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Women in Film & Television Ireland (WFT Ireland) is proud to present WFT Ireland 2024 Short Film Showcase at the Irish Film Institute (IFI) on Monday 9 December. Now in its 7th year, the showcase celebrates the diverse and dynamic work being created by women filmmakers in Ireland today.
Dr Susan Liddy, Chair of WFT Ireland says “We are thrilled to present the best of our members’ work—this year the standard has been incredibly high, and we’re excited to promote their talent. There is so much creativity in Ireland, and it’s inspiring to see how these filmmakers are shaping the industry.”
In partnership with the IFI and supported by Coimisiún na Meán, the event will feature a selection of 6 short films, followed by an awards ceremony. The awards will include Best Film, Best Writer, Best Non-Fiction Film, Best Cinematographer, Best Actor, and Runner-Up. The showcase is open to all WFT Ireland members and offers a platform for both emerging and established voices in Irish filmmaking.
Featured Films:
Come Here
Writer: Shaun Dunne Director: Zoe Ní Riordáin Producer: Anna Rodgers, Zlata Filipovic, Jo Halpin DOP: Jose Miguel Jimenez Key Cast: Seána Kerslake, Maud Lee, Peter Coonan
I Found A Place
Writer: Zoë Gibney Director: Zoë Gibney Producer: Jo Halpin DOP: Carol Tormey Key Cast: Brian Gleeson, Bríd Ní Neachtain, Enda Oates
Kiki
Writer: Naomi Sheridan Director: Naomi Sheridan Producer: Lindsay Campbell DOP: Eleanor Bowman Key Cast: Saoirse Azwihangwisi O’Connor, Derek Ugochukwu, Glen Anderson, Graeme Coughlan
R A D H A
Writer: Sonya O’Donoghue Director: Sonya O’Donoghue Producer: Maggie Ryan (Escape Pod Media) DOP: Niall O Connor Key Cast: Lola Blue, Olwen Fouèrè, Ally Ní Chairaín, Rocco Murphy
ShadowFable
Writer: Margaret Kane-Rowe Director: Margaret Kane-Rowe Producer: Richard Kearney DOP: David Christopher Lynch Key Cast: FInnuala GIllen, Colin Malone
Two Mothers
Writer: Anna Rodgers Director: Anna Rodgers Producer: Zlata Filipovic DOP: Eleanor Bowman, Matthew Kirrane Key Cast : Catherine Wheatley and Ivanna Holub
Ticketing: Tickets are available to purchase here
About WFT Ireland: WFT Ireland is part of a global network of over 50 chapters, working to achieve gender balance in the screen industries. Dr. Susan Liddy, Chair of WFT Ireland, was inaugurated President of Women in Film & Television International in September 2023.
For further information:
WFT Ireland, please contact info@wft.ie
Irish Film Institute – please contact Casey Hynes – chynes@irishfilm.ie
ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT 13:50, 20:30
ANORA 20:25
CONCLAVE 13:20 (OC), 15:50, 18:10, 20:40
HOUSEWIFE OF THE YEAR 14:00, 18:30
SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE 16:00, 18:20
THE ROOM NEXT DOOR 16:10
WILD STRAWBERRIES: THE BIG HEAT 11.00
The IFI is supported by The Arts Council
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