New Irish Shorts

This year’s New Irish Shorts come to us urgent and heartfelt. They lay bare the crises facing our most marginalised communities, yet stay brimming with hope and determination. Familiar queer tales of tradition and family come to us in new shapes, through new voices, while untold queer stories of Traveller and HIV-positive migrant experiences are finally shared on the big screen. It’s a picture of Ireland as we know it, and of the country we hope it might become.

A Song

Over a summer steeped in song, a growing connection begins to heal Noel’s childhood wounds – until the return of his estranged mother threatens to reopen them.

Ellius Grace / Ireland / 18m

Writer: Shaun Dunne

Producer: Louise Byrne

Country: Ireland

Runtime: 18’

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A young trans masc from a distant country finds a new home in Ireland, but the nation’s own problems quickly start to take a toll on him.

Elisa Beli Borrelli / Ireland / 7m

Writer: Elisa Beli Borrelli

Something in the Air

Exquisitely shot by Irish photographer Niamh Barry, this short documentary follows the life of Raychel Sanner, a storm chaser, environmental advocate, and trans woman living in Oklahoma, USA.

Director: Niamh Barry / Ireland / 17m

Producer: Niamh Barry

Out of Shadows

Through sumptuous visuals and lively choreography, three queer immigrants living with HIV share their journeys of finding safety, identity, and community in Ireland.

Pradeep Mahadeshwar / Ireland / 15m

Writer: Pradeep Mahadeshwar

Producer: Adam Rael, John Dillon Breen

His House, Home

When a queer carer arrives to help Lucas care for his disabled father, Lucas is forced to confront his fear of coming out, and their strained relationship.

Director: Aisling O'Regan Sargent / Ireland / I5m

Writer: Philip Emo

Producer: Killian Casey, Philip Emo

Queen Lizzy

This raw and honest documentary portrays the life of Elizabeth Connors, a queer Traveller woman and spoken word poet, and her relationship with her family who have yet to come to terms with her sexuality.

David McDonagh / Ireland / 14m

Producer: Keith Bogue

Marguerite

Marguerite, a woman isolated because of her political views, is confronted by her estranged daughter.

Paul Webster / Ireland / 14m

Writer: Paul Webster

Producer: Aidan White, Nathan Griffin

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