John Morton is directing the short film Mom Friends, which starts shooting today.
Mom Friends is one of ten projects selected for Focus Shorts 2025, Screen Ireland’s flagship short film scheme supporting emerging Irish filmmakers.
The shortfollows a struggling new mother lured into a too-perfect Mum group that offers her encouragement and creativity. But when she discovers their bloody secret, she must decide whether to join them or stay with her sabotaging husband.
John is a multi-award-winning actor, writer and filmmaker. He has previously directed several other short films including Smitten, Seanie & Flo, Kathleen and Swerve. He is currently Watergate Theatre’s Artists in Residence for 2026-28 and has written numerous plays including Taboo, Heart Shaped Vinyl and Denouement, for which he won Best Theatre Script at the 2026 WGI Zebbie Awards.
