Dream Boat’s first short film production, Digs for Pennies is a comedy drama about loyalty, emigration, and bare knuckle boxing. Shot in the beautiful sunny southeast, Waterford, the film premiered at the Cork Film Festival in November, 2016.
Starring IFTA Nominee Chris Tordoff, Lalor Roddy & Dara O’Neill – who co-wrote the film with director Evin O’Neill.
In the late 1800s Ireland, a bare-knuckle bower and his manager travel the countryside from fight to fight, making a living from bets and the small purses on offer. The boxer is trying to save money to emigrate but he’s starting to think his manager & best friend is ripping him off.
Produced by Dawn Mac Allister.
In association with Central Arts.
Partnered with Clem Jacob Hire, Q1 Scientific, Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford City & County Council, MCX Training & Development, Build Direct, Thin Gin, Slushee, Athenaeum House Hotel, Sun Life Financial, News & Star, WLR FM, Jack Molloy Catering, St.Paul’s Boxing Club and Carter’s Chocolate Cafe.
With the support of the Local Diaspora Engagement Fund and the Department of the Taoiseach.
