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Watch: Irish filmmakers unite to create a film to inspire hope

A film made by Commercial Producers Ireland has inspired hope by using some of the great talent in the industry.

Dublin, Easter 2020 - watch the haunting short documentary

Director Luke McManus and cinematographer Alex Sapienza made a film on the streets of Dublin over the weekend, drawing inspiration from Luke Kelly and Seamus Heaney, and vividly capturing an Easter holiday like no other...

Irish Short Films • 15 Apr 20

Irish Short Films: Watch The Cherishing - After '16

We present a week-long series of shorts commemorating the Easter Rising, from Screen Ireland's After '16 funding scheme which marked the 2016 centenary - watch Dave Tynan's The Cherishing.

Irish Short Films • 14 Apr 20

Irish Short Films: Watch Goodbye Darling - After '16

We present a week-long series of shorts commemorating the Easter Rising, from Screen Ireland's After '16 funding scheme which marked the 2016 centenary.

Irish Short Films • 13 Apr 20

Irish Short Films - watch an Easter Rising double bill

This Easter Sunday, we'll celebrate a week-long series of shorts commemorating the Easter Rising, from Screen Ireland's After '16 funding scheme which marked the 2016 centenary...

Irish Short Films • 12 Apr 20

Irish Short Films - watch Ciarán Cassidy's Peter Bergmann

In the summer of 2009, a man calling himself Peter Bergmann arrived in Sligo Town. Over his final three days, he went to great lengths to ensure that no-one would ever discover who he was or where he came from.

Irish Short Films • 11 Apr 20

Irish Short Films - watch Nora Twomey's animation Cúilín Dualach

Cúilín Dualach lives in a small town in the west of Ireland. He strives to fit in as best he can but that can be a difficult when your head is on backwards.

Irish Short Films • 10 Apr 20

Irish Short Films - watch Hugh O'Connor's Corduroy

Following her suicide attempt, a young autistic woman is brought to the West of Ireland to learn how to surf, and discovers she likes it...

Irish Short Films • 09 Apr 20

The Swimmer - watch the heart-warming short documentary

We're delighted to present a series of acclaimed Irish short cinema, presented in association with Screen Ireland.

Irish Short Films • 05 Apr 20

Macarooned - watch the hilarious Irish animation

A desperate castaway navigates shark-infested waters to reach a nearby island paradise, and pits his wits against an escalating run of extraordinary bad luck...

Culture • 04 Apr 20

Irish Short Films - watch Lorcan Finnegan's Foxes

We're delighted to present a series of acclaimed Irish short cinema, presented in association with Screen Ireland.

Irish Short Films • 06 Apr 20

Nice Night For It - heartwarming Irish short films

We're delighted to present a series of acclaimed Irish short cinema, presented in association with Screen Ireland.

Irish Short Films • 03 Apr 20

Bordalo II - watch the fascinating short documentary

An intimate portrait of Portuguese street artist Artur Bordalo as he aims to highlight the extent of our wastefulness and the impact this has on our environment...

Irish Short Films • 01 Apr 20

Watch Time Traveller - Heart-Warming Irish Short Films

We're delighted to present a series of acclaimed Irish short cinema, presented in association with Screen Ireland. This week's theme is Heart-Warming Shorts...

Irish Short Films • 31 Mar 20

Watch Smithy & Dickie - Heart-Warming Irish Short Films

We're delighted to present a series of acclaimed Irish short cinema, presented in association with Screen Ireland. This week's theme is Heart-Warming Shorts - watch Hannah Quinn's Smithy & Dickie below.

Film • 30 Mar 20

Give Up Yer Aul Sins - watch the classic Irish animation

We're delighted to present a series of acclaimed Irish short cinema, presented in association with Screen Ireland...

Irish Short Films • 27 Mar 20

The Crush - watch the Oscar-nominated Irish short film

We're delighted to present a series of acclaimed Irish short cinema, presented in association with Screen Ireland.

Irish Short Films • 25 Jun 21

Watch: Badly Drawn Roy - the short film that inspired the TV show

We're delighted to present a series of acclaimed Irish short cinema, presented in association with Screen Ireland...

Irish Short Films • 24 Mar 20

Watch: Brendan Gleeson in the Oscar-winning Six Shooter

We're delighted to present a series of acclaimed Irish short cinema, presented in association with Screen Ireland.

Irish Short Films • 23 Mar 20

Jack Reynor's directorial debut, Bainne, starring Will Poulter, premieres at this year's Galway Film Fleadh.

Jack Reynor's directorial debut to premiere at Galway Fleadh

The next generation of Irish film talent will be showcased at this July's Galway Film Fleadh, with the world premiere of the latest series of Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland's New Irish Short films.

Film • 25 Jun 19

Orla Casey and Daniel Kennedy star in Another Kind Of Day

Watch: Maria Doyle Kennedy's short film A Different Kind Of Day

A very special seasonal treat, from us to you - watch award-winning short film A Different Kind Of Day, the directorial debut from actress and musician Maria Doyle Kennedy.

Film • 27 Dec 18

Watch: Ghost Train - a spooky short film for Halloween

A special Halloween treat - watch this sinister short tale from Screen Ireland and writer/director Lee Cronin.

Irish Short Films • 31 Oct 18

Watch: The Faeries of Blackheath - a creepy Halloween tale

A special Halloween treat - watch a spooky short film from Screen Ireland, written and directed by Ciaran Foy, the creator of big-screen fright fests Citadel and Sinister 2.

Irish Short Films • 31 Oct 18

John Colleary stars in John Corcoran's award-winning short film Fragile -watch it below.

Watch award-winning Irish short films - Fastnet's finest

RTÉ Culture is delighted to launch our new short film channel, created in association with RTÉ Player. Over the coming weeks and months, we'll be bringing you the best in new Irish short cinema.

Film • 02 Oct 17

Irish Short Films

Watch: Irish filmmakers unite to create a film to inspire hope

Dublin, Easter 2020 - watch the haunting short documentary

Irish Short Films: Watch The Cherishing - After '16

Irish Short Films: Watch Goodbye Darling - After '16

Irish Short Films - watch an Easter Rising double bill

Irish Short Films - watch Ciarán Cassidy's Peter Bergmann

Irish Short Films - watch Nora Twomey's animation Cúilín Dualach

Irish Short Films - watch Hugh O'Connor's Corduroy

The Swimmer - watch the heart-warming short documentary

Macarooned - watch the hilarious Irish animation

Irish Short Films - watch Lorcan Finnegan's Foxes

Nice Night For It - heartwarming Irish short films

Bordalo II - watch the fascinating short documentary

Watch Time Traveller - Heart-Warming Irish Short Films

Watch Smithy & Dickie - Heart-Warming Irish Short Films

Give Up Yer Aul Sins - watch the classic Irish animation

The Crush - watch the Oscar-nominated Irish short film

Watch: Badly Drawn Roy - the short film that inspired the TV show

Watch: Brendan Gleeson in the Oscar-winning Six Shooter

Jack Reynor's directorial debut to premiere at Galway Fleadh

Watch: Maria Doyle Kennedy's short film A Different Kind Of Day

Watch: Ghost Train - a spooky short film for Halloween

Watch: The Faeries of Blackheath - a creepy Halloween tale

Watch award-winning Irish short films - Fastnet's finest

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