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We Were There

9m Drama, History 2023

Two sisters, terrified for their lives living in an IRA safe house, come face to face with their enemy.

This award-winning short film is based on a true story from 1920’s Ireland,

‘We Were There’ is a short depiction of the life of two sisters during this impactful historic time.

This inspirational drama highlights their bravery within a difficult period of time.

Cast

Aoife Fitzpatrick (Aine O’Bríon) , Lilith Rose Kenny (Sadhbh O’Bríon) , Robert Grace (Charles) , Craig Farnan (William)

Writer

Leah O'Toole

Producer

Yvette Byrne

Co-Director

Leah O'Toole

Co-Director

Noah Santana

First AD

Conor King

Cinematography

Leah O'Toole

First Assistant Camera

Howard Jones

Second Assistant Camera

Richie Deering

Second Assistant Camera

Caoimhe Hernon

Sound Operator

Megan Nelson

Foley

Roman Mendez

Gaffer

John Allen

Script Supervisor

Brian McCarthy

Costumes

Yvette Bryne

Make Up

Shauna Dowdall

Set Design

Una Stack

Catering

Celtic Soul Food

Chef

Anna Stack

Stills Photographer

Paul O'Toole

Irish Language Consultant

Míde Power

Location

Bernard Fortune

Editor

Leah O'Toole

Colourist

Sean Leonard

VFX and Digital Compositing

Roman Mendez

Film Equipment Hire

Rental House

Prop Master

Tommy Tutty

The Abbey Theatre

Costume Hire

Languages

Irish, English

Subtitles

English

Country

Ireland

Studio

Screen Wexford