The Lucky Man
A lonely, simple-minded barman's fleeting encounter with a difficult customer highlights his need for intimacy.
“Hugely entertaining and touching in equal measure. Sexton is an exceptionally gifted storyteller and actor.” ... Sexton is an exceptionally gifted actor and storyteller”
“A dark tune of a film, softly spoken, that will leave you aching to see it again”
CReatives
Written + directed by Laoisa Sexton
Cinematography by Trevor Murphy
Sound by Arron Faye
Art Director Gavin Murphy
Music by Dean Valentine
Additional music Arron Faye
Featuring Gary Lydon, Eoin Geoghegan, Laoisa Sexton, Eleanor Methven, Brendan Conroy
The film premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh and had a long festival journey internationally. It also was broadcast nationally on Irish TV on RTE Shortscreen. The Lucky Man was nominated at several festivals and picked up a multitude of Awards at Bafta recognized LOCO ( London comedy Film Festival)
Awards
Winner Best Short LOCO London Comedy Film Festival
Winner Best Script LOCO London Comedy Film Festival
Winner Best Actor LOCO London Comedy Film Festival
Winner Special Jury Award Richard Harris Film Festival
Winner Best Actor Richard Harris Film Festival
Nominated Best Comedy Dublin Short Film Festival
Nominated Best Actress Dublin Short Film Festival