Double win for Redemption of a Rogue at the 2020 Galway Film Fleadh, along with awards for other Screen Ireland-supported titles
Posted: 13th July 2020
The 32nd edition of the Galway Film Fleadh, which took place online this year, came to a close last night after an eclectic and innovative week-long programme of Irish and international film premieres, screenings, workshops and discussions. Major wins were collected by writer/director Philip Doherty’s Redemption of a Rogue, which picked up not only Best Irish First Feature, but Best Irish Feature overall. Produced by Emma Foley and Tamryn Reinecke for Pale Rebel Productions, the dark comedy musical stars Aaron Monaghan as Jimmy, a prodigal son who returns to Cavan to bury his father, and embarks on a sacrificial and outlandish journey to rid himself of his guilt and shame.
Taking home Best Irish Documentary was Pat Collins’ Henry Glassie: Field Work. Set among the rituals and rhythms of working artists across Brazil, Turkey, North Carolina and Ireland, Henry Glassie: Field Work is an imaginative and poetic film essay inspired by the writings and ideas of celebrated and world-renowned scholar, Henry Glassie. Produced by Philip King and Tina O'Reilly for South Wind Blows, the documentary debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2019, with critics calling it “comfort viewing for the soul”, and will be released in Irish cinemas later this year.
Success continued for Screen Ireland-supported short films, with four new Irish shorts receiving their World Premiere at the Fleadh. The Dead Hands of Dublin, written and directed by Leo Crowley and produced by Niamh Herrity for Pink Kong Studios, was awarded Best Debut Short Animation.
You can find the full list of winners from the 32nd Galway Film Fleadh here.