Two for the Road

Director

Lochlainn McKenna

Writer

Lochlainn McKenna

DOP

Eoin McLoughlin

Producers

Natalie Britton, Grainne Dwyer

Funding By

Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland

OSCAR Qualifying “Two for the Road”, directed & written by Lochlainn McKenna is an incredibly heartbreaking short film based on his own childhood. We follow a father and son as they embark on an adventure around Ireland. As the day passes, the events create core memories for the young boy that will live with him forever. This incredible short film has qualified to be considered for a 2024 Academy Award after winning BEST DRAMA SHORT at the Oscar-qualifying Galway Film Fleadh.

Winner: Best Short Film – Galway International Film Festival 2023
Winner: Best Cinematography – Galway International Film Festival 2023
Winner: Best In Kerry – Kerry International Film Festival 2023
Winner: Audience Award – Best Narrative Short – Newport Beach Film Festival 2023
Winner: Best Cork Short – Cork International Film Festival 2023

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