Synopses of Short Films

Day in the Sun (Drama) 

When Peter notices his friend Brian is experiencing the telltale symptoms of advancing Dementia, he enlists the help of a few special people to pull-off the impossible. County allegiances are put to one side as the rural Monaghan community become Fermanagh fans for one very special day in the sun. 15 minutes

Sleuth (Comedy) 

Jake’s family have been up to some suspicious behavior. He is 10 now and will not be left in the dark! Jake decides it’s time to do some detective work. As our Sleuth puts the pieces of the puzzle together, he starts to think that maybe his Mam, Lisa, is conducting some espionage of her own. 11 minutes

The Yellow Dress (Drama) 

Aisling will do anything to get her mother, Marion, out on a date and wearing her yellow dress again – the one that reminds Aisling of the vibrant, carefree woman Marion used to be. Going on a date is the last thing Marion wants and she can’t imagine getting into a sexy dress again after having a recent mastectomy. 15 minutes

Mam’s Old Chair (Animation) 

A film about community and the joy that can be garnered from everyday objects. The chance find of an old chair highlights how locally sourced, locally made goods can be repaired and reused across many generations. 3 minutes

Wine Lake (Drama)

A homeless Irish alcoholic and an artistic backpacker clash on a Sydney street. The backpacker becomes the focus of her anger over a misunderstanding. But the backpacker’s innocence catches her off guard and they quickly develop an unlikely connection over his art. The pair discover the power of genuine self-expression and creativity. 10 minutes

Sentinel (Thriller)

With his father’s dementia progressing, things quickly take a turn for the worse when Carl hears news that his dad is nowhere to be found in his new care home. 13 minutes

Signal (Sci-Fi)

The friendship of two young boys is put to the test as they set out to build a radio to communicate with something other worldly. 10 minutes

I’ll Be Frank (Drama)

For teenager Danny, with regards to musical taste – he did it his way. He got a kick out of Sinatra not Sheeran. Regrets? Potential social isolation. But will his love for Ol’ Blue Eyes get under his skin – or be his salvation? 16 minutes

Ruthless (Comedy/Drama)

In 1970’s Northern Ireland, a young boy, bereft of his mother, defies his father to get the Glam Rock album he so desperately wants. 13 minutes