Spilt Milk is a feature film directed by Brian Durnin and produced by Laura McNicholas (925 Productions) and James Heath (Randan), with a script by Cara Loftus and executive producer Cormac Fox (Vico Films). Developed and funded with the support of Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Coimisiún na Meán, RTÉ, Screen Scotland, and Irish and UK government film tax credits, the film is set in a gritty inner-city Dublin neighbourhood in the 1980s.

The story follows 11-year-old Bobby (Cillian Sullivan), who idolises TV detective Kojak and runs a makeshift private investigation agency with his best friend. When Bobby’s older brother goes missing, their childhood adventure turns dark and dangerous, guided by the strength of Bobby’s loving mother (Danielle Galligan).

The film had its World Premiere at Tallinn Black Nights International Film Festival, won the MUBI Audience Award at Glasgow Film Festival, and went on to win Best Film at Zlín (Czechia), Olympia (Greece), and the Kerry International Film Festival Audience Award in 2025. Spilt Milk was also nominated for Best Film, Director, Script, and Costume Design at the IFTA Awards 2025.

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