New Live Action Short Films to Premiere this weekend at the Galway Film Fleadh
The selection of live action short films funded by Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board (IFB) which premiere at next week's Galway Film Fleadh will offer up a mixture of romance, drama, comedy and a little bit of football magic. Featuring a number of both Irish and English language short films, the line up was funded through the Gearrscannáin and Signatures short film schemes.
Signatures is a short film scheme for the making of live-action, fiction films that act as a proving-ground for Irish creative talents aspiring to write, direct and produce films for the cinema.
There are four films produced under theSignatures short film scheme in the line up to look forward to.
Cutting Grass, written and directed by Ruairí O'Brien and John Kennedy introduces us to a young inner-city boy, Donal, during a hot summer, as he is trying his hand at cutting lawns for pocket money. Business is not good, however when he meets Gerry his luck changes and events take a dramatic turn. The film was produced by Laura McNicholas for 925 Productions Ltd.
In Sophie at the Races we join Sophie as she journeys to the races on a promise from her troubled mother Hariette that she will meet her father for the first time. Written and directed by Alan Friel, this moving drama was produced by Fiona Kinsella for Jumper Productions.
Rockmount tells the story of eleven year old Roy Keane as he aims to get onto the first team at his football club Rockmount AFC. Set in 1982 Cork, the film was shot in and around Cork city earlier this year. Imagining Roy as to what he may have been like as a child, the film was written and directed by Dave Tynan and produced by Michael Donnelly for MDV.
Written by Muirinn Lane Kelly Personal Development sees Fintan's already fragile relationship with his youngest daughter put to the test with the arrival of some unexpected news. Directed by Tom Sullivan this touching drama was produced by Alan Keane for Hot Drop Films.
The programme also showcases two films made through the Gearrscannáin scheme. Gearrscannáin is a short film scheme to produce Irish language short films that will appeal to a general audience. Ceád Grá depicts the trials and tribulations of love and friendship and sees two best friends work it out as they set off on a quest in pursuit of their first crush. Directed by Brian Deane and written by Matthew Roche, this heart warming film was produced by Eamonn Cleary of TW Films.
Rince presents a glimpse into the lives of a family of Irish dancers. While preparing a hearty family meal, the mother brings to light their competitive edge. Produced by Clodagh Ní Bhric, this foot tapping short film was written and directed by Medb Johnstone.
To take a sneak peak at the trailers for these latest short films before they premiere this weekend visit www.thisisirishfilm.ie/shorts
The Signatures and Gearrscannáin shorts will premiere on Saturday 12th July at 2pm in the Town Hall Theatre.