Seán Breathnach
Film Director and Writer
Seán Breathnach is an Irish film director, writer and editor. His award winning films have been screened at film festivals all over the world. His debut feature film "Beyond the Woods" was released in 2018 to critical acclaim, and it was Empire Magazine's DTV must see in the June 2018 edition of the magazine.
About Seán
Seán has a deep love of film. His films have picked up awards at prestigious national and international film festivals. His work has been showcased in the Irish embassy in London as an example of contemporary Irish film making. He has served on juries and industry panels at international film festivals. He is a founder member of Egomotion, a group set up to encourage film-making, collaboration and networking in Ireland. His creative endeavors have not gone unnoticed by major production companies in the UK, who have enthusiastically embraced his television series concepts. His TV series “Seminary Lane” is advancing into development with esteemed production partners spanning Ireland and the UK. His debut feature film,“Beyond the Woods”picked up awards for Best International Feature Film in Montreal and London and it was Empire Magazine’s DTV must see in the June 2018 edition of the magazine. He channels his passion for horror through the popular YouTube channel www.IrishHorror.com
He enjoys damn fine coffee and good conversation.
“Honours & Awards”
Winner: Best Director – Inside Film Festival 2023
Winner: Best Horror Short, Best Sound Design, Best VFX – New Jersey Film Awards 2023
Winner: Best Director, Best Editing, Best Sci-Fi Short and Best Actor – Hollywood Blood 2023
Winner: Best Short Film- Afterlife Film Festival 2023
Winner: Best Horror Film – Sittannavasal International Film Festival 2023
Winner: Best Director – Couch Film Festival Toronto 2022
Winner: Best Director – Spook Screen Horror Film Festival 2019
Winner: Best Cinematography, Beara Film Fest 2019
Winner: Best Horror/sci-fi/Fantasy/Thriller, Kosice Film Festival October 2019
Winner: Best Feature Film Canada’s World International Film Festival Montreal 2017
Winner: Best International Feature Film UVHFF London 2016
Winner: Indie Cork Creative Cork Best Short Film 2015
Winner: LIT Film Festival Best Sound 2013
Winner: Earwig Arts Festival Audience Award Best Film 2010
Special Mention: UVHFF London 2019
Nominated: Best Horror Film – Underground Cinema Dublin 2024
Nominated: Best Cast, Best Cinematography, Best Thriller – Couch Film Festival Toronto 2022
Nominated: Best Horror Film – Underground Cinema Dublin 2021
Nominated: Best Director, Rising Star, Beara Film Fest 2021
Nominated: Best Irish Film, Spook Screen 2021
Nominated: Best Thriller, National Film Awards, London 2019
Nominated: Best Horror Film, Best Score, Best Costume- Underground Cinema Dublin 2019
Nominated: Best Irish Film- Spook Screen Horror Film Festival 2019
Nominated: Limerick Film Festival Best Artistic 2015
Nominated: Grand Prix – Cork Film Festival 2013
Nominated: LIT Film Festival Best Director 2013, Best Drama 2012
Finalist: http://www.shortsnonstop.com/ 2011
Quarter Finalist: Fresh Voices Competition 2011
Semi-Finalist: Free Screenplay Competition 2009/2010
Quarter Finalist: Screenwriters Expo Competition 2007
