MFF: Short Film Programme 3 + Discussion
Duration: 89mins + discussion
Films may contain adult themes, viewer discretion advised
I'm Grand
Documentary | English | 19mins | Dir. Caroline Harvey
An exploration of those on the front lines of the social care system, I’m Grand shines a light on the human cost of caregiving, the systemic apathy that hinders change, and the power of kindness in the face of overwhelming challenges. *Contains bad language, references suicide and abuse.
The Light Within
Drama | English/Irish | 18mins | Dir. Denis McArdle
The film is a supernatural tale set in 1780 in Rosenallis, Queen’s County, Co. Laois. Lydia, a teenager, must defy her Quaker upbringing to save her ailing younger sister.
Rising Tides
Animation | English | 1min | Dir. Shane W. Brennan
A man lives peacefully by the sea until rising water levels flood his home, forcing him to flee. After a long journey through unfamiliar lands, he seeks refuge in a foreign country. Now living in an urban encampment, he longs for the home he lost, escaping to his memories for solace.
Bayanın Çiftliği
Documentary | Turkish (English subtitles) | 7mins | Dir. Mustafa Safa Atlindal
Bayanın Çiftliği follows the inspiring journey of Halime Çelikkol, a woman from a small Anatolian village who, despite facing personal and societal challenges, pursues her love for horses and archery. Bayanın Çiftliği celebrates the power of dreams and hard work in shaping one's destiny.
Setanta & Jim Cullen
Comedy | Irish | 24mins | Dir. Jack Desmond & Cian Desmond
In a modern retelling of the classic Irish legend, Setanta is a young good-for-nothing, stuck living with his parents in the middle of a housing crisis. When the idea strikes to help aging relative Jim Cullen, in the hopes of inheriting his house, Setanta bites off more than he can chew, especially faced with Cullen's fearsome hound, Bing Bong.
Where the Old Man Lies
Drama | English | 20mins | Dir. Sonya O'Donoghue
In rural Ireland, an old man living in fear and isolation risks everything to protect himself from dangerous intruders.