India Mullen makes her directorial debut with the short film 'Lia & Ro'
The film stars Maya O'Shea and Toni O'Rourke as sisters
The story takes place in Bray, Ireland during a charged summer afternoon
Mullen has assembled an array of Irish talent both on and off screen
This project represents a significant career milestone for Mullen
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Indian-born actress India Mullen, known for her roles in 'Normal People' and 'Brassic,' has made her directorial debut with the short film 'Lia & Ro' in Bray, Ireland, bringing together an ensemble of Irish acting talent for the project. The short stars Maya O'Shea, who has appeared in 'Blade Runner 2099' and 'Verdigris,' alongside Toni O'Rourke, known for her work in 'God's Creatures' and 'Gangs of London,' as sisters navigating a single, charged summer afternoon in the Irish coastal town. Mullen's decision to work with Irish creatives extends beyond the cast, with the production team also featuring talent from the Irish film industry, including those who have worked on acclaimed productions like 'The Quiet Girl.' This directorial venture represents a significant milestone in Mullen's career, transitioning from her successful acting roles to taking on creative responsibilities behind the camera, with the short film expected to be showcased at various film festivals as a potential calling card for her future directorial endeavors.
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Career Transition, Irish Cinema, Female Filmmakers
Normal People is a 2018 novel by the Irish author Sally Rooney. Normal People is Rooney's second novel, published after Conversations with Friends (2017). It was first published by Faber & Faber on 30 August 2018.
India Mullen (born 8 November 1993) is an Irish actress, artist and photographer. She is known for her roles in the Virgin Media One series Red Rock (2015–2017) and The Vanishing Triangle (2023), the BBC Three and Hulu miniseries Normal People (2020), and the third series of the Sky Max comedy-drama...
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