Out of interest, how long did it take you to film and what camera did you use?

the lead actor is incredibly natural in his role. I can see the similarities towards Billy Elliott, which was also a great film about a young northern boy escaping his everyday life. Are you extending this into a feature film? I suggest you should, it would be really great t see more of this story. great acting, writing, directing. one of my favorites also. well done.

Very nice piece. The lead does great in the role. I've added it to the 'Irish short films channel'.

Outstanding visuals!

Very nice.

Nice directing style (captures how I see Ireland when I visit and from past memories) and a great cast. Congrats!

I loved this. I am an aspiring filmmaker. I'm not sure if I should just stick with writing or expand into film. I'm only 19 I guess I've got time lol. Anyways... Your film... reminds me of a time.. where it was easier to feel everything. It reminds me of when I was that age (the age of the main character) and how fluid, and powerful, and emotional the world around me and everything about it were. You captured it on a film. I have trouble REcapturing it in life... due to the storms I've weathered and learned from. But I just want to say that THat - that quality about your film that I just expressed - is what I want to get back to. In my life.. and in film. I want it to be as easy to feel and express EVERY nuance of life as it was to cry and swoon over this film. Very powerful. It will be my personal cornerstone for remembering that the little implied things are what make the difference between the good telling of a story through a good film (just getting the gist of it), and an the great telling of a story, through a GREat film (creating a complete film.. one that shows EVERything that you wanted to convey.. not just that you know how to build a sound plot structure). I have a question... what aspect of this story were you trying to convey the most, and what was the inspiration for that desire. What made you want to convey that aspect especially well? (If I had to take a guess I would think it was the nuance... the little thoughts you have when you place a cup of coffee on the table and pause for a moment... or when you're staring into the mirror, our out the window during class. Those times where you can feel, be, and see everything completely. IN this case.. the nuances being.. what this little boy felt during the divorce... scenes such as him banging on the piano in the gym and laying his head down, and cutting his mother off in his bedroom while she attempted to "explain away" (or lie) about the situation. Those nuances.. that's what I thought was the most important and potent part of your film and probably the one that you put the most thought into or wanted to convey the most.. but I'm just asking. Does any of this make any sense? haha. I'd like to e-mail you but I won't ask you're probably swamped. Just curios... this film did a lot for me and I wanted you to know.. and I want to pull as many personal lessons and new truths about my self as I can from it. Any input you have on your process would be great.

Mr. Lambe :), I got your e-mail. Thanks. Replied ;). Kind of long. And I didn't really ask much.. I guess I rambled again. I'll get to that on your next reply lol. Thanks :P!! You're AWESOME!

Congratulations, Vincent.
Muy inspirador.

Just happen to come across this. My favorite film of all time is Billy Elliot. This is a great homage to that film. The essence of Billy Elliot was beautifully captured, but at the same times you stuck to your own story to keep it original. Being such a big fan of Billy, this was really cool to watch. Great Job! The casting was great too.

How long did this take to shoot?

Can't wait to see more film's from you.

This was just fantastic. Well written, natural dialogue. Directed your actors into excellent performances. Shot subtly, always in a way that supports the narrative. And very touching. Excellent storytelling all around. Great job, Vincent!

Super work Vincent, I really enjoyed this! :))

Absolutely loved this and the casting was fantastic! And can I just say that the boy who is outside the school waiting to be picked up is adorable!

It really is paced perfectly for the story. Loved all the actors as well.

Extemely emotional. You have touched the right strings to the soul in a simple, well told story.
I couldn't choose any of the characters over the others. You have directed them in the most effective way. A lesson to all of us that are trying to tell a story.

Amazing!

excellent work...so lovely storytelling..

Thank U, Vincent, for discovering Diarmuid Noyes for us! (I shot with him the Borgia tv series! :)