News and Reviews
Mubi Audience Award - GFF
Hollywood Reporter - "The Glasgow Film Festival‘s 2025 Audience Award, sponsored by Mubi, went to Brian Durnin’s drama Spilt Milk, wrapping up a star-studded 21st edition that attracted the likes of James McAvoy, Toni Collette, Tim Roth, Jessica Lange and Ed Harris."
DIFF Irish Premiere and 4 IFTA Nominations!
Hot Press - Brian Durnin's Spilt Milk will have its Irish premiere at the Dublin International Film Festival on Sunday 23 February.
The film is set to arrive in cinemas
later this year. It features an "11 year-old boy" who "dreams of
becoming a great detective like his TV hero Kojak,".
Spilt Milk marks the debuts of director Brian Durnin and writer Cara Loftus. It has garnered four nominations at the 2025 Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) Awards: 'Best Film,' 'Best Director,' 'Best Script,' and 'Best Costume Design.'
Zlin Film festival - Czech Premiere
The ambitious debut of Irish director Brian Durnin takes us to Dublin in 1984 and follows the story of Bobby (12), a devoted fan of the TV series Kojak who dreams of becoming a detective. But his enthusiasm earns him little respect at school or home. His only real support is his loyal friend Nell, who accompanies him on all his escapades. Bobby’s older brother Oisin is struggling to find work, and when he suddenly disappears without a trace, Bobby finds himself facing his first real “case.” The trail leads to a feared local gangster – but the truth lies much closer to home, in a community ravaged by drugs and despair. The film begins as a gentle, humorous tale of a playful boy chasing his dreams, but gradually evolves into a powerful, urgent drama about coming of age in hard times. Backed by a strong visual character and a sense of authenticity, the film was shot on location in former social housing neighborhoods.
Filmfest Munchen - German Premiere
Screening at the fabulous Filmfest Munchen on the 3rd of July 2025.
Q & A with Dir. Brian Durnin
https://www.filmfest-muenchen.de/en/program/films/film/?id=8054&f=120#vorstellungen
Europe on Screen - Indonesia
Europe on Screen - Indonesia
4 Screenings across Indonesia as part of the amazing "Europe on Screen" showcase.
Q & A with Dir. Brian Durnin