Dermott Petty is a multifaceted creative individual, exceling in both the realms of filmmaking and playwrighting. His notable achievement in the cinematic sphere is the feature film "Manband!", a mockumentary that cleverly tackles the themes of Boysbands, Ageism, and Bad Dancing. This project was made possible by a grant from the esteemed Irish Film Board, which recognized the merit of his script, "The Prodigal Dancer". In addition to his feature film work, Petty has also directed a trio of short films: "Waits (In) Love?", "Jesus of Limerick", and "Paddy Takes A Meeting". These shorts have garnered recognition and accolades at various prestigious film festivals, including the Clones Film Festival, the Galway Film Fleadh, and the Moscow Short Film Festival. Furthermore, Petty's talent extends to the stage, as evidenced by his playwriting endeavors. His notable plays include 'Time Travel & The Leaving Cert', which was performed by the Limerick Youth Theatre, and' Body of Water', which was showcased as part of Culture night.
