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Bhreathnach, 2018

Linda Bhreathnach is an Irish writer, director and actress.

From Ros Muc, Conamara in the west of Ireland, Bhreathnach wrote and directed short film Adulting.[1][2]

Among other awards Linda's film 'Adulting' won best short film at the London Irish Film festival and she won a Rising Star Award with Irish Screen America (New York and Los Angeles) for her work on the same film.

Linda is a former Miss Galway (2007) and a runner up for Miss Ireland in the same year.

In 2017, Bhreathnach wrote and directed Native,[3] a short film shot in Ireland starring Patrick Bergin.[4] Native was nominated for Best Cinematography by Sean T. O'Meallaigh and Best National/International Short Film by Linda Bhreathnach at the Richard Harris International Film Festival.[5] Native was produced by Linda Bhreathnach and by Marina Donahue[6] of Corner Bar Pictures.[7]

In 2018, Bhreathnach[8] released the short film My Mother is my Priest. The film is described as a 'celebration of mothers' and was released by Linda Bhreathnach Films.[9] Bhreathnach created, wrote, directed and performed in the film.[10] In 2021, Linda wrote the screenplay 'Girleen' a contemporary film on the life of women and girls in the modern world.

She played the part as "Róise de Burca" in the long-running soap opera Ros na Rún. While in character Bhreathnach participated in the first Lesbian kiss episode on Irish television. Bhreathnach also had a starring role in the critically acclaimed political drama The Running Mate[11] and in the BBC/TG4 drama Seacht / Seven.

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2007 The Running Mate Fiona Flynn 4 episodes
2006-2007 Alfric Lúsaí Ní Chadhain 2 episodes
2008-2010 Seacht Eithnne Main cast
2007-2011 Ros na Rún Róise De Búrca Recurring
2011-2014 Corp & Anam Sarah O'Regan Recurring
2016 The Irish Mob As Self Documentary series; 2 episodes
2019 Der Irland-Kriml Nora Dunne Episode: Mädchenjäger

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2016 Adulting Jane Short, also produced, wrote, and directed
2017 A Break in the Clouds Ally Short

References

  1. ^ "Linda's Adulting scoops Best Short Film in London - Connacht Tribune". Connachttribune.ie. 18 November 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  2. ^ "Galway Filmmaker Linda Bhreathnach Wins Irish Screen America's Rising Star Award". Film Ireland. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  3. ^ "New Irish Shorts 4 - Galway Film Fleadh". Archived from the original on 22 December 2017.
  4. ^ "Linda Bhreathnach's new film to premiere at the Fleadh - THT NEWS". tht.ie.
  5. ^ "AWARD WINNERS & NOMINEES – Richard Harris International Film Festival". Archived from the original on 13 November 2017.
  6. ^ "Show Info | Limerick's Live95FM On Air | Limerick's Live95FM". Archived from the original on 27 October 2017.
  7. ^ "Native | Marina Donahue | Corner Bar Pictures". cornerbarpictures.
  8. ^ "Linda Bhreathnach on Moving from Acting to Filmmaking | Two Tube - Full Movies , Live video, Movies Action - DailyStarMovies.com". Archived from the original on 8 April 2018.
  9. ^ "My Mother is my Priest". FilmFreeway.
  10. ^ "My Mother is my Priest". cornerbarpictures.
  11. ^ "(-) | Seinnteoir | TG4 | Irish Television Channel, Súil Eile" – via www.tg4.ie.


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