Brian Durnin’s Directorial Debut ‘Spilt Milk’ Wins Glasgow Film Festival Audience Award
deadline.comBrian Durnin’s debut feature Spilt Milk took home the Audience Award at the Glasgow Film Festival this year, wrapping up a starry 21st edition that saw the likes of James McAvoy, Jessica Lange, Ed Harris, Toni Collette, Tim Roth and Takehiro Hira all touch down at the Scottish event.
Runner-up to the Audience Award, which is sponsored by Mubi and is the fest’s only award, was German comedy Two to One, starring double-Oscar nominee Sandra Hüller.
Spilt Milk, set against the backdrop of 1980s working class Dublin, follows 11-year-old Bobby (Cillian Sullivan), who dreams of being a detective just like his TV idol Kojak.
He sets up a private investigation with his best friend but when Bobby’s older brother disappears, it sets them off down a dark path. “We’re deeply honored to accept this wonderful award and to know that our film connected with the audiences at Glasgow Film Festival,” said Durnin. “The city and festival will forever hold a place in our hearts.” Glasgow-based producer James Heath and producer Laura McNicholas added: “We’re delighted to receive the Audience Award sponsored by Mubi from the Glasgow Film Festival and want to thank their incredible audiences.
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