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Euroshorts Ireland Presentation: Irish cinema is on the rise. Since the late 90s, when funding organizations started to take interest in a new wave of young filmmakers, the film industry in Ireland has been growing steadily, and with it a new love for the art of cinema. See for yourself what all the fuss is about, with Eurochannel’s latest edition of Euroshorts, featuring the hottest new filmmakers and performers from the green hills of Ireland. Keep a close eye on these hot new talents: you’ll be seeing their names on the Oscars in a few years. |
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Separations Agency (2009) Director: Shane Martin Synopsis: Rob wakes up one morning to find out that his girlfriend has dumped him, with the news being delivered in the strangest way possible.
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Mr. Foley (2009) Director: D.A.D.D.Y Synopsis: Mr. Foley wakes up in hospital to find himself haunted by strange sound effects.
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Chairs (2009) Director: Pete Moles Synopsis: During the televised finale of an international musical chairs competition, two competitors were searching for a free chair and wound up finding love. But what happens when the music stops? |
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Circus Man (2009) Director: Jill Beardsworth , Keith Walsh Synopsis: Tom Duffy has travelled the roads of Ireland with his family’s circus since the day he was born. His ancestors have made the same journey since 1827. As Tom travels this road, the film travels through his deepest, darkest memories. |
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The Ballad of Kid Kanturk (2009) Director: John Butler Synopsis: "The Ballad of Kid Kanturk" is a love triangle of the blackest sort. In one corner is Slim, representing the last champion of decent, traditional values. In the other corner is The Kid, an amoral stranger who takes to the stage to battle for the heart of his wife, Mona. Observing this pitched musical battle, are a pair of mysterious Europeans with their own sinister agenda. |
