Irish Film 'You’re Ugly Too' is Included in New York EFP Screenings for Potential Buyers
Irish film You’re Ugly Too has been chosen by European Film Promotion (EFP) to screen for film buyers and industry professionals in New York in a bid to secure North American distribution. The EFP describe the screenings, which will take place on June 29th, as an opportunity to “showcase films from different European countries with a commercial potential.”
You’re Ugly Too is the feature debut of writer/director Mark Noonan and made its debut at the Berlinale International Film Festival in February. The film stars Aidan Gillen (Game of Thrones) as Will, who is released from prison on compassionate leave to care for his niece Stacey (Lauren Kinsella, Albert Nobbs), after the death of her mother. As they both head into the sleepy Irish midlands and attempt to be a family, they suffer a series of setbacks. Stacey is refused admission to the local school because of her recently developed narcolepsy; Will repeatedly comes close to breaking his prison-ordered curfew; and his attempts at being a father figure to her prove disastrous...
Reviews for You’re Ugly Too following its Berlinale debut were strong: The Hollywood Reporter described it as a “well observed debut for Mark Noonan” and described it as a “gentle reflection on the importance of trust and truth in relationships,” while Cineuropa lauded Noonan’s direction and singled out Kinsella’s performance for praise.
In addition to the New York screening, You’re Ugly Too will also screen at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in addition to the Galway Film Fleadh in the coming weeks, ahead of its Irish theatrical release on July 24th.
You’re Ugly Too was produced by John Keville and Conor Barry for Savage Productions and was written and directed by Mark Noonan. The film was funded by Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board.