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Paul Webster4
Paul has directed successful shorts and TV projects spanning sports, music, nature and politics. His short The Vasectomy Doctor was nominated for an IFTA, screened at festivals worldwide and won 20 awards. Canine won the Audience Award for Best Short Film at the Cork International Film Festival & was selected for Tribeca. His short drama starring Norma Sheahan, supported by SDGI and ARRI Alexa, premiered at Cork International Film Festival in 2025. Paul is also a regular director on Fair City.
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