Emer Landers nominated for Best Score at the 16th Underground Film Cinema Awards 2024

Emer is delighted to have been nominated for Best Score at the 16th Underground Cinema Film Awards 2024 for her work on “Picture Day”.

“Picture Day” premiered at the LA Shorts International Film Festival 2023, and also screened at Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival and Chicago Irish Film Festival 2024. It was recently awarded ‘Best Family Film’ at the Healdsburg International Short Film Festival 2023 and was shortlisted for Best Irish Short Film at Kinsale Shark Awards 2023.

Written and directed by Jason Branagan and produced by Emer Durcan for Western Front Studios, Picture Day tells the story of a young boy Milo (Charlie Duffy) who is tormented by his insecurities which manifest in the form of a troll called Alan (played by Joe McGucken). The original score by Emer Landers is a blend of fantastical and comedic moments, and is inspired by orchestral scores from children’s films of the early 90s.

The film also stars Fiona O’Carroll, Aisling Kearns and Peter McGann. Other key crew on Picture Day include cinematographer Brian Durcan, production designer Evelyn Hassett, art director Stephen O’Halloran, costume designer Kate O’Doherty and make-up artist Jean-Louise Keady.

The Underground Cinema Film Awards is an online program running from January to September. Throughout this period, all films screened online have the chance to be considered for nomination for the prestigious Underground Cinema Films Awards. Held at the Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire, this grand event boasts 22 different categories, recognizing every aspect of independent filmmaking. Both feature films and short films are welcome, making it a truly inclusive celebration of cinematic talent.