Good Chips

DIR. NELL HENSEY | 17 MINS

The young daughter of a Vietnamese family struggles to find her place in 1980s Dublin, whether working in their flailing takeaway business or chatting to a local boy on the estate. This moving drama contemplates the immigrant experience, touching on difficulties which still resonate today

Sound & Colour

DIR. EMMA FOLEY | 14 MINS 

Emotionally repressed Irish family dynamics are brought to the fore in this nuanced short focusing on Hannah, returning home for the first time after attempting suicide. Sound & Colour is a powerful short which reveals itself through gestures and looks.

No Such Thing

DIR. PETER YOUNG | 12 MINS 

The unique bond between grandfather and grandson is put through the wringer in this atmospheric horror short, as an obsession with mythical ‘banshee’ unravels family secrets and untold fears. This compelling two-hander features great performances and striking night-time photography.

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