Name: A Short Trip to the Movies: 3 short films
Start: 2024-07-27T15:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-07-27T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Skibbereen Town Hall

A Short Trip to the Movies: 3 short films

Skibbereen Arts Festival

Come and enjoy 3 award-winning  short films, all with a local connection.

Skibbereen Town Hall

Skibbereen Arts Festival 2024

Arts in the Heart of West Cork. 
Possible the friendliest arts festival in the country, Skibbereen Arts Festival is a 10-day celebration of the arts, packed with the very best of local, national and international talent. Come and Enjoy!

Come and enjoy 3 short films, all with a local connection. I'M IN LOVE WITH MOTHER NATURE (2024) 15 minsA wonderfully celebratory film created by Salt &amp; Pepper, a participative arts collective of older LGBTQ+ people working with artist and filmmaker Toma McCullim through Uillinn West Cork Art Centre. The film picked up the Jury Special mention for Best Irish Film at its first trip out at Catalyst Film Festival in Limerick. It has just played to an international audience at Europride in Thessaloniki Greece.‘ A film that embraces and articulates beautifully the simple pleasures of life, exploring the fears and joys of aging, and providing a reassuring and realistic portrait of this universal yet under-represented part of humanity.’ _ Roisin Geraghty and Lisa MulcahyJury Special Mention for Best Irish Film, Catalyst Film Festival."This is the films local premier and we are delighted share it with you all. We are Salt &amp; Pepper because our hair is going salty grey but we are still the spice of life!" TWO FOR THE ROAD (2023) 18minsDirector Lochlainn McKenna // Producers Produced by <a href="Heriage.ie" title="Heriage.ie" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Heritage</a>Amidst spontaneous travels around a 1990s Ireland, Oscar, a young boy, finds himself navigating the true essence of adventure with his father, one spirited weekend at a time. Two for the Road is an award winning short film, produced by Skibbereen founded production company Heritage, funded by Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland. Filmed entirely on the Beara Peninsula on 16mm film, featuring Ewan Morris &amp; Steve Wall (Dune: Part Two &amp; The English).Awards include: IFTA nominated (2024), Academy Award Longlisted (2024), as well as recipient of 10 international film awards. JUST US (2024) 07:55 minsDirected by Cian HamiltonTwo strangers meet while trying to escape the chaos of a house partyWinner 'Best in Cork' at Fastnet Film Festival 2024

Our {communityGuidelinesLink} describe the sort of content we prohibit on Eventbrite. If you suspect an event may be in violation, you can report it to us so we can investigate.

To report other categories of prohibited or illegal content, submit {link}

A Short Trip to the Movies: 3 short films

More events from Skibbereen Arts Festival

Discover more events from Skibbereen Arts Festival, from Film & Media to other experiences you might love.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Skibbereen and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.

A Short Trip to the Movies: 3 short films

More events from Skibbereen Arts Festival

Discover more events from Skibbereen Arts Festival, from Film & Media to other experiences you might love.

You might also like...

Browse more events with different dates, prices, and formats to find your next great experience.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Skibbereen and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.