# Presents: Creative Producer Laura McNicholas, 'Spilt Milk'

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Podcast: [Film Ireland Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/film-ireland-podcast-896003)
Published: 2026-03-21T13:31:09+00:00
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In this Film Ireland Podcast, we’re delighted to be chatting with creative producer Laura McNicholas, as her film Spilt Milk hits cinemas across the country. Founder of 925 Productions, Laura has been doing exciting work developing and produces television drama and feature films. Following a series of acclaimed shorts and extensive work across the industry, now her debut feature,  Spilt Milk , has enjoyed a successful festival run, picking up major awards including the MUBI Audience Award at the Glasgow Film Festival, the Golden Slipper for Best Film at the Zlín International Film Festival, and a top prize at the Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People, alongside many others. We chat with Laura about her career journey, bringing Spilt Milk  to the screen, and her approach to developing strong, character-driven stories. Listen now on SoundCloud, Apple, Spotify, Acast and Amazon, or subscribe to  Film Ireland wherever you get your podcasts . https://www.filmireland.net/podcast-in-conversation-with-creative-producer-laura-mcnicholas-spilt-milk/ Spilt Milk In a gritty 1980s Dublin inner city neighbourhood, 11-year-old Bobby (Cillian Sullivan -  Blue Moon ) idolises TV detective Kojak and sets up a private eye agency with his best friend. However, when Bobby’s rebellious older brother goes missing, their investigations turn chillingly real — leading them into secrets and danger far beyond what children are ready to face. Nevertheless, Bobby’s brave, loving and inspirational Mother (Danielle Galligan -House Of Guinness) leads him through these tough times. The filmmaking team includes Cathal Watters ( The Dry , Peaky Blinders, Foundation ), director of photography; Shane McEnroe (Foundation…

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