CLODAGH tells a marvelous story about a housekeeper for a Catholic priest in a rural Irish village who crosses paths with a young girl of exceptional dancing talent. The film, according to publicity, explores themes of faith, morals and how art can change people. This film short, directed by British/Irish Filmmaker Portia A. Buckley, is being regaled as a cinematic tour de force .
British/Irish Filmmaker Portia A. Buckley.
CLODAGH is produced by Michael Lindley of Afternoon Pictures and PG Productions. It was Executive Produced by Academy Award winner Serena Armitage. Actress Bríd Ní Neachtain plays Mrs. Kelly, a righteously honest housekeeper. Clodagh is played by actress Katelyn Rose Downey, the protagonist provoking a moral and spiritual dilemma.
Regarding this short film beaut, audiences may overlook or possibly forget what they are accustomed to seeing in feature films but those features enhance this superb short, things such as the small cast, minimalist dialogue for much of the film and the fact that the film short isn’t in widescreen format.
Katelyn Rose Downey
The lower production costs of short films often mean that filmmakers can cover alternative subject matter compared to higher budget feature films. Similarly, unconventional filmmaking techniques, such as Pixilation or narratives that are told without dialogue and are more often seen in short films than features.
A short film is an original motion picture that’s usually 40 minutes or less long, including credits though can range from a few minutes to an hour long. Short films are a concise way to convey a story or idea, and they provide opportunities filmmaking practice, explore an idea or gain experience.
Many new filmmakers use short films as a way to attract clients and investors.
Director Portia A. Buckley. A British/Irish writer and director. Shooting primarily on film. Her work focuses on character-driven narratives centered around marginalized, intrepid, female protagonists. Her background as an artist influences her work, imbuing it with a strong visual aesthetic and bold, classical composition.
Breath Taking Achievements & Awards of a Winner That Takes All
Academy Award Shortlist, 2025
BAFTA Longlist, 2025
British Independent Film Award (BIFA) Longlist, 2024
Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTA) Nominations, 2025
Winner: ‘Grand Prix Best Irish Short’ Cork Film Festival, 2024
Winner: ‘Best Live Action Short’ Belfast Film Festival, 2024
Winner: ‘Spalding & Jackson Award’ Cleveland Film Festival, 2024
Winner: ‘Kodak Award, Best Shot on Film’ Hollyshorts 2024
Winner: ‘Best Drama’ Hollyshorts (London) 2024
Winner: ‘Best Shot on Film” Hollyshorts (London) 2024
Runner up: ‘Best Short’ Waterford Film Festival, 2024
Nominee: Grand Jury Prize, AFI Fest, 2024
Nominee: Best Live Action, Hollyshorts 2024
Nominee: Best International Shot Film, Norwich Film Festival, 2024
Official Selection: Tribeca Film Festival 2024, AFI FEST (American Film Institute) 2024, Cleveland International Film Festival 2024, Flickerfest 2024, Short Shorts and Asia 2024, Indy Shorts 2024, Flickers Rhode Island 2024, Hollyshorts 2024, Bolton International Film Festival 2024, Aesthetica 2024, Cordillera 2024, International Short Film Festival of Cyprus 2024, St Louis International Film Festival 2024, Norwich Film Festival 2024, Waterford Film Festival 2024, Irish Film London 2024, Belfast Film Festival 2024, Cork International Film Festival 2024, Aurora, City of Lights Festival 2024
CLODAGH has been BAFTA Longlisted and OSCAR shortlisted.
Publisher, Editor Gregg W. Morris