Gerard Barrett nominated for Ifta award

A young Listowel man who made his first feature film for €4,500 has been nominated as a rising star in the Irish Film and Television…

A young Listowel man who made his first feature film for €4,500 has been nominated as a rising star in the Irish Film and Television Academy (Ifta) awards.

Gerard Barrett (24) made Pilgrim Hill, set in his native Kerry, with a cast of six and a crew of four.

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