Lakelands (film)

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Lakelands
Directed by
  • Robert Higgins
  • Patrick McGivney
Written by
  • Robert Higgins
  • Patrick McGivney
Starring
Production
company
Harp Media
Distributed byWildcard Distribution
Release date
  • 9 July 2022 (2022-07-09)(Galway)
Running time
98 minutes
CountryIreland
LanguageEnglish

Lakelands is a 2022 Irish drama film by Robert Higgins and Patrick McGivney of Harp Media in their feature film debut.

Contents

Premise

The film centres on local small-town GAA football "outside the bright lights of Croke Park", following a player who struggles to get back into the sport after an injury. [1]

Cast

Production

Patrick O’Neill of Wildcard executive produced the film. Principal photography took place on location in Granard, County Longford in late 2021, wrapping at the end of November. [2] The project received support from Creative Ireland, Longford Arts Office, Backstage Theatre, Longford LEO, and Screen Ireland as well as winning the Bankside Films Marketplace Award at the 2021 Galway Film Fleadh back in August. [3]

Release

Wildcard is handling the distribution of the film in Ireland and the UK. It is expected to have a theatrical release. [4] The film premiered the 2022 Galway Film Fleadh. [5] It will have a U.S. screening at the 2023 Santa Barbara International Film Festival. [6]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominee(s)ResultRef.
2022 Galway Film Fleadh Best Irish FilmLakelandsWon [7]
Bingham Ray New Talent AwardÉanna Hardwicke and Danielle GalliganWon
2022Kerry Film FestivalBest FilmLakelandsWon [8]
2023 Irish Film & Television Awards Best FilmLakelandsPending [9]
Lead Actor - FilmÉanna HardwickePending
Lead Actress – FilmDanielle GalliganPending
Original MusicDaithiPending
2023Dublin Film Critics' CircleBest Irish FilmLakelandsWon [10]

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References

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  2. McCarthy, Esther (24 November 2021). "Wildcard lands UK-Ireland rights to small-town GAA drama 'Lakelands' (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  3. "Longford filmmakers win award for best film project at Galway Film Fleadh". Longford Leader. 3 August 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  4. Corr, Julieanne (1 December 2021). "Lakelands: Gaelic football film aims to score in cinemas". The Times. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  5. "Irish films to receive world premieres at Galway Fleadh". RTÉ. 11 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
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  9. "2023 IFTA NOMINEES ANNOUNCED". Irish Film & Television Awards . Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  10. https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/film/2023/12/18/best-films-of-2023-irish-critics-name-their-favourites/