| Best Director - Film | Nominated | |||
| Newport Beach Film Festival | Best Director | Won | ||
| Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival | Just Film | Won | ||
| VOICES Festival | Best Director | Won | ||
| Writer's Guild of Ireland Zebbie Awards | Best Feature Film Script | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ Cummins, Steve. "Frank Berry, director of Michael Inside: 'I listen to people and make films out of what they say'".
- ^ "A 'disgusting movie' made by 'vile creatures'? This Irish film is far from that, says its director". The Irish Times.
- ^ "Michael Inside brings a first time prisoner's experience to the big screen". 4 November 2017.
- ^ "Frank Berry's new film Aisha in post-production".
- ^ "Director Frank Berry on making Irish film Michael Inside". 5 April 2018.
- ^ "Letitia Wright Struggles with Asylum in Ireland in 'Aisha' Film Trailer | FirstShowing.net".
- ^ "Aisha | 2022 Tribeca Film Festival Review". 21 June 2022.
External links
[edit]- Frank Berry at IMDb
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