Seán Leahy

Seán Leahy is an award-nominated Irish director whose films have been showcased at festivals like Fastnet Film Festival and IndieCork.

A Student Academy Member of IFTA’s Directing Chapter, he blends academic insight with hands-on filmmaking while pursuing a Film & Screen Media degree at UCC. His short An Unnerving Realisation premiered at Fastnet 2023 and screened at IndieCork 2024, while The Marina earned a nomination for Best Student Work at the 2024 People’s Picturehouse Awards. Passionate about grassroots filmmaking, Seán is also an active figure in Cork’s film community.

Known For

An Unnerving Realisation

For Séamus

Redrum

Photograph

The Marina

Loss

First day