Strandhill Film and Folk Festival
Strandhill Film and Folk Festival
Programme 2
Featuring a diverse showcase of new Irish and international fictional short films. With multiple award-winners, these films are sure to bring laughter, tears and maybe even a new perspective.
Programme 2 St.Anne’s Church 15:45 - 17:45
The Painted Man:
Dan Colley - Drama (Ireland) (12.37mins)
Having recently shown at the Galway Film Fleadh, The Painted Man tells the beautiful story of George, a quiet child who finds solace in his own creative outlets. A fascination that struck him in a formative moment, when he met The Painted Man, a transfixing street performer.
Yellow Belt:
Allyn Quigley - Comedy (Ireland) (18.36mins)
As his parents separate, a young boy on the cusp of adolescence develops an unrealistic crush on an older teenage girl in his Taekwondo class but soon finds out that no matter what age you are, love can sometimes hurt
Kris Kelly - Animation (Ireland)(8.55mins)
A Wind and the Shadow:
As the line between reality and memory blurs, a mother confronts her fears and uncertainty, revealing a narrative of resilience and love. This journey leads to a profound moment when her daughter bravely discusses her illness. Starring Niamh Algar and Catherine Clinch, Wind and the Shadow is inspired by real events and created by the BAFTA nominated writer / director, Kris Kelly
Bean Feasa:
Daniel Butler- Irish Language Short Film (17.07mins)
The skeptical daughter of a traditional healer has her certainties challenged when she encounters one of 'the Good People'. Bean Feasa is an Irish-language supernatural drama inspired by Donegal folktales set and filmed on location in the Donegal Gaeltacht. “A mesmerising and frightening work of ambiguity with a pitch perfect tone of superstition meeting reality” - Foyle Film Festival *Winner 'Best Irish Short Film' @ Foyle Film Festival 2022 *Winner 'Best Irish Short Fiction' @ Louth Film Festival 2023 *Winner 'Best Fantasy Drama' @ Discover Film Awards 2023
The Leper:
Hugh Mulhern- Drama (Ireland)(15mins)
The Leper is a drama about Frankie, a paparazzo reflecting on the encounter that made him question his career. Set in 2005, The Leper blends interviews with real paparazzi with the story of Frankie, a paparazzo with no second thoughts on the ethics of his career. That is until he meets Emma, a reality TV star with terminal cancer.
Not Surgery Hours:
Tia Salisbury- Comedy (UK) (7.04mins)
Dr Goldsworth is on an idyllic marathon training run when she's spotted by her anxious patient Geoff, who's desperate for medical advice and and won't take no for an answer.
Long Way Home:
Mark J Smyth - Drama (Ireland) (15mins)
12-year-old Nigel, sent away for respite, forms a bond with his foster carer, Dan, while grappling with painful truths. Having premiered at the Fastnet Film Festival this year, this special film tells the story of a young teen who forms an unexpected bond with a psychologist in the countryside. Together, they experience a healing through the power of nature and human connection, lifting them both out of darkness and into new light.
Sometimes Her Voice:
Greta Bertauskyte - Drama (Lithuania)(15mins)
Composer Bernadette lives a demanding day between her emerging career and the influence of her mother. An unexpected visit upsets her independence, revealing a lasting mother’s effect on her daughter's everyday life. Director: Greta Bertauskytė Producers: Laura Ratkevičiūtė & Simona Namiejūnaitė
Ticker:
Thom Petty - Drama (UK) (9.1mins)
Howard drives his partner Joseph from their farm to hospital to undergo high risk surgery. The unexpected discovery of an old mix tape in the glove compartment sees the masculinity of their forty-year relationship start to yield. Winner Best Drama, Best Editing and Best International Film at the Fastnet Film Festival
