Turnaround | 2024

Following a sudden, tragic bereavement, a West Cork cleaner must decide if she will uphold a tightly hidden secret whilst navigating the fast paced pressures of a tourist property turnaround.

Written and Directed by: Aisling Byrne

Produced by: Killian Coyle

Cast: Claire Rushbrook, Ebimie Anthony, Geraldine McAlinden, Natalie Britton, Maria Tropnikova

DOP: Kilian Waters

Editor: Dan Keane

Composer: Stephen Rennicks

Production Design: Saoirse O’Shea

Costume Design: Sarah Heraughty

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Film Festival Laurel for The Galway Film Fleadh, Winner Best Short Drama
Film Festival Laurel for The Foyle Film Festival, Winner Best Short Film
Laurel for IFTA Nomination, Best Live Action Short Film
Film Festival Laurel for Newport Beach Film Festival
Film Festival Laurel for Catalyst Film Festival
Film Festival Laurel for Waterford Film Festival
Film Festival Laurel for Cork Film Festival
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Film Festival Laurel for Flickerfest Film Festival
Film Festival Laurel for Dam Short Film Festival
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Film Festival Laurel for Vashon Film Festival, Winner, Audience Award
Film Festival Laurel for Chicago Irish Film Festival
Film Festival Laurel for Irish Film Festival London
Film Festival Laurel for Irish Film Festival Los Angeles
Film Festival Laurel for Kerry International Film Festival
Film Festival Laurel for Tangier Film Festival
Film Festival Laurel for Akbank Film Festival
Film Festival Laurel for Evolution Mallorca Film Festival
Film Festival Laurel for Holly Shorts Film Festival
Film Festival Laurel for Kutaisi Film Festival
Film Festival Laurel for Tehran Film Festival
Film Festival Laurel for Cinema Jove Film Festival
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