Dublin Animation Film Festival 2021

Irish

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28 films in package
Fall of the Ibis King
The antagonist of a dark opera becomes increasingly unsettled following the unlikely return of the former lead actor.
The Late Shift
If you can't handle the heat - get out of the kitchen!
The Dead Hands of Dublin
A failed pianist comes into possession of a pair of enchanted gloves. Upon wearing them, he finds himself playing the piano like a maestro and all his dreams come true. Just when he thinks he has everything, fate intervenes.
Starprints
Little witch Hattie is distraught when her pet cat dies. She decides to research ways she might bring her friend back to life...
Little Boy Litter
Little Boy Litter pedals and pilfers his way around the countryside in search of treasure among the trash that has been dumped in his locality.
Fly Away
"Even when distance is an issue, love will find a way. Fly Away is an animated short film created during the pandemic when people were creative about communication and how people connected through various means."
The Ghost Dog
The ghost dog is a cute ghost story about the process of grief and the importance of the bonds we make with our loved ones.
Dracuvan
In 21st century Dublin, Dracula decides to adapt his bloodthirsty ways into a modern day business venture - a mobile blood donor clinic - Dracuvan.
Bardo
A woman questions her lifestyle choices.
Nightlink
Set in Dublin after the pubs close.
Some Days
Memories, they come and go.
Sunride
Sunride goes through the point of a cyclist as they face obstacles whether emotional or physical.
Smooth Mouth
Willy's always wanted to be a rancher, but now he's been put out to pasture
Mam's Old Chair
An Irish film about community and the joy that can gained from every day objects. The chance find of an old chair highlights how locally sourced, locally made goods can be repaired and reused across many generations
Alienated
In a tiny cafe in Dublin, a hardworking Alien barista is faced with more than an order, as she hustles to make coffees for two overly nosey customers.
Memento Mori
A post-mortem photographer's certainties are shaken by his latest subject, a recently deceased young woman.
Her Song
The Banshee’s song comforts Peggy as she unspools the threads of her past, weaving myth and reality, and she tells Eve her devastating story.
Cliodhna Queen of the Banshees
Cliodhna is a 7 year old like no other, Cliodhna is a Banshee.
Shelly Banks
The wistful sailor, overwhelmed by the effects of alcohol, falls deeply in love with something he sees in the distance. A Fish.
Play Truant
Finn is a rebellious teen who skips school to play in the local arcade.
Cherry Blossoms
A little girl has run away to the sea to reminisce about times her parents weren't fighting.
Out of the Blue
The Pursuit
With only a spacesuit for protection on an alien planet, an astronaut must fight for her life when it contracts a computer virus. A science fiction love letter with a new take on the idea of man versus machine.
Circle in a square
Stan's day to day life is full of greyness and distance. But every Saturday at 3pm, his best friend shows up to show him the power of imagination and how it can be used to bring joy to an otherwise joyless life.
Jake & Sidd The Beast of Obsidian Peak
A creative young artist and and his practically minded writer friend fall out and then come together to defeat an epic enemy.
Where the Water Falls
The Adventures of Mr. Pineapple
A baby’s vivid imagination gives him a new friend as he takes on a journey to recover something lost.
Some Body
Loyalties are tested in Victorian London when a grave robber is forced to commit murder.
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A failed pianist comes into possession of a pair of enchanted gloves. Upon wearing them, he finds himself playing the piano like a maestro and all his dreams come true. Just when he thinks he has everything, fate intervenes.
  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    7 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Ireland
  • Rating
    Moderate Violence, Threat and Injury
  • Note
    Directors Biography & Filmography: Leo Crowley is a writer and creative at Pink Kong Studios. Writer/ director of “The Dead Hands of Dublin” (2020). This is Leo's first time directing an animated short film for Cinematic release. Leo is the studio's second director, working on commercial projects as well as writing on Pink Kong Studios own concepts. Leo was the co-writer and assistant director of Pink Kong Studios TV series Urban Tails (2019). Leo has a background in animation having received a first in a B.A. Animation degree from the Irish School of Animation (Ballyfermot). Directors Statement: "The story of “The Dead Hands of Dublin” is intended to serve as a cautionary tale set against the backdrop of early 1900’s Dublin. It tells the story of Sidney, a failed pianist who comes into the possession of a pair of enchanted gloves. Sidney feels unlucky in life, love, and in his work, while other people always seem to catch all the breaks. Instead of proactively setting out to make that change with a bit of hard graft, Sidney opts for the shortcut to success. This leads to life changing results for him, the girl he is infatuated with, and all those around him. The creative team behind “The Dead Hands of Dublin” have crafted a piece with a strong visual, gothic-noir aesthetic. The Dublin fog and the imposing, inky black shadows really transport the viewer into Sidney’s world. With strong rhyming narration the film will thrill audiences as they follow Sidney's darkly comic tale of music, murder and melodrama."
  • Director
    Leo Crowley
  • Screenwriter
    Leo Crowley
  • Producer
    Niamh Herrity
  • Cast
    Jim Norton
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