2012 Galway Film Fleadh Programme

The rules of football and love are alike. You must keep your eye on the ball to win.

Director Cathal Ó Cuaig
Producer Cathal Ó Cuaig

Winter explores the themes of loss of innocence and the agony of trying to revoke the past.

Director Emma O’Sullivan
Producer Ger Prendergast

In which language do you dream? The Polish School explores a community’s attempt to anchor their lives in their new home of Galway. 

Director Michael Ryan
Producer Colm Higgins

A film about vulnerability and the perception of invincibility. 

Director Sarah O’Sullivan
Producer Ger Prendergast

Losing your sight is possibly one of the most difficult things someone could have to deal with in life. For Marian Nolan, it has not stopped her from living a full happy life… with a little help from a new friend. 

Director NUI Galway Global Women’s Studies
Producer Galway Film Centre

After an argument with his wife, Una, Pat runs off to the Cliffs of Moher to honour his dying teenage son, Kyle.

Director Katrin Salhenegger
Producer Carla-Maria Tighe

If you look in the ruins you will find a little ragdoll all on her own.

Director Rachel McCluskey
Producer Bridget Mary Wilson 

The Galway Hooker Restoration Project by Bádóirí an Chladaigh/The Claddagh Boatmen trains our next generation in traditional boat building. 

Director Tony Walsh
Producer Tony Walsh

A day in the life of a Galway coalyard.

Director Daniel Coogan
Producer Daniel Coogan

A young girl finds herself surrounded by some people who are acting very strangely… almost as if they think they are in a zoo.

Director Garry McHugh
Producer Young Irish Filmmakers

Every 30 minutes a farmer commits suicide in India. In this film, the acute agricultural crisis is reflected in the quiet desperation of a cotton farmer.

Director Pranjali Bhave
Producer Donal Haughey

With a mix of interviews with the public and the occupiers themselves, and an array of beautiful images, we get an exclusive insight into the Occupy camp. 

Director Mairead Treanor
Producer Carla-Maria Tighe