Freddie Leyden

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From the west of Ireland, Freddie has honed his film craft in London, developing a distinctive cinematic style that fuses artistic and historical visual references. Known for his use of analogue camera techniques, he seamlessly blends them with groundbreaking visual effects to create striking, immersive imagery. His films, which both reference art and stand as artworks in their own right, have made him internationally sought after. Trusted by the most prestigious names in the art world and beyond.

His groundbreaking new narrative short film FARMERS!? was shot in Ireland and is currently on 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.

His first feature DIARMUID DIARMUID is currently in development


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