Brendan Canty has carved out a reputation as one of the most captivating and prolific Irish directors, with a career marked by remarkable success. His early endeavors gained widespread acclaim with his video for Hozier's 'Take Me to Church', which has since garnered over a billion views on YouTube, accompanied by two MTV VMA nominations. Since then, Brendan has consistently directed visually stunning music videos for top international artists, including Dermot Kennedy and Talos, as well as commercials for prominent brands such as Adidas, Sky Sports, and Failte Ireland.
In 2017, Brendan directed 'For You', starring Barry Keoghan, which went on to win a Kinsale Shark Award and received an IFTA nomination. Two years later, Brendan directed a second short film, 'Christy', which he later adapted into his debut feature film in collaboration with BBC Film and Screen Ireland. The film had its world premiere at the Berlinale Film Festival in 2025.
Brendan's most recent short film, 'Atali'i O Le Crezent (Sons of the Crezent)', has garnered numerous awards, including the Audience Award and Best Director at Show Me Shorts.
