Darren Thornton
* 1976 in Ireland.
Darren Thornton studied film at the Colaiste Dhulaigh College in Dublin. In 1994, he founded Calipo Theatre and Picture Company.
Official website: http://www.calipo.ie/
IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1802381/
FILMS directed by DARREN THORNTON
Frankie
Ireland 2007, 12 min
Frankie is 15 and preparing for fatherhood. He is determined to be the best dad ever, but as his day goes on, he starts to realise how impossible this will be for him.
Presented by VIS within the context of:
VIS Vienna Independent Shorts 2009, Short Matters! (2)
Awards (selection):
Prix UIP Berlin, Berlin International Film Festival 2008
Best Irish Short Film, Cork International Film Festival 2007