Cork short film scoops major award Stateside

A short film made in Cork for just 300 euro has scooped a major award at the biggest short film event on the East Coast of the United States ‘Uisce Beatha’ won the Filmmakers’ Choice Award at the DC Shorts festival, from a selection of over 150 international shorts. The film is proving to be an audience favourite at festivals, winning awards at the Cork Film Festival and Chicago Irish Film Festival. Director Shaun O'Connor says he's thrilled with the response the film is getting and he outlined to Cork's redFM what the movie is all about Press PLAY button above to listen to the audio
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