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In My Life

'In My Life' is a mixed live-action and animated short film.
A new-to-town carer forms an unlikely bond with her first patient, an elderly man with onset dementia, and together they find ways to reconcile with their pasts and help each other overcome their sense of loneliness.

Brought to life in collaboration with the incredible Cillian Doyle, James Shannon, Monika Kemzuraite and Ciarán McGrath.

  • Darren Kelly
    Director
    Cabin Fever, Days Gone By, Change
  • Darren Kelly
    Writer
    Cabin Fever, Days Gone By, Change
  • Darren Kelly
    Producer
    Cabin Fever, Days Gone By, Change
  • Ciarán McGrath
    Producer
  • Mark Schrier
    Key Cast
    "Gerrard"
  • Grainne Holmes Blumenthal
    Key Cast
    "Emma"
  • Cillian Doyle
    Director of Photography
  • Monika Kemzuraite
    Additional Photography
  • James Shannon
    Musical Composition
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    July 15, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Ireland
  • Country of Filming:
    Ireland
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Dublin City University
  • Ashbourne Film Festival
    Ashbourne, Co. Meath
    Ireland
    May 25, 2024
    Best Student Short
  • Monza Film Festival
    Monza
    Italy
    August 29, 2024
    Best Actor
Director Biography - Darren Kelly

My name is Darren Kelly, and I am an aspiring filmmaker.

With a strong passion for filmmaking, I wrote and directed my first short film in Transition Year, and have written, directed, edited and produced a number of short films since.

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Director Statement

In 2022, I completed my Bsc. in Multimedia at DCU, for which I project led, wrote, directed and edited this short film for my final year major project. I've also been lucky enough to earn award wins and nominations at numerous festivals for it.

I'm very proud of how this short film turned out and have received so many kind words from people who related to the characters and themes on display.