SPARKED | Emerging Filmmakers Showcase
Friday 11.09 at 16:00 • Nano Nagle Conference Room • 90 min • €10
SPARKED presents the next generation of queer filmmaking talent. This short film programme features emerging Irish filmmakers and celebrates fresh perspectives and creative storytelling.
Followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers - Hosted by Cork's one and only queer open mic Litreacha
LAVENDER - Grace Savage, Kayleigh Corcoran
In one year, 3 months, 4 days 6 hours Tyler and Lola are finished school forever. In the meantime, they must make sure their secrets stay hidden and don't end up in the bins, again.
DREAM GIRL - Aisling Collins
Mikey tells Eve about the girl she loves, Eve tries to picture her.
HOME VISITS - Brodie Harold, Sophie O’Toole
Donal is a young priest who cycles around his parish giving communion to those unable to leave their home. After finding friendship with an older woman, their shared experience of institutionalisation leads him on a journey of self-discovery.
BECOMING HER - Angelica Equiza
Becoming Her is an intimate documentary following Jai, a young gay Filipino man who leaves behind a deeply conservative Christian upbringing in search of the freedom to live authentically. After moving to Dublin, he discovers drag, finding a sense of belonging and the freedom to express his true self.
ASTRONAUT - Alex Monaghan
As the prospect of marriage, children, and the threat of domesticity are thrust upon a young Irish woman in an arranged marriage, she begins to crack, and is forced to reckon with her true identity
A DREAM FULLFILLED - Kaia Egritepe
Struggling with inner turmoil, a person withdraws from those around them, becoming consumed by isolation and self-reflection. As they are confronted with their younger self, they are forced to look back at the person they once were and reconsider the perspective from which they see themselves now. Through this reflective journey, they begin to find a sense of understanding and perspective amid their inner turmoil.
FILÍOCHT NA CORCAÍ - Kyra Owers
An intimate documentary showcasing the vibrant poetry scene of Cork City and the talented community of artists involved in these nights.