Growing Pains
It’s time to grow up!
Bernie, a grumpy widower stuck in his solitary routine, finds unexpected companionship when he orders a bizarre "Grow Your Own Girlfriend" kit from a mysterious infomercial. Set against the backdrop of grief, aging, and late-in-life connection, Growing Pains is a darkly whimsical exploration of love, loss, and the absurd beauty of finding friendship in a lonely world.
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Ellie WildmanDirectorLost Mountains
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Conor TonerDirectorEverything Looks Simple from a Distance
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Conor TonerWriterEverything Looks Simple From A Distance
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Ellie WildmanWriter
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Meghan Mc ArdleProducer
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Nigel O'NeillKey Cast"Bernie"Lie of the Land, Bad Day For The Cut
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Holly CardwellKey Cast"Girlfriend"Mindy has to Die
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George A. BarnesDOPHousejackers
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:13 minutes
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Completion Date:May 2, 2025
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Production Budget:6,000 GBP
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Country of Origin:Ireland, United Kingdom
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Country of Filming:Ireland, United Kingdom
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:RED Digital
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Aspect Ratio:4:3
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Digital Cinema Package:Unavailable
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Belfast Film Festival 2025Belfast
UK Premiere
Nominee -
Dublin International Film Festival 2026
Nominee -
London Lift Off Film Festival 2025
Best Art Direction Nominee -
Irish Film festa 2026
Best Irish Short Winner