NATIONAL SHORTS PROGRAMME - ‘BEST IN SHOW’

A series of award winning shorts from the cream of Irish Filmmakers

‘Naked Lights’ Comedy/Drama - Written/Directed by Jeda De Bri Running time: 14 mins ‘When a masked stranger threatens to burn down a 24-hour petrol station, disaffected night shift attendant Emma is all that stands in his way.’

‘Turnaround’ Drama - Written/Directed – Aisling Byrne
*Oscar Qualifying
‘A west Cork cleaner uncovers a tightly held secret whilst navigating the fast paced
pressures of a tourist property Turnaround.

‘Dembaya’ Animation - Directed by Borja Guillot
Forced to flee their African village due to war, a young girl and her family seek
refuge in Ireland.

‘Two for the Road’ - Drama - Written/Directed – Lochlainn McKenna
*Oscar Qualifying
‘Amidst spontaneous travels around 1990s Ireland, Oscar, a young boy, finds
himself navigating the true essence of adventure and chaos with his father, one spirited
weekend away at a time.’

‘Room Taken’ – Drama - Directed by Tj O'Grady Peyton written by Michael Whelan
*Oscar Shortlisted 2025
Having just arrived in Ireland, Isaac finds an unexpected answer to
his temporary homelessness when he secretly takes refuge in the home of Victoria, an
elderly blind woman. As these two strangers coexist, a touching and unexpected bond
forms between the unlikely pair.

‘Gaza in Colour’ Written/Directed – various Gazan Children
A project, and organization focused on sharing stories and
fostering creativity from Gaza, particularly featuring animated films created by children in
refugee camps. This series of short animations about daily life and stories from Gaza.
written and created by children of Gaza under guidance of animation workshop tutor
Haneen Koraz.