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Dear Dad
A heartfelt letter from a son to his father as Dave McLeavy revisits his father’s cherished memories of cycling as a young man and the joy of rediscovering it later in life.
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'Dear Dad' is Dave McLeavy’s debut short film—a heartfelt letter to his father. Through this deeply personal journey, McLeavy revisits his father, Mike’s, cherished memories of cycling as a young man and the joy of rediscovering it later in life. At its core, the film is a tribute to love, family bonds, and the inevitable experience of loss. With this short film, McLeavy offers a touching thank-you to his father—a son’s way of honouring the moments, lessons and love they’ve shared.