short films at “wee irish film night”

SHORT FILMS AT “ WEE IRISH FILM NIGHT”
Screening Friday, July 31st at 7:30pm at Manship Theatre at the Shaw Center for the Arts Third Street at North Boulevard, Baton Rouge 2015 CÉAD GHRÁ (FIRST LOVE) Two best friends set off on a quest in pursuit of their first crush. Run Time: 11 minutes Genre: Comedy Language: English | Irish Director: Brian Deane Writer: Matthew Roche Main Cast: Brandon Maher, Tadhg Moran, Zena Donnelly, Jordan Roche Company: TW Films Awards: 2015 Newport Beach Film Festival -­‐ Official Selection CUTTING GRASS It’s a hot summer and a young inner-­‐city boy, Donal, is trying his hand at cutting lawns for pocket money. When he meets Gerry events take a dramatic turn. Run Time: 9 minutes Genre: Drama Language: English Writer-­‐Directors: Ruairi O’Brien, John Kennedy Main Cast: John Hannah, Karl Rice, Scott Graham, Donal Courtney Company: 925 Productions DEADLY Deadly tells the story of Boney, a working stiff who doesn’t care about his dead-­‐end job. That is, until he has a run-­‐in with a spirited old lady named Bridie… Run Time: 9 minutes Genre: Animated/Comedy Language: English Writer-­‐Director: Aidan McAteer Main Cast: Brenda Fricker, Peter Coonan Awards: 2014 Galway Film Fleadh – Don Quijote Award for Animation in a Short Film LAND IS GOD Land is God tells the story of ageing farmer Jim who has lost his wife and has lost contact with his son Seamus. Helped by an unlikely catalyst, Jim is inspired to re-­‐
establish contact with his son before it is too late. Run Time: 14 minutes Genre: Drama Language: English Writer-­‐Director: Jonathan Beer Main Cast: Ciarán McMenamin, Pat Deery, Stella McCusker, Will Govan, Claire Falconer Company: Out of Orbit ROCKMOUNT 1982, Cork. Roy is 11, small and sure he’s going to get on his club’s starting team. Even if no one else is. Run Time: 13 minutes Genre: Comedy Language: English Writer-­‐Director: David Tynan Main Cast: Craig Keane Harrington Company: MDV Awards: 2014 Galway Film Fleadh – Tiernan McBride Award for Best Irish Short Drama, 2014 Kerry Film Festival – Audience Award TEA WITH THE DEAD A short film about life, death and a packet of biscuits. When Frank’s work as an embalmer is done he makes two cups of tea. One for him and one for the dead. Run Time: 7 minutes Genre: Drama Language: English Writer-­‐Director: Gilly Main Cast: Frank Kelly Company: Wiggleywoo Awards: 2014 Flickers Rhode Island – Best Animation, 2014 Raindance Film Festival – Best Animation UNDER OPEN SKIES An affectionate and nostalgic look at the creation and subsequent dereliction of the countless outdoor handball alleys that scatter the landscape of both urban and rural Ireland. Run Time: 12 minutes Genre: Documentary Language: English Director: Ben Jones Writer: Heather G. Mills Company: Telegael THE WEATHER REPORT Set in 1944, a lighthouse keeper and his wife have their quiet routine unexpectedly interrupted by a phone call. Run Time: 5 minutes Genre: Historical Drama Language: English Writer-­‐Director: Paul Murphy Main Cast: Edward MacLiam, Marie Ruane Company: Two For Joy Productions, RTE Libraries and Archives RINCE (DANCE) A snapshot into the lives of a family of dancers in the West of Ireland. While preparing dinner, the mother brings to light their competitive edge. Run Time: 8 minutes Genre: Family/Drama Language: Irish Writer-­‐Director: Medb Johnstone Main Cast: Éillín Brennan, Peadar Cox, Louse Ní Dháibhéid, Micheál Seoighe Company: Clodagh Ní Bhric