Cork International Film Festival is delighted to partner with Cork City Council to present a special St. Patrick’s Festival programme of Irish film shorts. There may be no parade again this year however fans of Irish culture can still enjoy a free selection of film treats to watch online from 13th to 17th March! From heart-warming stories of a mother’s love to an Irish dancing drama, there will be something to delight and entertain you in the comfort of your own home.

HANNAH COHEN’S HOLY COMMUNION&nbsp;Dir. Shimmy Marcus, 2013Hannah Cohen can’t wait to make her Holy Communion. The only problem is she’s Jewish! A heart-warming tale about a little girl and the universal desire to fit in. MARYDir. Shaun O'Connor, 2018When he manages to destroy the town's beloved Virgin Mary statue, Charlie O'Connor does the only thing he can do: he frames his older brother. PATDir. Emma Wall, 2018Set in 1978, Pat tells the story of a lonely music lover who keeps in touch with her son in New York through the only phone box in the village.&nbsp; 134&nbsp;Dir. Directed by Sarah-Jane Drummey, 2019On the day of a regional Irish dancing competition, an Irish couple struggles to come to terms with their child's gender identity.&nbsp; MOTION SICKNESSDir. Jessica Kennedy, John McIlduff, 2012Motion Sickness is a dance film exploring ideas of need, rejection and escape. The film is a collaboration between award-winning choreographer Jessica Kennedy and award-winning filmmaker John McIlduff. THE SHIFTDir. Megan K Fox, 2018It's the first disco of the Gaeltacht, and one thirsty 15-year-old is determined to get the shift against all odds.&nbsp; TIME TRAVELLERDir. Steve Kenny, 2017A 'Back To The Future'-obsessed Traveller boy strives to finish building his own DeLorean replica before his family are evicted from their halting site.&nbsp; <a href="https://watch.corkfilmfest.org/corkfilmfest/play/602a98b6f0232b0089c2df34" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/071049503fe93938d78d7d04a4e0a128.jpg"></a>

St Patrick's Day 2021 Shorts Programme

Hannah Cohen can’t wait to make her Holy Communion. The only problem is she’s Jewish!A heart-warming tale about a little girl and the universal desire to fit in. <a href="https://watch.corkfilmfest.org/corkfilmfest/play/602a98b6f0232b0089c2df34" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/8db4aa5329a043bd2e4401a20c97bb84.jpg"></a>

Hannah Cohen's Holy Communion

A heart-warming tale about a little girl and the universal desire to fit in.

When he manages to destroy the town's beloved Virgin Mary statue, Charlie O'Connor does the only thing he can do: he frames his older brother. <a href="https://watch.corkfilmfest.org/corkfilmfest/play/602a98b6f0232b0089c2df34" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/bbde970beba8494bb8120aab30d83c99.jpg"></a>

Mary

When he manages to destroy the town's beloved Virgin Mary statue, Charlie O'Connor does the only thing he can do: he frames his older brother.

Set in 1978, Pat tells the story of a lonely music lover who keeps in touch with her son in New York through the only phone box in the village. <a href="https://watch.corkfilmfest.org/corkfilmfest/play/602a98b6f0232b0089c2df34" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/8b632a458e3457b8ced688e859b3cc38.jpg"></a>

Set in 1978, Pat tells the story of a lonely music lover who keeps in touch with her son in New York through the only phone box in the village.

On the day of a regional Irish dancing competition, an Irish couple struggles to come to terms with their child's gender identity.

On the day of a regional Irish dancing competition, an Irish couple struggles to come to terms with their child's gender identity.

A teenage marching band rehearses on a rooftop car park. A flock of crows lie dead in the wind. Three people sit in the back of a car waiting to move. Motion Sickness is a short dance film that looks at need, rejection and escape. The film is a collaboration between award winning duo, choreographer Jessica Kennedy and filmmaker John McIlduff. The family portrait of three struggle between boredom and the need for love. A marching band weaves through the car park as the dancers twist and move in trios, fight in twos and laugh as sisters. There is a sinister yet playful feeling within the story and in their movements. Fingers go up noses, the painted white lines are stamped on, a lone bird flies onto a lamppost. The film is commissioned by RUA RED South County Dublin Arts Centre as part of Jessica Kennedy’s Dancer in Residence 2012 scheme, funded by the Arts Council. Motion Sickness has won numerous awards and screened in over 35 festivals worldwide <a href="https://watch.corkfilmfest.org/corkfilmfest/play/602a98b6f0232b0089c2df34" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/f6f99d19a7a337ab22b84ba09262d500.jpg"></a>

Motion Sickness

Motion Sickness is a dance film exploring ideas of need, rejection and escape. The film is a collaboration between award-winning choreographer Jessica Kennedy and award-winning filmmaker John McIlduff.

It's the first disco of the Gaeltacht, and one thirsty fifteen-year-old is determined to get the shift against all odds. <a href="https://watch.corkfilmfest.org/corkfilmfest/play/602a98b6f0232b0089c2df34" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/de457b1b51e0eb67e7567611885ab541.jpg"></a>

The Shift

It's the first disco of the Gaeltacht, and one thirsty fifteen-year-old is determined to get the shift against all odds.

A 'Back To The Future'-obsessed Traveller boy strives to finish building his own DeLorean replica before his family are evicted from their halting site. <a href="https://watch.corkfilmfest.org/corkfilmfest/play/602a98b6f0232b0089c2df34" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/62e480b5dfaea8fb12709f75471401c6.jpg"></a>

Time Traveller

A 'Back To The Future'-obsessed Traveller boy strives to finish building his own DeLorean replica before his family are evicted from their halting site.

St Patrick's Day 2021 Shorts Q&A

Q&A with filmmakers Shimmy Marcus, Emma Wall, Shaun O'Connor, Sarah-Jane Drummey, Jessica Kennedy, John McIlduff and Steve Kenney, hosted by CIFF Senior Programmer Don O'Mahony.

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