Barry Dignam
Irish filmmaker (born 1971)
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Barry Dignam (born 31 March 1971) is an Irish filmmaker.[1] Some of his films are Chicken, Dream Kitchen,[2] Stages, Bounce and A Ferret Called Mickey.
Lecturer (IADT Dún Laoghaire)
Barry Dignam | |
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Dignam at JDIFF 2011 | |
| Born | 31 March 1971 |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Dublin |
| Occupations | Director, writer, producer Lecturer (IADT Dún Laoghaire) |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Spouse | Hugh Walsh |
| Website | www |
Career
Barry Dignam studied drama at Trinity College, Dublin and Film at the National Film School of Ireland (IADT).[3] He has made a number of internationally successful shorts including Chicken, Dream Kitchen and A Ferret Called Mickey. His films have been presented in official selection at over a hundred and fifty international film festivals and have won numerous awards. He has been nominated for a Palme d'Or at Cannes and a Berlin Bear.[3] Dignam's work has been screened by top broadcasters including Film Four, PBS, Canal+ and have been released on DVD and theatrically in both Europe and the US.[3]
Dignam lectures in screenwriting and direction at the National Film School at IADT Dún Laoghaire.[3]
