Aifric

Half-hour Teen Dramedy, Telegael/TG4

Overview

The series follows the life of Aifric whose wacky family have just moved to a new town in the West of Ireland. The 14 year-old wants nothing more than to fit in but her family doesn’t make it easy for her. Her mother is a new-age hippy who has banned television, while her father is a wannabe rock star, not to mention her annoying little brother.

Credits

Created by Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin, Micheál O Domhnaill, Paul Mercier
Produced by John Brady, Micheál Ó Domhnaill
Directed by Paul Mercier
Director of Photography Billy Keady
Music Composed by Tom Lawrence
Edited by Kevin Lavelle

Cast: Clíona Ní Chíosáin, Barry Barnes, Maighréad Ní Chonghaile, Kevin O'Dwyer, Gráinne Bleasdale, Josef Hrehorow, Sláine Hutchinson, Máirín Ní Ghaora, Carthach, Bán Breathnach, Eoghan O' Dubhghaill, Stephen D'Arcy, Brendan Murray, Bríd Treasa Wyndham

Press & Awards

Irish Film & Television Awards (IFTA)
Winner of Best Youth Programme 2007, 2008, 2009
Nomination for Best Television Director Paul Mercier 2008
Nomination for Best Actress in a Lead Role, Television Clíona Ní Chíosáin 2008