Cork International Film Festival is delighted to present a&nbsp;FREE&nbsp;lineup of Festival short films from Ireland and Europe that will inspire and delight as part of this year’s&nbsp;<a href="https://cruinniu.creativeireland.gov.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cruinniú na nÓg</a>, our national celebration of creativity for children and young people. Immerse yourself in a handpicked selection of enchanting short animations and live-action film gems, along with a chat with&nbsp;‘To Be What We Are’&nbsp;director Claire Murphy and CIFF Senior Programmer Don O’Mahony! Watch online for free from 9am to 9pm on Saturday, 15th June.There is limited availability so book your free tickets now. After this content becomes available on Saturday 15th June at 9am, you’ll have 12 hours to start watching. Once you begin, you’ll have 30 hours to finish watching.

Cruinniú na nÓg 2024 @ Cork International Film Festival

The young Traveller children at the heart of the project explore play and creativity and what happens when you follow your imagination as it transforms into a dinosaur and then starts to run. Produced by Cork Midsummer Festival, funded by The Arts Council and Creative Europe.

To Be What We Are

Life isn’t equally sunny for all: Karl, a tree less fortunate than the trees around him, finds a chance for social acceptance in a fallen mango. But thanks to a cheeky little monkey, Karl realizes what truly makes him happy.

Bloom

A desert critter casts the shadow of a palm tree. No other animal has such a shadow. Can the animal exchange it? A reflection on identity and a story about the friendship of two animals that stay together regardless of their species.

Desert Critter

A look back at the childhood of a budding young activist. Between discovering the world and dreaming, will her ideas shape a different future? A musical and naive ode for all ages, dedicated to young activists the world over.

Battle Plan

Bernard works behind the windows of a ticket booth at the Town Hall Square subway station and is waiting for something he seems to have forgotten.

Town Hall Square

Enyo is a brave and daring warrior determined to bring her dead mentor back from Hell. In her quest, she meets Cerberus and befriends him.

Hellscape

In a post-apocalyptic universe, Bob and his dog Pasha survive in desolate lands. They are hungry, thirsty, and tired. Suddenly, they spot a city in the distance!

Apocalypse Dog

Dede is dead. Before, she was always around: day and night, outside or inside, nestled in the family's arms. In his animation, Philippe Kastner shows the darkness of grief and the rich colours of memories and dreams. Dede was not just any dog. She was his dog.

Dede is Dead

Little boy Martin has a visual disorder. He stays at home alone with his only friend - a magical toy called Francis, that helps Martin to explore the world. When he is invited to play football with the kids on the street he happily joins the game but nothing goes as the boy expected.

Symphony

An immersive interview with ‘To Be What We Are’&nbsp;director Claire Murphy and CIFF Senior Programmer Don O’Mahony. ‘To Be What We Are’&nbsp; is produced by Cork Midsummer Festival, funded by The Arts Council and Creative Europe.

Claire Murphy Cruinniú na nÓg Interview

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