Martin Duffy
Author, Editor and Film Director
About
Martin Duffy is an award-winning Irish director, writer, film editor, and script consultant based in Berlin. His films have garnered prestigious accolades, including the Celtic Film and TV Festival Jury Prize, the Audience Award at the Berlin Film Festival, and the 'President’s Award’ at the Fort Lauderdale Film Festival, alongside selection for the Deauville International Film Festival. After years of experience writing and editing for television, Martin directed his first feature film, ‘The Boy from Mercury,’ in 1996—a semi-autobiographical story of an 8-year-old boy with an over-active imagination.Since then, Martin has directed three additional feature films while continuing his prolific writing. His diverse body of work includes children’s novels like ‘Mothership’ and ‘Peg Leg Gus,’ books on social history such as ‘The Trade Union Pint,’ ‘‘The Viceregal Microbe,’ and 'Not Yet,' and acclaimed radio plays like ‘The Apollo’ and ‘Tricks of the Trade.’ He has also helmed several documentaries for German and Irish national radio.Martin's latest work, "DAD," delves into five generations of fathers and sons, exploring their emotional lives and the profound connections that shape them. "DAD" is currently available for pre-sale at Publishizer.com.
DAD
Five generations of FATHERS and SONS
Leighlin Road
In this bittersweet memoir, writer and filmmaker Martin Duffy looks back on the formative and teen years of his life growing up in the working-class Dublin suburb of Crumlin.
LEIGHLIN ROAD is mostly witty and fond and, at times, laugh-out-loud funny. But it has dark undertones. It creates on paper images from a writer steeped in film.
Peg Leg Gus
Children's Book available in
print, ebook and audiobook.
The Book Collection
LEIGHLIN ROAD, being my memoir of the first 21 years of my life, is still in print. I wrote it to mark my 70th birthday.
BARNEY AND MOLLY in its new 2023 revised edition is the last I will present about how I researched facts before you and I entered the world of emotional history.
VICEREGAL MICROBE is the somewhat complicated story of how a member of British royalty wanted to fight against the spread of tuberculosis in Ireland (my own father's mother died of tuberculosis) but the rising Republican fight for freedeom mocked and stopped her because of her royal background.
THE TRADE UNION PINT is a fine book with its own pitch: the best employer in Ireland fought against trade unionism: if you have the best pay and working conditions, what else do you want? The workers wanted a voice.
NOT YET was me helping my brother Bill tell his amazing life story.
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The Publishizer Write your own story coaching program
The journey of writing a book is often deeply personal, a powerful act of self-discovery and healing. Just ask Marcus van der Post, an inexperienced writer who transformed his own powerful narrative into the acclaimed book, Hidden Addiction. His guide in this process was his friend, the experienced writer and editor Martin Duffy.As Martin guided Marcus, he found himself inspired to delve deeper into his own decades-long family research, leading to his book, DAD. Like Marcus, who peeled away layers of generational trauma through his writing, Martin explored raw family history to uncover profound emotional truths.Their individual experiences with Hidden Addiction and DAD ignited a shared passion: to help others harness the incredible, healing power of storytelling.Do you carry a profound story within you, yearning to be told but feel ill-equipped to share it? Martin and Marcus offer a unique mentoring process crafted specifically for you. Their support extends far beyond the writing desk, providing crucial advice on how to grow your online presence as an author and navigate the dynamic world of modern publishing. Whether you dream of self-publishing or simply need a guiding hand, they understand that presenting your book effectively online is paramount today.Don't feel overwhelmed—you're exactly where you need to be. Marcus and Martin have walked this road, transforming personal narratives into published works. Backed by the invaluable experience of Bethany, CEO of Publishizer, this program offers comprehensive guidance to bring your book alive through the latest and most impactful methods of modern publishing.
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Let's Connect!Whether you're curious about my books, exploring support for your own writing journey, or simply have a question, I'd love to hear from you. Please select the option that best fits your inquiry, and I'll get back to you personally.What brings you here today?Order a direct copy of 'DAD'More info on the 'Write Your Own Story' coaching programGeneral question or feedbackMedia or collaboration inquiryTell me more about what's on your mind.