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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
[edit]Television
[edit]| 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
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Adulting | Jane | Short, also produced, wrote, and directed |
| 2017 | A Break in the Clouds | Ally | Short |
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
- ^ "New Irish Shorts 4 - Galway Film Fleadh". Archived from the original on 22 December 2017.
- ^ "Linda Bhreathnach's new film to premiere at the Fleadh - THT NEWS". tht.ie.
- ^ "AWARD WINNERS & NOMINEES – Richard Harris International Film Festival". Archived from the original on 13 November 2017.
- ^ "Show Info | Limerick's Live95FM On Air | Limerick's Live95FM". Archived from the original on 27 October 2017.
- ^ "Native | Marina Donahue | Corner Bar Pictures". cornerbarpictures.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "My Mother is my Priest". FilmFreeway.
- ^ "My Mother is my Priest". cornerbarpictures.
- ^ "(-) | Seinnteoir | TG4 | Irish Television Channel, Súil Eile" – via www.tg4.ie.
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