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GEALTRA (‘Wild Bunch’)
Set in the vibrant heart of Knocknaheeny, Cork, this documentary by Brendan Canty (Christy) follows a group of teenagers at The Kabin Studio, a youth-led creativity hub.
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Australian Premiere, Family Ties, In Cinemas, Irish History, Irish Language, LGBTQI+, Music, Online, Travel
IRISH-AUSTRALIAN SHORT FILM PROGRAM
A collection of short films that showcases stories shaped by the interweaving of Irish and Australian culture, through their producers, directors, actors or themes.
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ALMOST WITH YOU
A singer-songwriter (Declan O'Rourke) on tour in Western Australia kindles a new romantic flame while coming to terms with tragedy. A musical love story from Ireland to Australia and back again.
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TRAVELLING BACK (‘Ag Taisteal Siar’)
Explores the rich musical heritage of Ireland’s Traveller community and its contribution to Irish music today.
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TRAD
On Ireland's Wild Atlantic Coast, gifted musician Shóna rebels against her mum and traditional Irish culture and goes on a deeply musical adventure with a bunch of wandering musos.
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Irish-Australian Shorts Program
The Irish Film Festival will, for the first time in its history, present a session of Irish-Australian short films in cinema screenings in Sydney and Melbourne. These films are the product of the interweaving of Irish and Australian themes and cultures through their producers, directors, actors or themes. Ranging from…
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The Spin
Four months of overdue rent, three valuable records, two clueless friends and one hell of a journey! Lifelong pals Dermot and Elvis are quirky, music-loving Tyrone boys who are down on their luck. In a bid to save their much-loved record shop, they embark on a road trip from Omagh…
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Never Stop the Action
A supernova in a New York City subway carriage, NEVER STOP THE ACTION is a kaleidoscopic journey through time and space. We begin our trip in The Bronx, catching a 5am D-Train with our guides Teshi and Casey, two old friends recently reunited at an all night dance party. On…
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In Time: Dónal Lunny
Dónal Lunny is one of Ireland’s most outstanding artists and this is the first film account of his life – a portrait that reveals his peerless contribution to Irish culture and music. A founding member of Planxty, The Bothy Band and Moving Hearts, Lunny played a central role in reviving…
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Fidil Ghorm
A beautiful, contemporary Irish-language movie, FIDIL GHORM is one for all of the family; bringing together traditional Irish music and culture and the innocence and resilience of 10-year-old Molly, who’s on a heartfelt mission to bring her father out of a coma. Believing that winning the All-Ireland Fiddle Competition might wake…
