Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland World Premiere Shorts

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland is proud to present the World Premiere of an exciting selection of new Irish short films funded under the agency’s Focus Shorts, Frameworks and Real Shorts short film schemes. Frameworks are made with the participation of RTÉ. Films in our programme can include mature themes/adult content. Viewer discretion is advised.

SHOWPONY - Shannon Haly [C]

At a queer bar in Cork, Claire is shocked to spot her traditional Catholic Nana, discovering backstage they have more in common than imagined.

SYNCYTIUM - Mikai Geronimo, Josh O'Caoimh

A mortal encounters a celestial being in the forest, whose magical flute controls the flow of time.

FRIED - Zoë Brennan Whitmore

When a recent college graduate unwittingly buys a cursed air fryer, it triggers a dark, obsessive hunger that threatens her sanity.

KNITTED KNOCKERS - Naoimh Reilly [C] [D]

A gift from one woman to another.

STARLETS - Aisha Bolaji

As floods consume the world, 16-year-old Noelle prepares to audition for the Ark cruise ship, pushed by her overbearing mother.

THE COLONIST - Kevin Treacy, Jason Byrne

In a near-future Irish village where animals enjoy equal rights, a newly arrived doctor discovers a guest has moved into her home.

RAT STORY - John Kelly

I woke up at 5am with a giant rat lying on my chest.