Stephen Daldry Delivering Fleadh Directors' Masterclass | The Irish Film & Television Network

Stephen Daldry holds the distinction of being the only director to be nominated for Best Director Oscars for his first three films - ‘Billy Elliot’, ‘The Hours’ and ‘The Reader’. Born in 1960, Stephen is an English theatre and film director and producer, as well as a three-time Academy Award nominated and Tony Award-winning director.

Stephen’s first feature film, ‘Billy Elliot’, won over 40 awards worldwide and received three Oscar nominations (including Best Director). His second feature ‘The Hours’ also won innumerable international awards including Best Picture at the Golden Globes and received nine Oscar nominations and eleven BAFTA nominations. His most recent feature, ‘The Reader’, earned five Oscar nominations.

Recently, he directed a stage musical adaptation of Billy Elliot, and in 2009 his work on ‘Billy Elliot the Musical’ earned him a Tony Award for Best Director of a Musical. Stephen has won many awards for his theatrical work both in the West End and on Broadway. Stephen has won many awards for his theatrical work both in the West End and on Broadway.

Stephen’s Masterclass will take place on 10th July in the Radisson Hotel, Galway and costs €50. For further information and to apply for a place register online: www.screentrainingireland.oe or contact Bronagh Keys on 091 - 562200 or e-mail masterclasses@galwayfilmfleadh.com or contact Criona Sexton/Sorcha Loughnane at FÁS Screen Training Ireland on (01) 6077437 / (01) 6077468.

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