Film
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.
About
Director
Dave McLeavy
Producer
Dave McLeavy
Running time
11 minutes
Country / Nationality
United Kingdom
Our Judges say:
An endearing homage from a filmmaker to his cyclist father.Matt Heason Festival Director
'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.
