This year’s shorts programme showcases boundary-pushing films that span the full spectrum of documentary form. Wielding observational, poetic and participatory modes of storytelling, the programme demonstrates innovation and excellence in contemporary, short form, non-fiction filmmaking.

Mount Trenchard, Jamie Goldrick, 17 mins

Love Song to a Bicycle, Johnny Gogan and Laura McMorrow, 20 mins

A Stone Place, James Skerritt, 9 mins

They Killed Us For Existing, Meghan O’Shaughnessy, 10 mins

Vonnie – Ireland’s Forgotten Fashion Icon, Renata Lima, 17 mins

Because, Frank, Francis Higgins, 6 mins

Call Me Mommy, Tara O’Callaghan, 15 mins

Programmed by Dean Kavanagh

The Audience Award for Best Short Documentary is generously supported by Screen Scene.

Screening as part of the IFI Documentary Festival 2022, September 21st to 25th.