Linda Bhreathnach
Linda Bhreathnach (born 1983) is an award-winning Irish writer, director and actress.
From Ros Muc, Conamara in the west of Ireland, she is a former Miss Galway (2007) and a runner up for Miss Ireland in the same year. She is best known for her award-winning films.
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 " and in the BBC/TG4 drama Seacht / Seven.
In 2016. Bhreathnach wrote and directed award winning short film "Adulting" [1][2]
In 2017, Bhreathnach wrote and directed 'Native',[3][4][5][6] a short film shot in Ireland starring Patrick Bergin.[7] Native was nominated for Best Cinematography by Sean T. O'Meallaigh[8] and Best National/International Short Film by Linda Bhreathnach[9] at the Richard Harris International Film Festival.[10] Native was produced by Linda Bhreathnach and by Marina Donahue[11][12] of Corner Bar Pictures.[13][14]
In 2018, Bhreathnach[15] released the short film, My Mother is my Priest.[16] The film is described as a 'celebration of mothers' and was released by Linda Bhreathnach Films.[17] Bhreathnach created, wrote, directed and performed in the film.[18]
References
- ^ "Linda's Adulting scoops Best Short Film in London - Connacht Tribune". Connachttribune.ie. 18 November 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
- ^ "Galway Filmmaker Linda Bhreathnach Wins Irish Screen America's Rising Star Award". Film Ireland. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
- ^ https://player.fm/series/rt-arena-podcast/native-a-short-film-by-linda-bhreathnach
- ^ http://filmireland.net/2017/07/06/how-i-made-native-by-linda-bhreathnach/
- ^ https://www.galwayfilmfleadh.com/project/new-irish-shorts-4/
- ^ https://vimeo.com/224128322
- ^ https://tht.ie/blog/586/linda-bhreathnachs-new-film-to-premiere-at-the-fleadh
- ^ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1160803/awards [unreliable source?]
- ^ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0080436/awards
- ^ http://richardharrisfilmfestival.com/award-winners-and-nominees/
- ^ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3340709/ [unreliable source?]
- ^ https://www.live95fm.ie/on-air/shows/limerick-today/limerick-today-podcasts/october-2017/limerick-today-the-5th-annual-richard-harris-int/
- ^ https://www.cornerbarpictures.com/native
- ^ https://pro.imdb.com/company/co0462246/
- ^ http://dailystarmovies.com/videomovies-Linda-Bhreathnach-on-Moving-from-Acting-to-Filmmaking-Two-Tube_fbB9j4F_HVkY.html
- ^ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8114776/ [unreliable source?]
- ^ https://filmfreeway.com/MyMotherismyPriest
- ^ https://www.cornerbarpictures.com/mymotherismypriest