Shorts Program 1 (82 minutes)

A selection of original, short films that exemplify Ireland’s tradition of rich and distinctive storytelling.

Available Thursday, March 18, at 12:00 PM ET

Father Father
2019/Ireland (19 minutes)
Director: Michael McDowell
Father James  must decide what kind of a "Father" God wants him to be. 

Featherweight
2019/United Kingdom (9 minutes)
Director: Kayleigh Gibbons
A dark humored and expressive animation about a small family grieving the loss of a central family member.

134
2019/Ireland (12 minutes)
Director: Sarah-Jane Drummey
On the day of a regional Irish dancing competition, an Irish couple struggle to cope with their child's gender identity.

Halo
2019/Ireland (16 minutes)
Director: Michael-David McKernan
A lonely taxi driver takes drastic action to protect a passenger from heartbreak.
A single-take film about loneliness, infidelity, and intentions.

Silence
2019/Ireland (13 minutes)
Director: Tristan Heanue
A couple embark on a journey in the midst of a family crisis.

Honest
2018/Ireland (8 minutes)
Director: Matthew Roche
A young boy's confrontation with the Son of God makes him question his faith and helps restore his honesty.

Streets of Fury
2019/Ireland (5 minutes)
Director:  Aidan McAteer
Max Punchface is only interested in two things - beating the final boss of his video game and punching stuff. His life takes a strange twist when he opens a portal to the calm world of Sheepland…

Ticket price: $12.00 / 48-hour rental