Carmel Winters' new feature drama Float Like a Butterfly is set in 1960's/70's Ireland.
The film stars Hazel Doupe (Into the Badlands, Michael Inside) and Dara Devaney (Grace Harte, An Klondike) in the leads of Frances and Michael respectively. The story sees Frances, a young Irish Traveller, fighting for the right to pursue her passion…boxing. She is determined to make her idol Muhammad Ali proud, as well as her father who has recently been released from prison. But when she wants to show him just how tough she is, she soon comes to realise he’s got other plans for her.
The cast also includes a host of talented new and established Irish screen actors, including Lalor Roddy (Maze, Michael Inside), Hilda Fay (Fair City, Kisses), Aidan O'Hare (Resistance, Maze), Lisa Lambe (Olive, Bachelor's Walk), Aaron Monaghan (Striking Out, Maze), and introducing Johnny Collins.
The film is produced by Martina Niland and David Collins for Port Pictures and Samson Films and co-produced by Cathleen Dore. It has received financial support from the Irish Film Board and The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. Post-production is taking place at Egg Post Production with editor Julian Ulrichs (Sing Street). DoP on the film is Michael Lavelle (Patrick's Day).
IRISH FILM PREVIEW 2018
CinÉireann / January 2018 45
FLOAT LIKE A
BUTTERFLY
DIR: CARMEL WINTERS
PRO: SAMSON FILMS
TBC