Spilt Milk, released by Beach Pictures and directed by Brian Durnin, follows 11-year-old Bobby O’Brien, a boy who dreams of becoming a great detective like his TV hero Kojak. Bobby sets up his own private-investigation enterprise with his best friend Nell and they embark on a quest to find Bobby’s older brother Oisín.
@spiltmilkfilm was developed with the support of
@screenireland ,
@cnam.ie , RTÉ &
@screenscots along with support from the Irish and UK government film tax credits.
The film made its World Premiere at
@tallinnblacknightsff , before winning the MUBI Audience Award at
@glasgowfilmfest . It also screened to acclaim at the Galway Film Fleadh and won Best Film at Zlin - Czechia; Olympia - Greece and the Kerry International Film Festival Audience Award in 2025.
Spilt Milk is produced by Laura McNicholas for 925 Productions and James Heath for Randan and is written by Cara Loftus, with Cormac Fox of Vico Films as executive producer. The film was nominated for Best Film at the IFTA Awards 2025, along with nominations for Best Director, Best Script and Best Costume Design.
In a gritty 1980s Dublin inner city neighbourhood, 11-year-old Bobby (
@cillian_sullivan - Blue Moon) idolises TV detective Kojak and sets up a private eye agency with his best friend. However, when Bobby’s rebellious older brother goes missing, their investigations turn chillingly real — leading them into secrets and danger far beyond what children are ready to face. Nevertheless, Bobby’s brave, loving and inspirational Mother (
@daniellegalligan_ -'House Of Guinness') leads him through these tough times.
Director:
@huggyd
Writer:
@caralofty
Producers:
@laura_mcnicholas (925 Productions) and
@jamesjheath
(
@randanproductions ) in association with
@vicofilms
Executive Producers:
@foxcormac Cara Loftus
Associate Producer:
@friendlyneighbourhoodcolman
Line Producer:
@niamhclancygale
Cinematographer:
@watterscathal
Production Designer:
@maconrua
Costume Designer:
@the_gwen_and_only
Casting Director:
@aineosullivancasting
Composer:
@scott_twynholm
@beachpictures.ie
@screenireland
@spiltmilkfilm