FRANKIE

Frankie

Irlanda. 2007. Color. 12 min. Ficción. 35mm.
  • Film Director: Darren Thornton.
  • Producer: Collette Farrell.
Frankie is 15 and preparing for fatherhood. He is determined to be the best dad ever, but as his day goes on, he starts to realise how impossible this will be for him.

Darren Thornton
Darren founded Calipo Theatre and Picture Company in 1994 and has been artistic director since then. He co-wrote and directed 'Love is the Drug', in 2004. His short film 'Frankie' was screened at festivals world-wide, and has won multiple awards including the European Film Academy's award for Best Short Film in 2008. He also established the 'Sharp Focus' project, a cross-border film project where established filmmakers work with teenagers on the production of original short films.