Seán Leahy's Cinematic Portfolio

For Séamus

Set in rural Ireland, For Séamus explores the silent struggles between fathers and sons, revealing a story of reconciliation, legacy, and love left unspoken.

Trailer

Special Features

Director’s Commentary

Join writer-director Seán Leahy for his director’s commentary on For Séamus. Explore the inspiration, reasoning and choices behind his creative decisions and what went into making the short a reality.

Behind The Scenes

Go behind the camera with the cast and crew of For Séamus, through on set stills and footage captured from the making of the short.

Deleted Scenes

In this deleted scenes featurette, explore a few shots that didn’t make the final cut of For Séamus. See alternate moments, angles and takes that were left on the cutting room floor.

Storyboard

This storyboard featurette presents For Séamus side-by-side with its original 237 storyboard panels, comparing each sequence from initial drawings to finalised frames while revealing what changed and what stayed true to Leahy’s original vision.

Screenings

The People’s Picturehouse Cork

Beara Film Fest

A short documentary by McSweeney Films showcasing our journey on the road from Cork to the 2026 Beara Film Fest

Meet the Team

Behind For Séamus is a dedicated team of creatives and collaborators, each bringing their own voice and expertise to help bring this story to life.

Seán Leahy

(Writer & Director)

An award-nominated filmmaker, Seán is a member of the Irish Film & Television Academy’s Directing Chapter, the Screen Directors Guild of Ireland, and an associate member of the Writers Guild of Ireland. He focuses on quiet, character-driven stories rooted in Irish settings. His festival screenings include BAFTA and IFTA qualifying festivals.