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 short films have picked up awards nationally and internationally. 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 and networking in the south of Ireland. He has had TV series optioned by production companies in the UK, and his latest TV series “Seminary Lane” is in development with partners Silver Mountain Productions and Zanzibar Films. 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 enjoys damn fine coffee and good conversation.
“Honours & Awards”
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 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
