Graham Cantwell (born 25 March 1974) is an Irish film and television director. He is best known for directing feature film Anton which achieved a three-week domestic cinema release and was nominated for three Irish Film and Television Awards in 2009. His short film A Dublin Story was shortlisted for Academy Award Nomination in 2004 having picked up several film festival awards. In 2010 he directed a new television drama The GuardsIFTN news, The Guards for TV3 in Ireland. Most recently he directed a romantic comedy set in the film industry in London, The Callback Queen, which premiered at The Galway Film Fleadh in July 2013 and screened in the U.S. at The Jean Cocteau Cinema, owned and run by George R. R. Martin.IFTN GRRM Article
In addition to his directing works he is co-founder of Film Venture London and The Attic Studio in Dublin. In 2006 he developed and staged the European premiere of Babylon Heights by Irvine Welsh (of Trainspotting fame) and Dean Cavanagh.
He is represented by Felix de WolfeFelix de Wolfe in London.
Selected filmography
Year Title Format Awards 2013 The Callback Queen Feature Film 2010 The Guards TV Series 2009 The Letter Short Film 2009 The Making of Anton Feature length Documentary 2008 Anton (2008 film) Feature Film 2009 Irish Film & Television Awards Nomination: Best Cinematography2009 Irish Film & Television Awards Nomination: Best Original Score2009 Irish Film & Television Awards Nomination: Best Supporting ActorIFTA 2009 Awards 2007 Dublin 26.06.08: A Movie in 4 Days Feature Film 2007 The Coalboat Kids TV pilot 2007 A Dublin Story Short FilmGalway Film Fleadh 2003: Kodak Tiernan McBride Award, Best Short Foyle International Film Festival 2003: Festival Prize, Best Short Film Academy Awards 2004: Nomination Shortlist, Best Live Action Short Tirana Film Festival 2004: Special Mention Worldfest Houston 2004: Bronze RemiA Dublin Story Awards
References
External links
Anton Official Website Film Venture London The Attic Studio