SHORTS
PROGRAMME 4 + Q&A
FRI 2ND DEC
9.15PM - 10.45PM
"CRIME & FUNISHMENT"
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NOIR STREET
By Adam John Merriman
IRE
4 mins
Ace wakes up to find a hitman has come to settle a score.
By Adam John Merriman
IRE
4 mins
Ace wakes up to find a hitman has come to settle a score.
Noir Street Trailer
THE LAST KNIGHT
By Olexander Onufriev
UKR
12 mins
Vasily is a classic example of a man living under his wife’s thumb. His bossy, grumpy wife is nagging at him from morning till night for no apparent reason. Poor guy has accepted his fate, however, today, on the way to a birthday party, he gets a chance to find out, what it feels like to be a real man, a knight of sorts, and to do something heroic.
By Olexander Onufriev
UKR
12 mins
Vasily is a classic example of a man living under his wife’s thumb. His bossy, grumpy wife is nagging at him from morning till night for no apparent reason. Poor guy has accepted his fate, however, today, on the way to a birthday party, he gets a chance to find out, what it feels like to be a real man, a knight of sorts, and to do something heroic.
The Last Knight Trailer
MR. MURPHY
By Sigurvin Eðvarðsson Falk, Rútur Skæringur Sigurjónsson
ICELAND
5 mins
A dark comedy take on Mr. Murphy's law, an adage or epigram that is typically stated as: "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong."
By Sigurvin Eðvarðsson Falk, Rútur Skæringur Sigurjónsson
ICELAND
5 mins
A dark comedy take on Mr. Murphy's law, an adage or epigram that is typically stated as: "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong."
COMMUNITY WATCH
By Paudie Baggott
IRE
14 mins
A young Neighbourhood Watch officer must keep her community together amidst a series of grizzly local murders while flirting with the police officer assigned to the case.
By Paudie Baggott
IRE
14 mins
A young Neighbourhood Watch officer must keep her community together amidst a series of grizzly local murders while flirting with the police officer assigned to the case.
WICKLOW MONSTERS
By Tara Norris
IRE
5 mins
Kevin gets more than he bargained for when he meets old neighbour, John. John, a Professor of Pre-Celtic/Gaul society can call up Wicklow Monsters. Kevin, ever cynical, does not realise that John has ulterior motives for calling them up.
By Tara Norris
IRE
5 mins
Kevin gets more than he bargained for when he meets old neighbour, John. John, a Professor of Pre-Celtic/Gaul society can call up Wicklow Monsters. Kevin, ever cynical, does not realise that John has ulterior motives for calling them up.
DIRTY WORK
By Seán Hayes
IRE
16 mins
A small-time debt collector agrees to take his most annoying friend along on a job. As the journey progresses, and descends into bickering, he begins to regret his decision.
By Seán Hayes
IRE
16 mins
A small-time debt collector agrees to take his most annoying friend along on a job. As the journey progresses, and descends into bickering, he begins to regret his decision.
ACCIDENTAL SUSPECT
By Jane Shirley
IRE
5 mins
Joe Arnold is a broke actor who wants to win back the love of his life, his ex-girlfriend Kelly. On the way to an audition to play a prisoner, the gig gets cancelled. Joe lands himself into trouble which helps him gain a way back into Kelly’s life.
By Jane Shirley
IRE
5 mins
Joe Arnold is a broke actor who wants to win back the love of his life, his ex-girlfriend Kelly. On the way to an audition to play a prisoner, the gig gets cancelled. Joe lands himself into trouble which helps him gain a way back into Kelly’s life.
SPIRICOM
By Rubén H. Pérez, Carmen Nogueroles
ESP
13 mins 39 sec
Violeta, an esoteric geek and unsolved crime stories, has just lost her husband, a heart attack victim. A few days later, she discovers that perhaps his death was not natural. Violeta needs to know the truth and to find out she buys an amazing gadget on the internet. What will happen from there will be an experience difficult to forget.
By Rubén H. Pérez, Carmen Nogueroles
ESP
13 mins 39 sec
Violeta, an esoteric geek and unsolved crime stories, has just lost her husband, a heart attack victim. A few days later, she discovers that perhaps his death was not natural. Violeta needs to know the truth and to find out she buys an amazing gadget on the internet. What will happen from there will be an experience difficult to forget.
