Graham Cantwell
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Graham Cantwell is an Irish
film and television director. He is best known for directing feature film Anton which achieved a three week domestic cinema release and was nominated for three Irish Film and Television Awards
in 2009. His short film A Dublin Story was shortlisted for Academy Award Nomination in 2004 having picked up several film festival awards. In 2010 he directed a new television drama The Guards for TV3 in Ireland. In addition to his directing works he is co-founder of Film Venture London and The Attic Studio in Dublin. He is represented by MacFarlane Chard Associates in London.
In April 2011 it was announced he was directing a romantic comedy set in London, The Callback Queen, shooting during April and May of that year.
Irish people
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film and television director. He is best known for directing feature film Anton which achieved a three week domestic cinema release and was nominated for three Irish Film and Television Awards
Irish Film and Television Awards
The Irish Film and Television Awards were first awarded in 2003. Its sole aim is to celebrate Ireland's notably talented film and television community...
in 2009. His short film A Dublin Story was shortlisted for Academy Award Nomination in 2004 having picked up several film festival awards. In 2010 he directed a new television drama The Guards for TV3 in Ireland. In addition to his directing works he is co-founder of Film Venture London and The Attic Studio in Dublin. He is represented by MacFarlane Chard Associates in London.
In April 2011 it was announced he was directing a romantic comedy set in London, The Callback Queen, shooting during April and May of that year.
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Format | Awards |
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| 2012 | The Callback Queen | Feature Film Feature film In the film industry, a feature film is a film production made for initial distribution in theaters and being the main attraction of the screening, rather than a short film screened before it; a full length movie... |
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| 2010 | The Guards | TV Series | |
| 2009 | The Letter | Short Film | |
| 2009 | The Making of Anton | Feature length Documentary | |
| 2008 | Anton | Feature Film Feature film In the film industry, a feature film is a film production made for initial distribution in theaters and being the main attraction of the screening, rather than a short film screened before it; a full length movie... |
2009 Irish Film & Television Awards Nomination: Best Cinematography 2009 Irish Film & Television Awards Nomination: Best Original Score 2009 Irish Film & Television Awards Nomination: Best Supporting Actor |
| 2007 | Dublin 26.06.08: A Movie in 4 Days | Feature Film Feature film In the film industry, a feature film is a film production made for initial distribution in theaters and being the main attraction of the screening, rather than a short film screened before it; a full length movie... |
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| 2007 | The Coalboat Kids | TV Pilot | |
| 2007 | A Dublin Story | Short Film | Galway Film Fleadh 2003: Kodak Tiernan McBride Award, Best Short Foyle International Film Festival 2003: Festival Prize, Best Short Film Academy Awards 2004: Nomination Shortlist, Best Live Action Short Tirana Film Festival 2004: Special Mention Worldfest Houston 2004: Bronze Remi |