95 mins / Ireland
A collection of seven of the latest Irish short films from emerging and well-known filmmakers and animators, including Kev Cahill, Aidan McAteer, Emma Wall, Ryan Scura, Dylan Ladds, Robin Lochmann, Arjun Rose, Adam H Stewart, Laura Whitmore, and Irish Film London patron Moe Dunford.
Streets of Fury
11 mins / Ireland / 2019
Dir: Aidan McAteer
In this striking animated short, violent hero Max Punchface gets trapped in an alien world with only some friendly sheep for company/punch practice.
Pat
13 mins / Ireland / 2019
Dir: Emma Wall
Featuring: Rosaleen Linehan, Moe Dunford, Paddy O'Brien, Pauline O'Driscoll, Martin Lucey
Starring IFFL Patron Moe Dunford, and set in 1978, Pat tells the story of a music lover from rural Ireland, who keeps in touch with her son in New York through the only phone box in the village.
Coming Home - Ag Teacht Abhaile
24 mins / Ireland / 2019
Dir: Ryan Scura, Dylan Ladds
Featuring: Paddy O'Leary
Paddy O'Leary returns home from San Francisco to take on the fastest known time on the self-navigated 115 kilometre Wicklow Round, and to rediscover his home through the lens of running.
THEM
15 mins / Ireland / 2019
Dir: Robin Lochmann
A son, banished from his village for refusing to worship a false idol, bears witness to the brewing conflict beyond that may likely destroy civilisation itself.
Sadhbh
13 mins / Ireland / 2019
Dir: Arjun Rose
Featuring: Laura Whitmore, Leyon Stolz-Hunter, Pearl Jarrett, Bradley Turner
Young mother Claire struggles to keep her life together while attempting to present a mask of strength against the judgement of the outside world. But she hides a heart-breaking secret.
More Than God
9 mins / Ireland / 2019
Dir: Kev Cahill
Featuring: Donncha Crowley, Ally Ní Chiaráin, Lorna Larkin, Marie Ruane, Brian Fortune
While attempting to uncover his wife's suspected affair, a devout doctor instead finds himself torn between his religion, the boundaries of love, and his professional obligations.
Abe’s Story
12 mins / Ireland / 2019
Dir: Adam H Stewart
Featuring: Colin O'Donoghue, David Bamber, Owen Roe, Jonathan Ryan
An animated tale about an overworked Irish writer who draws inspiration from his day job in the theatre to write a bloody brilliant novel.