Irish Shorts 3: Pure Cork (In Competition)
A showcase of the emerging (and established!) filmmaking talent across Cork County.
TIME TO TUNE IN
Aoise Tutty Jackson | Ireland | 2023 | 11 mins
‘Time To Tune In’ is a short film that transcends borders. Over the course of a year, the filmmakers collected over 40 audio recordings from participants around the globe, capturing the pulse of a profound moment in history. Participants responded to a series of questions following a guided meditation which was transformed into a musical score and soundscape that serves as a mirror to the collective consciousness. The film combines intimate personal reflections with visually captivating dance sequences. ‘Time To Tune In’ offers a universal lens on ever-evolving awareness, giving us all a chance to reflect and connect with one another in a rapidly changing world.
DOLLAR BABY’S
Remi Alfallah, Megan Haly | Ireland | 2024 | 13 mins
Strapped for cash, an innocent queer couple venture into the 'Girls Club' of online sex work.
BREAKFAST ROLL
Remi Alfallah, Shannon Haly | Ireland, United Kingdom | 2024 | 13 mins
A student and teacher, both navigating their own challenges, find support and an unlikely friendship over a deli breakfast roll.
NIGHT HAG
Lauren Gabrielle Fabilane | Ireland | 2023 | 13 mins
Coella can't sleep. She won't sleep. A presence grows closer every night in a state of sleep paralysis, but as long as she stays awake it will be okay, right? Unfortunately for her, nightmares can't always be avoided if they too exist in your wake.
HEARTBEATS OF HOPE [D]
Aoise Tutty Jackson, Kevin O'Shanahan | Ireland | 2024 | 14 mins
"Heartbeats of Hope" is an inspiring documentary exploring the West Cork Feelgood Festival's decade-long impact on mental health. Through the personal stories of artists and contributors, the film highlights how the festival fosters hope, support and connection within communities. It aims to inspire viewers to create positive change in their own communities, sparking a ripple effect of well-being and resilience.
REPLAY: A FILM FOR ROBBIE O'FLYNN [D]
Fergus Daly | Ireland | 2024 | 6 mins
The time is out of joint. At the All-Ireland hurling final, the referee has made a bad call. The sense is of a Cosmic-level injustice. As everything spirals out of control the colour red of the Cork jersey is swallowed up in a black hole.
SETANTA & JIM CULLEN
Jack Desmond, Cian Desmond | Ireland | 2024 | 19 mins
In a modern retelling of the classic Irish legend, Setanta is a young good-for-nothing, stuck living with his parents in the middle of a housing crisis. When the idea strikes to help aging relative Jim Cullen, in the hopes of inheriting his house, Setanta bites off more than he can chew, especially faced with Cullen's fearsome hound, Bing Bong.
HERE
Mark Lynch | Ireland | 2024 | 15 mins
Leon must navigate returning to his childhood home for the first time since starting college. Leon comes to discover that the house is devoid of any Christmas cheer and has now become a shrine to his recently deceased Mother. While his young sister is happy to see him, his father can’t help but feel abandoned by his son. Not only will Leon have to finally face the grief he’s been avoiding, but learn whether he will be doing more damage by staying or leaving.
Films in competition are eligible for the Grand Prix Irish Short Award, and where stated [GP]. Films eligible for the Grand Prix Documentary Short Award [D] and Pure Cork Award [C] where stated.
Awards presentation supported by Murphy’s (enjoy responsibly).