Christy (Ireland, UK) nominated for LUX 2026 + European Film Awards
Christy (Ireland, UK) is one of the five films that selected to compete for the LUX Audience Award prize in 2026. The film has also been nominated in Best Feature Film category for European Film Awards 2026.
Congratulations to writer Alan O'Gorman, director Brendan Canty, and Sleeper Films on their LUX Audience Award nomination and European Film Award nomination for Best Feature for their film, Christy (Ireland, UK).
Christy (Ireland, UK) is written by Alan O'Gorman and directed by Brendan Canty in his feature film debut. Two estranged brothers with chequered childhoods in the care system suddenly find themselves living under the same roof. They must now reconcile with their pasts and make decisions about the future. The film stars Danny Power, Diarmuid Noyes and Emma Willis, with Chris Walley, Alison Oliver, and Helen Behan. The film is produced by Sleeper Films, and is supported by Screen Ireland and BBC Film.
Christy, Deaf, It Was Just an Accident, Love Me Tender and Sentimental Value are the five films that have been nominated for LUX Audience Award 2026.
Watch the five films nominated for the 2026 LUX Audience Award and rate them from one (poor) to five stars (excellent) to decide the winner.
Rate before April 2026 on the LUX website. You will be in with a chance to win a range of exciting prizes, including a trip to the European Parliament in Brussels to attend the LUX Award Ceremony in April 2026 and meet directors and film crews of the nominees.