Freddie Leyden

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DIRECTOR

Originally from the west of Ireland, Freddie has spent the last 10 years honing his craft in London. His unique and exciting style of filmmaking is steeped in artistic and historical visual references. His films, which both reference art and are artworks in themselves, have made him internationally sought after. He has made films for the biggest brand names in the art world and beyond. His groundbreaking new narrative short film FARMERS!? was shot in Ireland in 2023 and is currently in the festival circuit.

In 2024 Freddie began a collaboration with the Mercury Music Prize nominated artist Bat For Lashes directing the accompanying film to her new album. The Dream of Delphi: A New Transmission has entered the festival circuit.


ACCOLADES

Cork International Film Festival WINNER Best Director Irish Short

Belfast International Film Festival 2024 WINNER LUMI Award

London Short Film Festival 2025 Selection FARMERS!?


Vimeo Staff Pick 
BEST OF THE YEAR
Kinsale Sharks 2023 
GOLD, BEST DIRECTION
Cannes Lions 2023 
FILM CRAFT, DIRECTION
Telly Awards 2023
 GOLD, BEST DIRECTION
Young Arrows 2023 
FINALIST, BEST NEW DIRECTOR
Shiny Awards 2022
 BEST EMERGING DIRECTOR