The team behind Oscar-nominated short film An Irish Goodbye say they hope Irish success at this year’s awards season will provide an opportunity to “redefine the national narrative”. Director Ross White said that Northern Ireland was “at a crossroads moment” and that he was “pining to move on” and present the country in a different way on the global stage.
Helmed by White and Tom Berkeley, the Northern Irish black comedy follows two estranged brothers who come together after their mother’s death to fulfil her bucket list. It stars actors Seamus O’Hara and James Martin.
An Irish Goodbye is nominated for best live action short film at the 95th Academy awards, having already scooped the equivalent gong at the Baftas last month. Speaking to the PA news agency about whether Irish success would have a political impact on the island, White said: “It’s got to. That’s how changes tend to happen, isn’t it? Artists leading from the front and ideas really change things.
