About

Vincent Lambe is an Oscar nominated director and producer from Ireland. He is a triple winner of the Cannes Young Director Award, where his film DETAINMENT received a standing ovation. He has also been nominatated for an Irish Film & Television Award (IFTA), a Royal Television Society Award and has won awards at several international film festivals including the Odense International Film Festival, the Krakow Film Festival, an Emergeging Director Award and a Rising Star Award from Irish Screen America.

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DETAINMENT

(Drama, True Story, 30 mins)

Two ten year-old boys are detained by police under suspicion of abducting and murdering a toddler. A true story based on interview transcripts and records from the James Bulger case which shocked the world in 1993.

Nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the 91st Academy Awards.

..."masterfully told"... ..."a perfect example of what an incredible filmmaker can do with a powerful subject"...

Ali Brown (President of the Jury), YDA CANNES

..."Breath-taking, Mind-blowing, an emotional roller-coaster"...

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EVERY FIVE MILES

(TV Drama for RTÉ)

Slavery still exists... And it's closer than you think.

A petrol station attendant is drawn into the harsh world of a trafficked immigrant car washer, torn between speaking out at the risk of losing everything.

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Detainment

Docu-Drama (Director / Producer)

Two ten year-old boys are detained by police under suspicion of abducting and murdering a toddler. A true story based on interview transcripts and records from the James Bulger case which shocked the world in 1993.

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Broken Things

Short Drama (Director / Producer)

This multi award-winning short film tells the story of a young boy whose love for the piano offers escape from his parents disintegrating marriage and the bullies at school.

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'Ambulance' by Rainy Boy Sleep

Music Video (Producer)

Music video for the single 'Ambulance' by Rainy Boy Sleep.

Client: Universal Music Ireland

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Snúcar Beo

Live Television (Producer / VT Director)

Live coverage of the Northern Ireland Snooker Trophy with interviews and analysis by top ranking snooker players including Ronnie O'Sullivan, Ken Doherty, John Higgins and Steve Davis.

Client: TG4 / World Snooker

Brodcaster: TG4

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'In Flight' by Daithí feat. Danny O'Reilly

Music Video (Producer)

Music video for the single 'In Flight' by Daithí Ó Dronaí and featuring Danny O'Reilly of The Coronas.

Client: Sony Music Ireland

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Detention

Short Adventure/Comedy (Producer)

Starring acclaimed actor, Jim Norton (Father Ted's "Bishop Brennan"), Detention is the story of a school boy who lands himself in detention and gets blackmailed by the school bully into accepting a mission that is practically suicidal.