When a student makes their first short, it is an exercise in ambition, dedication and imagination. Here is a peek into the future of the Irish animation industry, with some of the best student films from the graduates of Ireland colleges over the last three years.
From all four provinces of Ireland, this is a collection of bold and courageous stories that contain elements of child-like fun and curiosity, highlighting what’s to come from the next generation of Ireland-based talent.
Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí – Praise the youth and they will come!
Boxed inDirector: Will Becher / USA / 2002 / 5:25 min / Screenplay: Will Becher
Animation Ireland TrailerDirector: / / / 1:28 min
Zeitgeist Trailer IrlandDirector: / / / 0:49 min
FluffDirector: Michelle Kiely / Ireland / 2021 / 3:57 min / Screenplay: Michelle Kiely
PinokidokiDirector: Jack Casserly / Ireland / 2023 / 6:00 min
The Small Makings of a StormDirector: Avery Angle / Ireland / 2023 / 4:43 min
Tooth be ToldDirector: Sarah Enright / Ireland / 2023 / 4:14 min
BonkDirector: Jasmin Anderson / Ireland / 2022 / 3:46 min
2% BabyDirector: Róisín Sinai Kelly / Ireland / 2023 / 3:49 min
Hacklims CaveDirector: Reete R Kestlane / Ireland / 2023 / 5:27 min
BluelightDirector: Jean-Ellis Gbessia / Ireland / 2024 / 5:57 min
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The Frog and the WolfDirector: Emiliano Pineda Alverado, Eva Dobuseva / Ireland / 2023 / 3:26 min
Breaking the CycleDirector: Áine Phelan / Ireland / 2023 / 2:50 min
Oisín’s ReturnDirector: Cian Killalea / Ireland / 2023 / 2:22 min
Play TruantDirector: Shane Mc Dermott / Ireland / 2021 / 2:25 min
Contented MediocraciesDirector: Niye Aihie / Ireland / 2023 / 2:40 min
EilidDirector: Naomi Elizabeth Hanlon / Ireland / 2023 / 3:46 min
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In The FleshDirector: Hunter Aarsteinsen, Jennifer McCracken, Sean Sweeney / Ireland / 2023 / 4:50 min
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The Castle of Baron Von SükkerDirector: Derry Luttrell / Ireland / 2021 / 4:42 min
Feel, Felt, FoundDirector: Jayme Murphy / Ireland / 2022 / 4:42 min
Uncovering Hidden Talents and DreamsDirector: Chenxi Li / Ireland / 2023 / 3:25 min
ThalassaDirector: Oisín O Neill / Ireland / 2021 / 3:42 min
The DressmakerDirector: Alexander Navarro Mantari, Magdelena Sikora, Redmond O’Kelly / Ireland / 2023 / 1:33 min
Flash to the PastDirector: Liam Burke, Magdalena Sikora, Redmond O’Kelly, Seosamh Brock / Ireland / 2023 / 0:51 min