What If...?

Phil, a seasoned police officer and great family man and all round great guy. When he's faced with a simple dilemma, a simple yes or no question, he finds himself at a moral crossroads that could have an adverse effect on his way of life and his family. Which choice will he make ?

  • Desmond Daly
    Director
  • Desmond Daly
    Writer
  • Peter O'Toole
    Writer
  • Desmond Daly
    Producer
  • Peter O'Toole
    Producer
  • Tara Norris
    Producer
  • Desmond Bird
    Key Cast
    "Phil"
  • Katie Ozalkaja
    Key Cast
    "Debbie"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 48 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 19, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Ireland
  • Country of Filming:
    Ireland
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Desmond Daly


Des is an Actor/Writer/Producer/Director based in Dublin Ireland.After graduating and training as a chef for many years he returned to study his life long passion at the famous Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin under the direction of Antoinette Duffy & Patrick Sutton. Des has played roles in many Irish short movies and recently played the lead role in Irish independent thriller Fractional due out early 2013 which has won best screenplay at the 2012 IFS Film Festival in Los Angeles CA. Des will soon be seen in new Irish slasher flick Skeleton Crew.

This is Des's Directorial debut.

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Director Statement

This was my debut film as a director and I was blessed to have gotten to work with such an amazing cast and crew who were a delight every day. If this is the kind of collaborations I get to work with in the future I will definitely take that. Bravo Team What If!!!