FROM HEARTH TO HAND (IRISH SHORTS PROGRAMME 4)
🗓️ Sunday 11th October, 10.15am (Exit Time: 11.45am)
📍 The Black Box Belfast
Blending real-world reflections with ancient myths, maritime terrors, animated antics and folklore mysteries; this collection explores the enduring power of history and heritage.
In-Competition!
Vote for your favourite short film at the end of the screening.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
FROM HEARTH TO HAND
Dir: Anthony Redmond, Ireland, 2026, 5 mins
A Donegal blacksmith documents his craft, forging metal Celtic weapons for historical combat training.
DEEP WHERE THE CAILLEACH LIVES
Dir: Liam Pio Raymond, Ireland, 2026, 15 mins
To save his dying mother, Ruairi seeks the powerful Cailleach who offers a cure under the condition that he survives three ruthless trials.
BLOODTOOTH
Dir: Emmet O’Brien & Luke Coffey, Ireland, 2025, 17 mins
It’s not all smooth sailing when a girl tells her younger sister the terrifying tale of murderous pirate Bloodtooth Bill.
IASCAIRE
Dir: Lily Sheehan, Ireland, 2026, 3 mins
Exploring family, identity, and culture through archive and modern footage.
GULLYBOYS
Dir: Shana Reilly, Ireland, 2025, 3 mins
A family of rambunctious seagulls fight to survive in an Irish seaside village.
WHERE THE TREES REMEMBER
Dir: Cahersiveen Youth Film Group, Ireland, 2025, 9 mins
A group of students venture into a forest, unaware that an ancient presence is watching them.
THE WEIGHT OF LISTENING
Dir: William Craig, UK, 2026, 15 mins
A retired nurse reflects on the resilience and compassion required in psychiatric healthcare.
Ages: 12+ / Event Duration: 90 mins (Including Voting Time)
BBFC: N/A
All shorts in English or with English subtitles.
Concessions: (Under 18, Over 65, Carers & Students).
