GENERATION Shorts

Sat 25 Oct | 10:00 | Pálás Cinema

2025 | 90′

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A selection of shorts by young people programmed by young people.

DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND WEEP

As a young woman struggles with coming to terms with the death of her brother, a mysterious figure begins appearing to her. A photo roman style short film inspired by the myth of the Morrigan.
Director: Cara Schmidt

WASTING

A struggling young girl turns to weight loss in a desperate attempt to gain control over her life. But what begins as a coping mechanism soon spirals into a dangerous obsession, threatening to consume her mind, body and sense of self.
Director: Laura Breslin

INTO THE SILENCE

Across the acid house rave movement in 1990s Ireland, a young DJ confronts the echoes of a life-altering event to rediscover his passion in a time of chaos.
Director: Michael Antonio Keane

BROTHER

Set during the Irish civil war, Brother tells the story of a family torn apart by the conflict.
Director: Elizebeth O’Shea

IT’S ALL GOOD

After finding an old box with photos and equipment from her grandfather’s mountaineering days, Bean ventures on an expedition of her own to feel a connection with him.
Director: Saibh Malcolm

COLD FEET

Synopsis: Two wedding runaways collide and discover they’re not escaping love, just the idea of marriage.
Director: Josefine Flindt

WORST CASE SCENARIO

A fearful monk is stalked by a shadowy horned figure whose mysterious identity leads the protagonist into overcoming his fears.
Director: Roan Murphy

LIFELINES

After being diagnosed with epilepsy, 18-year-old Alex joins a support group and struggles to fit in until a crisis forces her to step up and discover unexpected strength within the group.
Director: Alannah Harrison

SILENT SWEETHEARTS

This silent film follows a clumsy protagonist navigating their way through the trials and tribulations of finding love.
Director: Billie Anna O’Grady

LIPSTICK

Through the eyes of 8-year-old Mabel, ‘Lipstick’ explores the lives of three generations of women within one family as they deal with ageing, sickness and interdependence.
Director: Éilis O’Neill

DAYBREAK

Join commuter students from ATU Galway on their journey to college as they share their thoughts, personal experiences, and opinions about the city before dawn.
Director: Ali Ferris

DAYDREAMING

A young man struggles to determine whether he is awake or asleep, guilt from his past threatens his sense of reality.
Director: David McCall

TALES OF RAILWAY’S PAST

The West Clare Railway is one of many lines in Ireland that were shut down in the 20th Century. If you walk along the line today, you will see little indication of what once was, but listening to the locals, a colourful world starts to unfold before you.
Director: Daragh O’Shea

ASSIMILATION

A young woman journeys through a diverse and hostile alien ecosystem, in the search of her wife.
Directors: Piotr Chodup & Iris Aghedo

THE WICKED AUDTIONS

When the production for Wicked 2 is halted due to budget issues, the team must quickly scramble together to help get the movie off the ground.
Directed by: Maia Harkin