SHORTS

113 mins /
March, 19th, 23:00 / March, 20th, 15:30 - Q&A / March, 21st, 19:00
March, 22nd, 21:10 / March, 23rd, 22:40


1. TНЕ MAN INSIDE

DIRECTOR – RORY BRESNIHAN

A short story in memory of Lisandro who accidently locked himself in.
Best Short Film - European Independent Film Festival & Palm Springs International Film Festival.

2. FRANKIE

Frankie is fifteen and preparing for fatherhood. He's determined he's going to be the best dad ever, but as his day goes on, he starts to realise how impossible this will be for him.
Best Short Film – European Film Awards.

3. THE SOUND OF PEOPLE

The story of a moment in the life of an eighteen year old boy, standing on the brink of his life and death.
Best Short Film – Belfast Film Festival.

4. BORIS

Based on the true story of Boris Yeltsin’s visit to Ireland.

5. GRANNY O’GRIMM’S SLEEPING BEAUTY

Granny O'Grimm, a seemingly sweet old lady, loses the plot as she tells her version of Sleeping Beauty to her terrified granddaughter.
Nominated for Oscar 2010.

6. BOLT

Neville is the city broker who is sick of being the victim of car thieves and vandals. Duane is the lead singer of a band which is tired of being a failure. Neville takes drastic action which changes all their lives forever.
Best Short Film – Brussels Film Festival.

7. FIFTY PERCENT GREY

Eternal peace and tranquility isn't all it's cracked up to be. Life can play cruel tricks on people. So can Death. In the end, it all averages out in shades of grey. In death, there is no black and white.
Nominated for Oscar 2001.

8. RIBLOK FOUNDATION

Ernest attends an interview at the Riblock Foundation. As the questions grow increasingly bizarre he wonders whether he’ll get the job and if he does, what will it entail?

9. USELESS DOG

A witty documentary about an inept but lovable farm dog.
Top Prize, European Short Biennale.

10. BADLY DRAWN ROY

A live action couple give birth to a badly drawn animated baby.
Best Film – Boston Film Festival.

11. GUY’S DOG

DIRECTOR – RORY BRESNIHAN

The story of an alcoholic dog who is completely dissatisfied with life. With the help of a pet lizard, he tries to become human with devastating consequences.
Top awards at Cork and Galway Film festivals.

12. DENTAL BREAKDOWN

A musical comedy about five reluctant student dentists whose eyes are opened to the cruel consolations of their career by a sadistic tutor. Warning: this may hurt a little!

13. MR. FOLEY

Holy Moley! Mr. Foley wakes up in hospital to find sound effects him and he doesn't know the score.

14. MOORE ST MASALA

Shop clerk Baba, falls for the sexy estate agent across the street. When he sells her lunch, she steals his heart. There is only one way there love can make it... Bollywood Style!
Top award at Cork International Film Festival.

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