My name is Regina de Faoite and I am a writer director from County Cavan. The Lacey Way is my graduate short film. The Lacey Way gives voice to a subculture of families who do not want to fit into society’s rigid box. 17-year-old George Lacey is tired of not fitting in. She ventures out into the real world. My hope is that 'The Lacey Way' will give audiences an honest and uncomfortable look at the realities of a sheltered childhood and our society’s treatment of the vulnerable young people who emerge from one. The Lacey Way represents my voice as an emerging filmmaker. I am passionate about the themes of protection and girlhood. I am excited to continue to explore my inclination towards striking imagery and overwhelming emotion. The Lacey Way won Best Debut Short at the Galway Film Fleadh 2026.
