EGGS AND SOLDIERS
2016
A single Irish Dad forgets the tree on Christmas Eve. Ned the older brother's humanity is challenged when he risks everything to have his younger brother Marco experience experience a real Irish Christmas.
PRESS
WHRO – Radio “With Good Reason”
An Irish-American Christmas
Interview with director Imelda O’Reilly
Eggs and Soldiers: An Interview with Director Imelda O ‘Reilly
Film Review: Eggs and Soldiers
Eggs and Soldiers Successfully Funded
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS & AWARDS
BEA National & BEA Regional, 2017
Award of Excellence, Narrative Category
Tonino Guerra Award, 2017
Winner, Best Screenplay (Of the 797 submissions from 5 continents and 54 countries about half were accepted and fifteen awards were issued.
Global Shorts LA, 2017
Award of Excellence
Accolade Competition, 2017
Award of Merit
IndieFEST Film Awards, 2017
Award of Merit
WorldFest Houston, 2017
Winner, Bronze Award for short film
Genre Celebration Film Festival, 2018
Nominee, Best Drama Short
Nominee, Best Cinematography
Nominee, Best Editing
Barcelona Planet Film Festival, 2017
Nominee Best Director
Barcelona Planet Film Festival, 2017
Nominee Best Narrative Short Film
Monarch Film Festival, 2017
Nominee, Best Short Narrative
Tonino Guerra Award, 2017
Honorable Mention, Best short film
Imelda O’ Reilly and Joe Foley at Beaufort International Film Festival, 2016.
Photos: David Giesbrecht
“As an immigrant myself, I thought the issues of identity brought up in Eggs and Soldiers are keenly observed. We leave home to reinvent ourselves. But for many, no matter the distance in miles, the dark ghosts of home are only a few drinks away. The director, Imelda O’Reilly, has coaxed some subtle and truthful performances from the cast. I was particularly impressed by the Brando-like turn from newcomer Deema Aitkin.”
“EGGS AND SOLDIERS is a story that reminds us that happiness is not a privilege reserved only for the wealthy and affluent. Joy, love and goodwill towards your fellow humans are things that transcend race, bloodline, economy. ‘Family’ is something found in every home where love lives.”
