Irish Film Institute -International Film Directory

In the Narrow Shade of a Pen

Taro Madden, 15 minutes, 2018

George is mourning a death that did not come to pass, and Lucianne's bemused sympathy makes some sense of this;

Inner Child

Gary Duggan, 12 minutes, 2018

A woman's inner child knows why she hurts herself and other's around her. Is she ready to listen?

An all-Traveller cast stars in this drama about a young boy who uses the power of his imagination to cope with some tough realities in his life. Jack lost his mum at a young age, has a hearing impairment and…

Inside I’m Racing

Aleksander Szeser, 18 minutes, 2017

A young autistic boy fascinated with motorsport unexpectedly finds a chance to put his passion to the test. Director Aleksander Szeser captures the essence of Formula racing in this short film shot at Dublin's Mondello Park, while Ethan Dodd embodies an…

Introducing Bovina Creamcracker Buttermilk

John O’Connell,
Joe Coveney, 2024

Liam is a lonely farmer who dreams of a more glamorous life. His neighbours help him to realise his dreams by hosting a talent show in the local hall.

The Invisible Boy

James Fitzgerald, 20 minutes, 2020

When a young girl goes missing in a small town, a troubled fisherman is forced to confront the past that destroyed his family.

Irish Folk Furniture

Tony Donoghue, 9 minutes, 2012

An animated documentary short, Irish Folk Furniture tells the stories behind old pieces of furniture scattered about Ireland and the homely ways of life that relied on them. Using stop-motion animation to depict cabinets, chairs, flour bins and other furniture…

The Irish Riviera

15 minutes, 1936

This early example of a state-sponsored promotional film made to entice visitors to the sunny south coast briefly visits Cork City and lingers at the remote outposts of Mizen Head, Garnish, the Blasket Islands (then inhabited), and Dunquin. As well…

The Iron Man

Shane Mulrennan, 2024

Tony is your average, working class Irish hero who runs a door-to-door ironing service. When the perils of modern day competition come for him, does he have what it takes to overcome them?

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