Shorts 4: That’s What Friends Are For

Filmmakers Attending: Q&A Follows In Person Screening

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In-Person and Virtual—This group of thought-provoking films from some of Ireland’s award-winning directors reveal themes of joy, regret, loss and new beginnings.


Homebird

Set against the backdrop of the Northern Irish coast, Homebird explores the relationship between an emotionally reclusive father struggling to re-connect with his estranged gay son during a night at the seafront amusements. Director: Caleb J. Roberts. 🎥 View Trailer


Shall We Sit?

Having finally come to terms with his illness, Niall sets about revealing the news to those deemed closest in his life. Director: Declan Curran, Cathal Ferris. 🎥 View Trailer


Un/Cut

A hook-up quickly turns into a conversation and history lesson about circumcision. Director: Gordon Hickey


Bruise

It seems like Heather has the perfect life, but then the cracks begin to show. After a particularly harrowing incident, Heather needs help but finds more terror, until she meets her kindred spirits that offer her hope. Director: Mo O’Connell. 🎥 View Trailer


Still Up There

A mortally wounded astronaut awakens in the upper atmosphere after a catastrophic event. He struggles to remember how he got there and latches himself on to the only familiar thing – his own severed arm. Director: Joe Loftus. 🎥 View Trailer


Ready?

Grace needs help with an audition, but the only person available is her Manchester United loving dad, John. Tensions arise when a combination of John’s well-intentioned but misguided efforts and some triggering material rake over some partially healed wounds for Grace. Director: Emma Wall


Snooze

A couple struggle to get out of their comfy bed. Director: Adam Collins. 🎥 View Trailer


Lambing

A young dad in rural Ireland must face his anxiety around gender and bullying when his baby is born intersex. Director: Katie McNeice


Flags and Emblems

A young man attempts to thwart the plans of the local paramilitary to paint a mural on the outside of house. Director: Thomas Pollock 🎥 View Trailer


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Credits

DIRECTOR(S)Various
SCREENWRITER(S)Various
CASTVarious

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Details

PREMIERE STATUS: US
YEAR: 2022
RUN TIME: 87 Minutes

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