Francis Hanly is an Irish film director, best known for his work in feature films and television series. Born in Dublin, Ireland in 1972, Hanly started his career as a documentary filmmaker, working on projects for the BBC and other outlets. He made his feature film directorial debut in 2004 with The Honeymooners, a romantic comedy that starred Chris O'Dowd and Emily Blunt.
In 2007, Hanly directed the critically acclaimed drama Boy Eats Girl, which starred Samantha Mumba and Saoirse Ronan. The film was a box office success, and earned Hanly an IFTA nomination for Best Director.
In 2009, Hanly returned to the big screen with The Boat That Rocked, a comedy starring Philip Seymour Hoffman and Bill Nighy. The film was a box office success and earned Hanly a BAFTA nomination for Best Director.
In 2011, Hanly directed the Irish drama The Guard, starring Brendan Gleeson and Don Cheadle. The film was a critical and commercial success, and earned Hanly an IFTA nomination for Best Director.
In 2013, Hanly directed the Irish comedy The Stag, which starred Andrew Scott and Hugh O'Conor. The film was well received and earned Hanly an IFTA nomination for Best Director.
In 2014, Hanly directed the drama Calvary, starring Brendan Gleeson and Chris O'Dowd. The film was a critical and commercial success, and earned Hanly an IFTA nomination for Best Director.
In 2016, Hanly directed the Irish drama Handsome Devil, starring Fionn O'Shea and Andrew Scott. The film was a critical and commercial success, and earned Hanly an IFTA nomination for Best Director.
Hanly is currently in pre-production on his upcoming feature film The Dig, starring Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes.
Throughout his career, Hanly has earned numerous awards and accolades, including two IFTA nominations for Best Director, a BAFTA nomination for Best Director, and a nomination for Best Film at the Irish Film and Television Awards. He is known for his ability to craft compelling stories, while capturing the beauty and emotion of the Irish landscape.
Francis Hanly is an incredibly talented director who has demonstrated an ability to create powerful, emotional films that have resonated with audiences around the world. His body of work stands as a testament to his skill as a filmmaker and storyte
