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Private First Class

Stephanie and Joe welcome home their son Kingsley from War. Soon after his arrival, it becomes apparent he didn’t come home the same man.

  • Greg Young
    Director
  • Kevin Forde
    Writer
  • Greg Young
    Producer
  • Janet Little
    Key Cast
    "Stephanie"
  • John Canning
    Key Cast
    "Joe"
  • Roman Rynne
    Key Cast
    "Kingsley"
  • Bobby Calloway
    Key Cast
    "Lieutenant Milner"
  • Tommy Travers
    Key Cast
    "Captain Pembridge"
  • Brian Patrick O'Malley
    Key Cast
    "Radio Newsreader"
  • Jane Shirley
    Director of Photography
  • Greg Young
    Editor
  • Gerard Foran
    Editor
  • Favour Olufemi-OJo
    Original Score
  • Tom O'Brien
    Assistant Director
  • Dana Lee Al Qattan
    Sound Recordist
  • Nishaant Singh Bhinder
    Assistant Camera
  • Hannah Stapelton
    Colourist
  • Andrew Cloake
    Clapper Loader
  • Vincent Morris
    Production Assistant
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 15 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 9, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    100 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Ireland
  • Country of Filming:
    Ireland
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No

  • July 24, 2023
    Lift Off Global Network 2023 Sessions
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Greg Young

Greg Young is an Irish Actor, Filmmaker, Musician & Writer from Kildare, Ireland.

He was interested in music since primary school and started getting interested in filmmaking in 2016 when he joined the Kildare Young Filmmakers Group. Around the same time he joined George McMahon's Performing Arts Academy in Celbridge. in 2017 he wrote and directed his first directed film "Better Paths" From there on he wanted to spend the rest of his life working behind and in-front of the camera.
The following year at the age of 17 he produced the music video for the charting single "Way above the Skyline" by Adam Dunne, which got very good reception online.
He studied Film & Television Production in Griffith College for 3 years and During that time, he directed other shorts like"My local charity shop", "Slay your own Dragons", "The Dying of the light" & "Lucy",
Outside of College he formed the production company SWEET PEACE Productions, with whom he Directed the films "7 days", "Private First Class", and most recently "An Rogha Cheart".
As an Actor he is best known for his roles in "Scarlet", "Accidental Suspect" and "7 Days". As well as minor roles in the Virgin Media Discoveries short "Punchline" and the Feature "The Troubles: A Dublin Story".
As a musician he has gigged on several occasions. He has also recorded original music in Windmill Lane Studios which he plans to release later in 2023.

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Director Statement

Private First Class was definitely one of my favourite shoots as a director. It was my first time directing a script I hadn't written, which was a new challenge. I really believe in this story and feel that it is really relevant in this time. I'm so grateful to the brilliant writer Kevin Forde and all my cast and crew who helped bring this all together with me!