Produced by Claire McCabe
Directed and Written by Jeda de Brí
Culture Night 2021
Screen Ireland is delighted to participate in Culture Night 2021.
The shorts programme this year is entitled "The Female Take".
This year’s collection of short films are directed, produced or written by female filmmakers.
Short Films
Produced by Greg Connolly
Directed and Written by Éabha Bortolozzo & Jack Kirwan
Her Song
The Banshee’s song comforts Peggy as she unspools the threads of her past, weaving myth and reality, she tells Eve her devastating story.
Produced by Zlata Filipovic
Directed and Written by Cara Holmes
Welcome to a Bright White Limbo
Combining documentary and dance performance, this visually arresting film dives into the mind and creative process of Oona Doherty's award winning dance show 'Hope Hunt'
Produced and Written by Miriam Devitt
Directed by John Robert Brown
Barry
One small dog, one big problem. Next-door neighbours Susan and Breda are relaxing in their gardens when Breda's dog – barking at every passer-by – drives Susan into a murderous rage, with troubling consequences.
Produced by Niamh Herrity
Directed and Written by Leo Crowley
The Dead Hands of Dublin
A failed pianist comes into possession of a pair of enchanted gloves. Upon wearing them, he finds himself playing the piano like a maestro and all his dreams come true.
Produced by Jeremy Purcell, Lorraine Lordan
Directed and Written by Lorraine Lordan
A Cat Called Jam
An affable cat that is new in town just wants to make friends. When he tries to befriend three dogs he struggles to make them see him as he sees himself. He is just one of the dogs.
Produced by Bob Gallagher
Directed by Ben O'Conor
Written by Aoife Noonan
A Terrible Hullabaloo
At 15 Vinny Byrne finds himself fighting for Ireland in the Easter Rising, 1916.
Produced by Jonny Farrelly
Directed by Maureen O'Connell
Written by Ivan Cush