LAURA O'SHEA

'Best Ensemble Cast' for Wednesday's Child at RHIFF22

3/11/2022

 
So thrilled to say that Wednesdays’s Child received the Judges Special Mention Award at The Richard Harris International Film Festival at the weekend for 'Best Ensemble Cast'. A massive thank you to the festival for recognising the amazing talent that make the short feel real, raw and honest. They are a wonderful bunch of actors and I’m so blessed that I got to work with them. Here’s to you Caroline, Charleigh, Lauren, Fionna and of course - Baby Tommy. 
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Winner of 'Taking Flight Award' at Kerry Film Festival 2022

24/10/2022

 
I am so thrilled to share that I have been chosen as the winner of the 'Taking Flight Award' at Kerry International Film Festival 2022!

I can't express how encouraging and motivating it is to receive this recognition. A massive heartfelt thank you to Eibh Collins and the entire KIFF Team for this wonderful award and congratulations on another successful year for the festival!

The Taking Flight award celebrates emerging talent and is sponsored by KIFF's Title Sponsor Kerry Airport.
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'Taking Flight' Nomination at KIFF

20/10/2022

 
Absolutely over the moon to share that I've been shortlisted for the 'Taking Flight Award' at Kerry International Film Festival this weekend! It's such an honour to be alongside two filmmakers that I hugely admire and also get to call my friends.

The Taking Flight award celebrates emerging talent and is sponsored by KIFF's Title Sponsor KerryAirport.

Wednesday's Child screens on Sunday the 23rd of Oct as part of Irish Shorts Programme 4 at 12:00pm.

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Winner of 'Best Music Video'

2/10/2022

 
I am so thrilled to share that the music video I directed and produced for 'Free to Fall' by Emma Langford has won the award for 'Best Music Video' at Disappear Here Film Festival in Ballyliffin, Donegal. 

A massive thank you to the festival and all involved!

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​'Free to Fall' from the album Sowing Acorns by Emma Langford

Directed & Produced by Laura O' Shea
Shot by Alba Fernandez
1AC Danilo Zambrano
​Edited & Coloured by Philip Shanahan
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Wednesday's Child Review

3/8/2022

 
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​"What O’Shea does here is paint a situation and a theme that is wholly understandable and relatable. “Wednesday’s Child” is a painting of broad strokes. It not only show’s that O’Shea feels confident behind the camera, but that, once again, she excels at perfecting the heart and soul of her subjects."



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Some spec commercial fun over the weekend

19/7/2022

 
I had an absolute blast shooting spec commercials over the past few days with some of my closest friends and loved ones. A huge thanks to those who pitched in and gave me their time in the middle of a heatwave. I appreciate all of you!

More thanks to the lovely folk at Rascals Brewery for donating us a heap of beer and pizza and to the wonderful staff at Parklife Cafe in Crumlin for allowing us invade their space and use all their coffee for the day.

A final special shout out to Shane Serrano at Crude Media for doing an out of this world job at shooting these for me. He's truly one the best in the biz. I can't wait to share the final specs with you all. 
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Wednesday's Child takes home the Tiernan McBride Award at the 34th Galway Film Fleadh

12/7/2022

 
Wednesday's Child is now officially under Oscar consideration! 
A massive thank you to our producers Caroline Harvey & Charleigh Baileigh, the beautiful cast and hard working crew we had on board!

Thank you to the Galway Film Fleadh team for having us and for this huge honour. 
Director: Laura O' Shea
Writer: Caroline Harvey
Producer: Caroline Harvey & Charleigh Bailey
1st AD: Aisling O'Regan-Sargent
DOP: Evan Barry
Sound Op: Danilo Zambrano
Editor/Sound Mix: Philip Shanahan
Colourist: Alba Fernandez
Composer: Seamus Harvey

Facebook: @wednesdayschildshortfilm
Instagram: @wednesdayschildshortfilm
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Wednesday's Child is going to the Galway Film Fleadh!

23/6/2022

 
I am thrilled to announce that my latest short film 'Wednesday's Child' will have it's worldwide premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh next month!
Catch us at the Town Hall Theatre on Saturday July 9th at 10am.
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Watch the teaser for 'Wednesday's Child below
Director: Laura O' Shea
Writer: Caroline Harvey
Producer: Caroline Harvey & Charleigh Bailey
1st AD: Aisling O'Regan-Sargent
DOP: Evan Barry
Sound Op: Danilo Zambrano
Editor/Sound Mix: Philip Shanahan
Colourist: Alba Fernandez
Composer: Seamus Harvey

Facebook: @wednesdayschildshortfilm
Instagram: @wednesdayschildshortfilm

Social Democrats PPB

14/6/2022

 
Check out this Political Party Broadcast that I recently had the pleasure of directing for the Social Democrats. This was shot on location in Dublin, Kildare and Cork. Many thanks to The Reelists for having me on board!
Director: Laura O' Shea
Producer: The Reelists
​DOP: Garreth Caulfield

Some Commercial Work

12/6/2022

 
I was recently invited by The Reelists to direct a PPB advert for the Social Democrats. We filmed in multi locations around Ireland over three days including; Dublin Quays, Bull Island, Maynooth, Skibbereen and Bellydehob.
​It was a blast getting to know and work with some new folk! 
Social Democrats PPB
Director: Laura O' Shea
​Producer: The Reelists
DOP: Garreth Caulfield
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