Private Project

Battle Scars Short Film

Aoife returns home from hospital with her Father to an overly worried Mother and hostile brother. As Aoife comes to terms with her recent suicide attempt, she must find the strength to battle her demons both at home and at school.

  • John O'Rourke
    Director
  • Rachel Whelan and John O'Rourke
    Writer
  • John O'Rourke
    Producer
  • Claire Mc Cauley
    Key Cast
    The Tudors.
  • Chris Mc Morrow
    Key Cast
  • Jenny Lee Masterson
    Key Cast
  • Cían Kinahan
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 5 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 31, 2015
  • Production Budget:
    1,500 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Ireland
  • Country of Filming:
    Ireland
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    35mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - DIT
  • Royal Television Society (Republic of Ireland) Student Television Awards 2016
    Dublin
    Ireland
    March 23, 2016
    Winner: Best Undergraduate Drama
  • The Global Independent Film Awards
    Online
    United States
    October 19, 2015
    Silver Medal Award - Best Actress in a Lead Role: Claire Mc Cauley
  • The Global Independent Film Awards

    United States
    October 19, 2015
    Bronze Medal Award in the Category of Disability Film
  • The Richard Harris International Film Festival 2015
    Limerick
    Ireland
    September 30, 2015
    Official Selection
  • Direct Short Online Film Festival
    Online
    August 31, 2015
    Official Selection
Director - John O'Rourke