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John Carney Biography

Birth Place:
Dublin, Ireland
Profession
Director, screenwriter, actor, composer

Fast Facts

  • Was the bassist in Irish rock band The Frames from 1991 to '93
  • His first feature film November Afternoon was awarded Best Feature by The Irish Times in 1997
  • His short film Just In Time was named as The Irish Times' Best TV Film of 1998
  • Has a tattoo of his brother's name on his right forearm

Awards

  • 2016IFTA Film & Drama Awards-Best Director Film: nominated
  • 2016IFTA Film & Drama Awards-Best Script Film: nominated
  • 2016IFTA Film & Drama Awards-Best Original Score: nominated
  • 2015IFTA Film & Drama Awards-Best Director Film: nominated
  • 2008Independent Spirit Awards-Best Foreign Film: winner
  • 2007Sundance Film Festival-World Cinema Audience Award: Dramatic: winner
  • 2007Chicago Film Critics Association-Most Promising Director: nominated

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