Screen Acting Tips from the Lead of The Drummer and the Keeper

At the Galway Film Fleadh in July we spoke to Dermot Murphy, star of Nick Kelly's first feature film, The Drummer and the Keeper. The film documents the unlikely friendship between a bi-polar drummer and a teenager with Asperger's syndrome, with nuance and depth, showcasing an emotional tale between the two lead characters. Here, Dermot offers his tips for screen acting, and shares how he got the part.

Photo credit: The Drummer and the Keeper 2017 ©