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Seán Leahy

Born January 7, 2003 · County Cork, Ireland (age 23)

Seán Leahy is an award-nominated Irish director and screenwriter developing drama-based projects whether short, feature or HETV. A member of the Screen Directors Guild of Ireland, Writers Guild of Ireland, and the Irish Film and Television Academy, his films have screened at both BAFTA & IFTA qualifying festivals. His work focuses on narrative storytelling, writing and directing films that are …

Known For

Benji

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Take a peek into the unsettling world of “Benji,” where every moment teeters on the edge of suspense. Fresh off the heels of a young couple’s arrival at Ms. O’Donnell’s enigmatic house, we delve into their gripping journey as they seek to uncover Benji’s long-lost archaeological find. With tension mounting and secrets lurking around every corner, their quest promises to unravel more than just buried relics.

Na Maith, An Droch agus An Gránna

Na Maith, An Droch agus An Gránna · 2026

Na Maith, An Droch agus An Gránna

Tuathla desperately searches a massive field to discover the two hundred thousand dollars rumored to be hidden within Arch Stanton's grave. After an intense search, Tuathla finds the grave and digs frantically to uncover the treasure which lies within, only to be interrupted by two rival gunslingers, The Woman With No Name and Angel Eyes. The three outlaws enter a tense three-way standoff in the centre of a field over who gets to keep the gold.

An Unnerving Realisation

An Unnerving Realisation · 2024

An Unnerving Realisation

For the Burke family everything was normal besides the one secret which they kept from their son, Nicholas. Now their past is catching up with them, and Nicholas's suspicion of something malicious is growing greater by the day.

The Marina

The Marina · 2024

MovieDocumentary

"The Marina" is a short documentary that follows producer Kieran Sullivan as he investigates the significance of The Marina Market to the people of Cork City, Ireland.

Loss

Loss, is a short film that was written, directed and shot by Seán Leahy. An interesting fact about this film, is that it is made up of a series of thirty-five still images.

First day

First day · 2022

First day, is a dogme 95 short film that was written, directed and shot by Seán Leahy.

Redrum

Redrum, is a micro short film that was directed and co-produced by Seán Leahy. The film was made as a part of a secondary school project for his school.

Photograph

Photograph · 2016

Photograph, is a short film that was written, directed and shot by Seán Leahy.

Filmography

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Benji

MovieHorrorFantasy

Take a peek into the unsettling world of “Benji,” where every moment teeters on the edge of suspense. Fresh off the heels of a young couple’s arrival at Ms. O’Donnell’s enigmatic house, we delve into their gripping journey as they seek to uncover Benji’s long-lost archaeological find. With tension mounting and secrets lurking around every corner, their quest promises to unravel more than just buried relics.

Screenplay

Na Maith, An Droch agus An Gránna

Na Maith, An Droch agus An Gránna · 2026

Na Maith, An Droch agus An Gránna

Tuathla desperately searches a massive field to discover the two hundred thousand dollars rumored to be hidden within Arch Stanton's grave. After an intense search, Tuathla finds the grave and digs frantically to uncover the treasure which lies within, only to be interrupted by two rival gunslingers, The Woman With No Name and Angel Eyes. The three outlaws enter a tense three-way standoff in the centre of a field over who gets to keep the gold.

Director of Photography

An Unnerving Realisation

An Unnerving Realisation · 2024

An Unnerving Realisation

For the Burke family everything was normal besides the one secret which they kept from their son, Nicholas. Now their past is catching up with them, and Nicholas's suspicion of something malicious is growing greater by the day.

Director

The Marina

The Marina · 2024

MovieDocumentary

"The Marina" is a short documentary that follows producer Kieran Sullivan as he investigates the significance of The Marina Market to the people of Cork City, Ireland.

Colorist

Loss

Loss, is a short film that was written, directed and shot by Seán Leahy. An interesting fact about this film, is that it is made up of a series of thirty-five still images.

Director of Photography

First day

First day · 2022

First day, is a dogme 95 short film that was written, directed and shot by Seán Leahy.

Director of Photography

Redrum

Redrum, is a micro short film that was directed and co-produced by Seán Leahy. The film was made as a part of a secondary school project for his school.

Producer

Photograph

Photograph · 2016

Photograph, is a short film that was written, directed and shot by Seán Leahy.

Director

For Séamus

For Séamus · 2026

Set in rural Ireland, For Séamus explores the silent struggles between fathers and sons, revealing a story of reconciliation, legacy, and love left unspoken.

Director