Gerard Barrett (director)
For the Australian athlete, see Gerard Barrett (athlete).
| Gerard Barrett | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Gerard Barret Listowel, Ireland[1] |
| Occupation | Film director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Gerard Barrett is an Irish filmmaker.[1] He came to prominence when he won the Rising Star Award at the 10th Irish Film & Television Awards for his debut, Pilgrim Hill.[2] His follow-up Glassland starred Jack Reynor as a young man who tries to help his mother (Toni Colette).[3]
In 2015, Barrett will shoot Brain on Fire, starring Dakota Fanning and Charlize Theron in New York and Canada.[1]
Barrett attended St Michael's College, Listowel.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Gerard Barrett". An Irishman Abroad (Podcast) (81 ed.). Soundcloud. 5 April 2015. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
- ↑ Genna Patterson. "IFTA Rising Star Award winner Gerard Barrett’s feature film Pilgrim Hill trailer". Joe.ie. Retrieved 8 August 2013.
- ↑ "GLASSLAND (15)". British Board of Film Classification. 6 March 2015. Retrieved 6 March 2015.