Shorts Program 1 - Irish Film Festival Boston

A selection of original, short films that exemplify Ireland’s tradition of rich and distinctive storytelling.

Father Father / dir. Michael McDowell / Ireland / 2019 / 19 mins Father James must decide what kind of a “Father” God wants him to be.

Featherweight / dir. Kayleigh Gibbons / UK / 2019 / 9 mins A dark humored and expressive animation about a small family grieving the loss of a central family member.

134 / dir. Sarah-Jane Drummey / Ireland / 2019 / 12 mins On the day of a regional Irish dancing competition, an Irish couple struggle to cope with their child’s gender identity.

HALO / dir. Michael-David McKernan / Ireland / 2019 / 16 mins A lonely taxi driver takes drastic action to protect a passenger from heartbreak. A single-take film about loneliness, infidelity, and intentions.

Silence / dir. Tristan Heanue / Ireland / 2019 / 13 mins A couple embark on a journey in the midst of a family crisis.

Honest / dir. Matthew Roche / Ireland / 2018 / 8 mins A young boy’s confrontation with the Son of God makes him question his faith and helps restore his honesty.

Streets of Fury / dir. Aidan McAteer / 2019 / 5 mins Max Punchface is only interested in two things - beating the final boss of his video game and punching stuff. His life takes a strange twist when he opens a portal to the calm world of Sheepland…

Available to rent until midnight March 21, 2021 (EDT) Please visit the How to Guide for watch windows during your rental.