Spiricom Trailer
GORDITX
By Malik Ever
USA
15 mins
As summer comes to a close, kung-fu obsessed Ursula discovers she’s not the only outcast at an exclusive country club summer camp. With the kids’ golf tournament looming, Ursula hopes to win and prove her worth with the help of Chef Cormac, the transmasculine former ladies golf pro.
By Malik Ever
USA
15 mins
As summer comes to a close, kung-fu obsessed Ursula discovers she’s not the only outcast at an exclusive country club summer camp. With the kids’ golf tournament looming, Ursula hopes to win and prove her worth with the help of Chef Cormac, the transmasculine former ladies golf pro.
SHORTS
PROGRAMME 5 + Q&A
SAT 3RD DEC
11.30AM - 1PM
"HA HA HANIMALS FROM PLANET MIRTH"
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THE LAST BEE ON EARTH
By Nick Flugge
UK
8 mins
In early 2024, a documentary crew went to document the story of Sam, an ordinary man entrusted with looking after the last bee on Earth. This is this film of that.
By Nick Flugge
UK
8 mins
In early 2024, a documentary crew went to document the story of Sam, an ordinary man entrusted with looking after the last bee on Earth. This is this film of that.
DEAD DOG
By Colm Sexton
IRE
14 mins
An out of work comedian sees his luck change after making a social media post about his dying pet.
By Colm Sexton
IRE
14 mins
An out of work comedian sees his luck change after making a social media post about his dying pet.
Dead Dog Trailer
THE NEST
By Phoebe Mattana
USA
9 mins
Two soon-to-be step sisters meet up in the park for the first time to go birding in this goofball comedy. After finding a nest of baby birds, we learn how excited Sophie is to have a sister and how doubtful Alexa is that they will ever have a meaningful relationship. Ultimately it is revealed that this is not the first time Alexa has had new step sisters and none of those relationships lasted. The two women then bond over an experience with Sophie’s ex-boyfriend and leave the park together.
By Phoebe Mattana
USA
9 mins
Two soon-to-be step sisters meet up in the park for the first time to go birding in this goofball comedy. After finding a nest of baby birds, we learn how excited Sophie is to have a sister and how doubtful Alexa is that they will ever have a meaningful relationship. Ultimately it is revealed that this is not the first time Alexa has had new step sisters and none of those relationships lasted. The two women then bond over an experience with Sophie’s ex-boyfriend and leave the park together.
The Nest Trailer
RAINING CATS & DOGS
By Vanessa Caffin
FRA
18 mins
Alice is a talented writer but mostly, she’s broke.
With the end of the Covid epidemic, she lost her "writing of eulogy" day job, and the release of her last novel has been canceled by her publisher who finds it too “world before”. To help Alice pay her bills, her psychic offers her to write horoscopes for cats and dogs.
By Vanessa Caffin
FRA
18 mins
Alice is a talented writer but mostly, she’s broke.
With the end of the Covid epidemic, she lost her "writing of eulogy" day job, and the release of her last novel has been canceled by her publisher who finds it too “world before”. To help Alice pay her bills, her psychic offers her to write horoscopes for cats and dogs.
Raining Cats & Dogs Trailer
SONNY, MAMMY & PATCH THE DOG
By Adam Hart
IRE
15 mins
Sonny leads a simple life. As the villages' resident gardener, he spends his days doing odd jobs and earning a modest wage. He is an innocent soul who cares only for 3 things: his Mammy, his dog Patch and having pints on payday.
By Adam Hart
IRE
15 mins
Sonny leads a simple life. As the villages' resident gardener, he spends his days doing odd jobs and earning a modest wage. He is an innocent soul who cares only for 3 things: his Mammy, his dog Patch and having pints on payday.
Sonny, Mammy & Patch the Dog Trailer
SINS OF A WEREWOLF
By David Prendeville
IRE
22mins
When a seasoned parish priest is bitten by a mysterious animal, he begins transforming into a werewolf every full moon.
By David Prendeville
IRE
22mins
When a seasoned parish priest is bitten by a mysterious animal, he begins transforming into a werewolf every full moon.
Sins of a Werewolf Trailer