The TG4 film Fidil Ghorm, has won the Audience Award for Best Irish Feature at the Newport International Film Festival in California.

This moving story, part of the Cine4 initiative, captured hearts with its tale of young resilience, musical magic and the bonds that bridge generations.

Written by Galway author Patricia Forde and directed by Galway-based Anne McCabe, it was produced by Bríd Seoighe and Pierce Boyce of Abú Media in Indreabhán.

Fidil Ghorm follows 10-year-old Molly, who hopes that learning to play the fiddle like her comatose father might awaken him. Her journey leads her to an unlikely mentor – a grumpy but talented fiddler in a rehab centre – and together, they embark on a journey of healing and transformation.

“Molly’s journey in Fidil Ghorm resonates deeply, capturing the magic and resilience of the human spirit through the lens of Irish language and culture,” said Máire Ní Chonláin, Commissioning Editor at TG4. “We’re honoured by the audience’s recognition at Newport Beach and proud to bring this unique story to screens as part of the Cine4 initiative, which continues to champion powerful Irish-language storytelling. Congratulations to Abú Media and all the Fidil Ghorm crew on their big win.”

Pictured: Producer Bríd Seoige of Abú Media (second left) at the Newport Film Festival, with Ódhrán Ó Casaide, Róisín Ní Chasaide, Edith Lawlor, Ray Lawlor and Sibeal Ni Chaiside, who were involved in the film, with Edith playing the main role of Molly.