by Gráinne Connolly
A short film set in Donaghmore has been nominated for 'Best Short Film' at the Birmingham Film Festival.
'There's Something About the Virgin Mary' was written, produced and directed by Kileeshil man, Kevin McSorley.
Kevin's been telling Q Radio what the film's about, including the local cast members involved:
Already, the film has been selected to be shown at 14 International film festivals including 'The Shortz!' festival in Chico, California, The Chicago Irish Film Festival and The San Antonio Film Festival in Texas.
As well as other places in America, 'There's Something About the Virgin Mary' has been screened across Ireland, England and in Europe.
Kevin says it's a great honour to have his film nominated and shown at numerous festivals:
'There's Something About the Virgin Mary' is only being screened through the festival circuit at the moment, however people can view it's trailer linked below:
Regular updates are also posted on the facebook page set up by Kevin, also linked below; where you can see information about the upcoming film festivals and award:
https://www.facebook.com/TheresSomethingAboutTheVirginMary/
or the website:
https://theressomethingaboutthevirginmaryshortfilm.com/
LISTEN - Q Radio's (Gráinne Connolly) full interview with Kevin McSorley:
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