THE GIFT
Sean is a man bereft after losing his wife to cancer. He has decided what he must do but life gets in the way – family who miss him, a demanding landlord, a class of uncontrollable students. And, with his own imagination working overtime, deciding to end his own life is his latest frustration.
The Gift stars Alan Devine (Veronica Guerin), Úna Kavanagh (Fair City), Dawn Bradfield (Moone Boy) and comedian Brendan Grace in his first dramatic role. It was directed by Killarney film director Damian O’Callaghan, who debuted with the short film ‘Bouncers’ in 2013. O’Callaghan wrote and produced The Gift with Kildare screenwriter Paul FitzSimons and it was filmed in and around Killarney, Co. Kerry.
The Gift premiered at the 2015 Kerry Film Festival, screened at the 2016 World of Film Festival in Glasgow and was released into Irish cinemas in April 2017.
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The Gift At KFF
We’re delighted that The Gift was enthusiastically received at the 2015 Kerry Film Festival.
The Gift, which was the festival’s opening feature film, screened on Thursday 22nd October at the Cinema Killarney.
Director Damian O’Callaghan, writer Paul FitzSimons and cast attended and there was a Q&A after the screening.
World Of Film International Festival
The Gift took part in the 2016 World of Film International Festival, September 29th – Oct 2nd.
The festival focussed on independent cinema from all around the globe, by showcasing the work of first feature filmmakers and female directors in the two main sections, First Features and The Female Perspective.
The Gift tells the story of Sean, a man bereft. Mourning his wife a year after losing her to cancer. he has decided what must be done. But putting his plan into action isn’t quite so simple.
As Sean plans his own death, life gets in the way. A family who miss him, a demanding landlord, a class of uncontrollable students – Sean tries to ignore these distractions. But, with his own imagination working against him, finding the best method of taking his life becomes his latest frustration.
The Gift screened on Saturday 1st October and was well received by the audience. Director Damian O’Callaghan, writer Paul FitzSimons and star Owen Roberts answered audience questions after the screening.
A thoroughly enjoyable experience for the OC Team who travelled to Glasgow for the festival.
