Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland Shorts

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland is proud to present Irish short films funded under the Focus film schemes, along with Cork picks of recent Screen Ireland short films. [WP] indicates World Premiere status.

PUNT - Nicky Larkin

In the shadow of the 1994 World Cup, a heartbroken woman returns to the island of her happiest memory to end her life. But when her electric meter runs out, a coin hunt sparks an unlikely bet: Ireland to qualify.

LIKE ME - Aisling Brady [WP]

Alor is a 20-something beast-like monster who drifts through life wearing a humanistic mask. When she reluctantly attends a grungy gaff party, Alor meets a seductive stranger who fascinates and challenges her wavering spirit.

A SONG - Ellius Grace

Set during the Willie Clancy Summer School, A Song follows Noel, a reserved teacher whose bond with James stirs memories of his estranged mother, forcing him to confront identity, family fractures, and music’s power to wound and heal.

MAGIC MARKERS - Jason Branagan [WP]

When he comes across magical markers that bring his drawings to life, Jack creates a big brother to protect him from school bullies, but when the magic begins to fade, he must find the strength within to stand on his own.

THE AFTERS - Jamie O’Rourke [WP]

A film about feeling terribly out of place and working class anxiety on the conveyor belt of hyper capitalism.

Films in competition are eligible for the Grand Prix Prix Documentary Short Award [D], Redbreast UNHIDDEN Short Award [RU] and Pure Cork Award [C] where stated. All films 2025, except where indicated.

Awards presentation supported by Murphy’s.