IRISH-AUSTRALIAN SHORT FILM PROGRAM

CASTLINES
Directed by Naoise Devaney

Set against the backdrop of a weathered pier, two men from different generations clash over what the land should become. For one, it’s a sanctuary of peace and familiarity, a place that has anchored him for years. A place that means more to him than people realise. For the other, it’s a blank canvas for progress and change, a fresh start.

Their dispute comes to a head until an unexpected night of drinking disarms their defences, opening the door to vulnerability, honesty, and connection.

THIS HAPPENED
Directed by Stuart Drennan

It was all great craic – until it wasn’t.

A piece about consent, binge drinking and toxic masculinity. Deeply inspired by a real encounter of the director from several years ago.

ROOM FOR MORE
Directed by Noel McInerney

Tucked away in the quiet hills of the rural countryside, a reclusive graphic designer named Rana lives a carefully curated life of solitude, hamsters, and pixel-perfect order. But when Eva, a radiant, wellness influencer, is entered into the cottage by an elusive landlord who promptly vanishes, Rana’s world is quietly invaded.

Room For More is a deliberate allegory for the ongoing war in Palestine, shown through an Irish lens.

TALES OF THE CURRAGH
Directed by Joshua Brown and Iobhar Stokes-Rodriguez

During a thunder storm, a mother tells her daughter legends, stories and history about the Curragh where they live. She tells her about how important it is to keep our history alive, and to protect our natural landscapes for the future.

CUPÁN TAE
Directed by Darragh Scanlon

While bartending, Ciarán is approached by Sean. Confused by Sean’s Irish, Ciarán realises he has fallen out of touch with his language. When he finds his father’s old Irish notes, he takes this as a sign to teach himself again.

With his Irish improved, he finds himself a new job and feels more in touch with his culture and family than before.

COMING IN 4’S
Directed by Katashi Films

A hip-hop track where Sydney-based Irish-heritage rapper AEDAN celebrates his 22nd birthday and pays tribute to his favourite number, 4.

The song’s instrumental is built around hard-hitting, steady drums, complemented by an elegant and soulful sample. AEDAN’s signature blend of singing and rapping creates catchy, memorable moments that keep you coming back.

ONE BY ONE, THE LIGHTS GO OUT
Directed by Kathy Raftery

As the filmmaker’s 87 year old father steps away from the land he has tended for decades, the film captures the quiet end of an era for a family farm steeped in history and memory.

Narrated by the acclaimed Irish writer Michael Harding and inspired by his essay, the story is a tender meditation on legacy, loss and the passage of time.

FLIRT
Directed by Aisling Kane and Louis Flanagan

A young man’s debs night is turned on its head, when a secret threatens to devastate his relationship and future plans.