🗓️ Saturday 10th October, 10.30am (Exit Time: 12.00pm).
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From the high-pressure of modern life to high-noon showdowns and folklore twists, this vibrant collection showcases the extraordinary talents of local filmmakers.
In-Competition!
Vote for your favourite short film at the end of the screening.
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THE DISSENTERS
Dir: Ruth Carnegie, UK, 2026, 16 mins
Defying a world that silences women and girls, a mother helps her daughter find her voice.
TRANSLATION
Dir: Emma Whelan, Ireland, 2026, 13 mins
Moving from West to East, a young Irish speaker’s nostalgia hinders her new potential.
CANVAS
Dir: Ryan McGrath, UK, 2026, 17 mins
Struggling for inspiration, art student Erin questions her lifelong passion.
TEETH
Dir: Rhiann Jeffrey, UK, 2026, 12 mins
To help her mum, a young girl takes drastic action to make some extra cash from the tooth fairy.
CALAMITY WAYNE
Dir: Carleton Rodgers, Northern Ireland, 2026, 15 mins
To win the affection of his crush, Wayne must confront his bully in a High Noon, high-stakes showdown.
Ages: 15+ (Infrequent strong language)
Event Duration: 90 mins (Including Voting Time)
BBFC: N/A
All shorts in English or with English subtitles.
