GFF25 Audience Award Winner

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Spilt Milk Receives GFF25 Audience Award

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The winner of the festival’s prestigious Audience Award, sponsored by MUBI, was announced at the Closing Gala on Sunday 9 March as Spilt Milk.

In 1980s Dublin, 11-year-old Bobby (Cillian Sullivan) dreams of being a detective, just like his TV idol, Kojak. Offering to hunt down lost items on his housing estate with the help of his pal Nell (Naoise Kelly), the pair begin their biggest case after Bobby's brother Oisin (Lewis Brophy) goes missing. Their hunt takes them into the dangerous underbelly of the housing estate where they live, as the harsh realities of addiction are presented through a child’s eyes. Brian Durnin’s ambitious and well-crafted drama anchors its stronger, adult themes in the sweet central performances of newcomers Sullivan and Kelly. The runner-up was German comedy Two to One, starring double-Oscar nominee Sandra Huller.

Spilt Milk director Brian Durnin said:

“We’re deeply honoured to accept this wonderful award and to know that our film connected with the audiences at Glasgow Film Festival. The city and festival will forever hold a place in our hearts.”

The film’s Glasgow-based producer James Heath and fellow producer Laura McNicholas added:

“We’re delighted to receive the Audience Award sponsored by MUBI from the Glasgow Film Festival and want to thank their incredible audiences - seeing their enthusiasm for Spilt Milk is really special.”

The GFF Audience Award was established in 2015 and is the only prize decided by GFF audiences. Sponsored by MUBI, it gives audiences the chance to vote for their favourite film from a shortlisted group of feature film titles by first or second-time directors.

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Photo credit: Eoin Carey

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