Jamie Dornan has signed on as executive producer for the short film Nostalgie, directed by Kathryn Ferguson. The production marks Dornan’s support for filmmaking originating from Northern Ireland, his birthplace.
The darkly comic drama centers on Drew Lord Haig, a faded 1980s pop musician portrayed by Aidan Gillen, who receives an unexpected invitation to perform at a centenary celebration in Belfast. The narrative explores what occurs when one of his long-forgotten songs unexpectedly becomes an anthem, forcing Haig to confront questions about artistic ownership and how his work has evolved beyond his original intentions. The screenplay was written by Stacey Gregg and adapted from a short story by Belfast author Wendy Erskine.
The film features original music and score work by Dan Smith, frontman of the BRIT Award-winning band Bastille. Cinematography comes from Robbie Ryan, a two-time Oscar nominee. The cast includes Michael Smiley, Jessica Reynolds, Seamus O’Hara, and Sean Kearns alongside Gillen. Nostalgie previously won the best live action short film award at the Irish Film and Television Awards and holds BAFTA nominations and Oscar qualification status, positioning it as a potential contender in the Academy Awards’ live action short film category.
Ferguson’s earlier work includes the documentary Nothing Compares, centered on musician Sinéad O’Connor, and Bogart: Life Comes in Flashes. Nostalgie represents her first narrative drama short film. The project is produced by Kath Mattock, Marie-Thérèse Mackle, and Marc Robinson, with Globe Originals presenting in association with Hopefield and Film4. Production companies involved are Stille Productions and Tara Films.
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