FÍS ÉIREANN/SCREEN IRELAND WORLD PREMIERE SHORTS
Sat 12 July | 11:30 | Town Hall Theatre | 126’
Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland is proud to present the World Premiere of an exciting selection of new Irish short films funded under the agency’s Focus Shorts and Frameworks short film schemes. Frameworks are co-funded by RTÉ.
Films in our programme can include mature themes/adult content. Viewer discretion is advised.
Punt
In the shadow of the 1994 World Cup, a heartbroken woman returns to the island of her happiest memory to end her life. But, when her pay-as-you-go meter runs out, a coin hunt with the local drunk leads to an unlikely bet: Ireland to qualify.
Director/Writer: Nicky Larkin
Producer: Alanna Riddell Bond
Violent Volition
A conversation about free will versus determinism through the eyes of two fighting game warriors. Do they have the power of choice, or are they puppets on a string? Can they change their destiny, or are they condemned to kill?
Director: Graham Holbrook
Writer/Producer: Dale Robinson
Mouse
Somebody keeps robbing Denise’s car. She suspects Jordan, a local boy hanging around her daughter Shawna. As the mind games grow, Denise struggles to stay calm but eventually confronts him, reclaiming her strength to protect her daughter.
Director: Rosie Barrett
Writers: Alan O’Gorman, Rosie Barrett
Producers: Lorraine Higgins, Aisling Malone
Meteoric
When an artist is hit by a meteor, the result is a “painting” that captivates the world. But the people want more.
Director/Writer: Paul Ó Muiris
Producer: Anne-Flore Aussant
A Song
Music teacher Noel is reunited briefly with his estranged mother during a local trad session. He must navigate his complicated past alongside his connection with new-found love, James.
Director: Ellius Grace
Writer: Shaun Dunne
Producer: Louise Byrne
Bad Person
Cait and Roe are best friends who drink and party their way through college. Out in the real world, Roe sobers up – Cait does not. When Roe gets engaged, Cait is devastated not to be a bridesmaid, and takes her chaotic revenge.
Director: Hildegard Ryan
Writer: Eva O’Connor
Producer: Tara Doolan
The Cloud Herder
An ageing herder protects her flock of clouds from a ferocious storm of her own making.
Director/Writer: Aidan McAteer
Producer: Sarah-Jane Kearns
His House, Home
Closeted Luke cares for his dad with MS. When a queer carer arrives, he is forced to confront his fear of coming out, and their strained relationship.
Director: Aisling O’Regan Sargent
Writer: Philip Emo
Producers: Killian Casey, Philip Emo
Minding
Minding tells the story of Lorraine and her Mixed Race daughter, Carla. It’s about that time in your life where you are flying the nest. You think you’re an adult, that your mother is suffocating, yet you still look to her for groceries.
Director: Emily Foran
Writer: Shannon Welby
Producer: Grace Odumosu
Breeders
After a sweaty night at a local disco, Richard wakes up struggling to fill in the blank spots of the night before. All he knows is that he is moody, ravenous, and his body is going through some worrying changes…
Director/Writer: Suri Grennell
Producer: Deirdre Levins