aemi Spirit Messages

The world premiere of Spirit Messages, aemi’s 2024 touring programme, receiving its theatrical debut at the 68th Cork International Film Festival.

Curated by aemi for CIFF, Spirit Messages is an opportunity to encounter some of the most impressive moving image work being made by Irish and international artists today. The programme includes cinema premieres of films by Amanda Rice and Niall Cullen alongside new films by artists Ross McClean, Jamie Crewe, Luis Arnias and Dan Guthrie. 

aemi are excited to have their Spirit Messages programme screen for the first time at CIFF before it begins an extensive national and international tour in 2024. Total running time: 66 mins.

COALEY PEAK (A FRAGMENT)

Dan Guthrie | 2023 | 7 mins | United Kingdom | 16mm/Digital

FALSE WIFE

Jamie Crewe | 2022 | 15 mins | United Kingdom | Digital

THE FLESH OF LANGUAGE

Amanda Rice | 2023 | 17 mins | Ireland

THE DOG WHO BECAME A FROG

Niall Cullen | 2023 | 7 mins | Ireland | Digital

TERROR HAS NO SHAPE

Luis Arnías, Venezuela | 2021 | 10 mins | USA | 16mm/Digital

ECHO

Ross McClean | 2023 | 12 mins | Ireland, United Kingdom | 16mm/Digital

This screening will be followed by a Q&A session hosted by Daniel Fitzpatrick.

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