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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.
The Dead Hands Of Dublin
Sometimes the only thing between life and death is a snap of your fingers.
Stir
Having recently lost his wife, an old man takes on more than he can handle.
Expulsion
Haunted by visions, a young woman revisits an abusive past, seeking to expel inner demons and put an end to her torment.
Barry
Susan is trying to enjoy a spot of gardening when her neighbour’s maddening dog, Barry, destroys the peace.
Hum
Following a heated discussion with his partner, Tim seeks refuge in an empty gallery space, where gallery regular Cecil takes him on an abstract journey.
The Fear
The Fear is a monster with an important job: striking doubt, shame and regret into unsuspecting victims. He preys on those that feel alone.
Seven Feet Nine and a Quarter Inches
The story of a young girl defying gender stereotypes and turning heads in the highly competitive world of youth darts.
Screen Ireland Shorts Q&A
Q&A with filmmakers Miriam Devitt (Barry - Screenwriter/Producer/Actor), Maureen O'Connell (Hum - Director), Peter O'Brien (Seven Feet Nine and a Quarter Inches - Director), Jack Kirwan (Her Song - Director), Leo Crowley (The Dead Hands of Dublin - Director/Screenwriter), Sinéad Murphy (Expulsion - Director/Screenwriter) and Rory Bresnihan (Stir - Director/Screenwriter). Hosted by filmmaker Luke McManus.
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A selection of Screen Ireland produced shorts, curated by the Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival.


Check out the running order and details on the films in this selection to the right of this page.

Sidney, a failed pianist, comes into the possession of a pair of enchanted gloves. He soon finds himself playing the piano like a maestro.


Please note: this film contains flashing lights. Viewer discretion is advised.



Screening as part of the Screen Ireland Shorts Programme.


  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    8 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Ireland
  • Director
    Leo Crowley
  • Screenwriter
    Leo Crowley
  • Producer
    Niamh Herrity
  • Animator
    Aoífe Doyle, Kishan Nayar
  • Music
    Darah Black Hynes
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