IFCT Schedule

Short Films: Young Actors Showcase

 

Dolls and Houses Directed by Pola Zen, Israel

Unlike her older sister, seven year old Lily hasn’t yet realized that her parent’s divorce is not temporary. Torn between being Daddy’s little girl and Mommy’s pillar of strength Lily tries to make sense of her new life. The difference between the harsh reality she is living and what she understands of it becomes smaller as she matures before her time. At an age where Lily should be playing with dolls she dreams of finding a home. But in order to find a home Lily must grow up. 

Emily's Song Ireland Directed by Thomas Kennedy

Emily’s Song is the story of Fintan and Ralph, two brothers who set about helping their Dad get through his grief long after the death of their mother, Emily. Always in trouble at school and suffering from alienation at home Fintan decides it is time to take matters into his own hands. He puts aside his petty quarrels with his brother and together they use their talents and ingenuity to formulate a plan that will shock their father back into reality and make him see them again.

 

The Wind of Change Directed by Susannah Watson UK

Father Directed by Ruth Carr Australia

Sean has never met his dad, he isn't even sure what he looks like

Marion and the Princess (Marion agus a Banphrionsa) Directed by Melanie Maxwell Ireland

ireland 1961, a young girl goes to extraordinarty lengths to meet Princess Grace of Monoco on her official visit to Ireland

 

Out of Milk Directed by Nicola Morris UK

8 year old girl and the boy next door spend their days walking their substitute dogs. Returning early from her daily errand. She discovers the repairman has been servicing more than the tv

 

 

Wallflower Directed by Jade S Bokhari UK

Wallflower, Janey, straight A's and pink retainers, is devastated when her gorgeous stepsister Angelica runs away to find her real father, Aldo. When their mother turns to drink and Janey's own doting, grey father becomes distraught at Aldo's return, Janey's world spirals into tragedy.

Mur Directed by Benjamin d'Aoust

A child plays with a ball against a wall. Another rhythm emerges, he tries to understand where it came from.

 

Lukas DENMARK Directed by Esben Larsen

Lukas is 10, he has to struggle for the possibility to be an ordinary kid

 

Ammenmärchen Directed by Theresa Braun Germany

A word spoken thoughtlessly by her mother leads to far-reaching fantasies for 10-year-old Marie.