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Brendan Canty

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Brendan Canty

Brendan Canty has forged his way as one of the most exciting and prolific Irish directors. His early career enjoyed large success with his video for Hozier's 'Take Me to Church' (which has since surpassed a billion views on Youtube along with two MTV VMA nominations), since then Brendan has gone on to direct consistently elegant and visually stunning music videos for top international artists (Der…

Known For

For YouFor You · 2017
For You
★ 5.82017
MovieDrama
A timid 18-year-old from inner-city Dublin prepares for her boyfriend's debs (Ireland's version of the prom), but her social anxieties and struggles with her mother’s alcoholism make life difficult.
GealtraGealtra · 2025
Gealtra
2025
MovieDocumentaryMusic
The Kabin Studio on the north side of Cork gives teenagers the mic and the confidence to use it. Writing and performing infectious Irish-language rap, they grow from shy beginners into viral sensations—their lyrics pulsing with pride, heritage and the joy of being heard.
ChristyChristy · 2025
Christy
★ 6.42025
MovieDrama
Two estranged brothers with chequered childhoods in the care system suddenly find themselves living under the same roof. They must now reconcile with their pasts and make decisions about the future.
ChristyChristy · 2019
Christy
2019
MovieDrama
A sixteen-year-old-school dropout interviews for a job, but when he’s let down by his brother, he lashes back and looks to his friends for support.
Atali'i O Le Crezent (Sons of the Crezent)Atali'i O Le Crezent (Sons of the Crezent) · 2022
Atali'i O Le Crezent (Sons of the Crezent)
2022
MovieDramaComedy
StorylandStoryland · 2009
Storyland
★ 7.02009
SeriesDrama
Storyland is an award-winning initiative by RTÉ.ie and Screen Ireland, a program that develops and showcases new, original Irish short dramas by emerging talent in writing, directing, and acting. It operates as a competitive call-out for scripts, with the top finalists receiving funding and support to produce their 25-minute short dramas, which are then broadcast on RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player.

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