Drifting
Synopsis
Cian and Pat have been joined at the hip since they were kids and have the run of their small town in the midlands. Cian is content to coast through a life of booze and casual hook-ups, while Pat has grown weary of his surroundings.
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DRIFTING Official Trailer (2020) - New Paul Mescal, Dafhyd Flynn short film
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Aesthetica Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick McGivney, Robert Higgins
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick McGivney, Robert Higgins
- Original Score
- Daithi O'Dronai
- Original Title
- Drifting
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Harp Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick McGivney, Robert Higgins
Patrick McGivney, Robert Higgins
Daithi O'Dronai
Ciaran Murray
Tomas Devaney, Robert Higgins, Patrick McGivney, Jason Gaynor
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick McGivney
Director
Patrick McGivney
Writer
Robert Higgins
Director
Robert Higgins
Producer
Patrick McGivney
Producer
Robert Higgins
Writer
Ciaran Murray
Editor
Norman Kelly
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drifting
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What is Drifting about?
Cian and Pat have been joined at the hip since they were kids and have the run of their small town in the midlands. Cian is content to coast through a life of booze and casual hook-ups, while Pat has grown weary of his surroundings.
Who directed Drifting?
Drifting was directed by Patrick McGivney, Robert Higgins.
Who stars in Drifting?
The principal cast of Drifting includes Paul Mescal, Dafhyd Flynn, Lorcan Cranitch, Simone Collins, Jarlath Tivnan.
When was Drifting released and how long is it?
Drifting was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Drifting?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Drifting was composed by Daithi O'Dronai.