CHIMERA

Dir. Eamonn Hearns

A bookish lab technician uses her access to a DNA database to find the perfect date, but the ‘chance’ meet-cute twists what could be a classic rom-com set-up into a dark tale of body horror.

GROWING PAINS

Dir. Conor Toner & Eillie Wildman

Bernie, a grumpy widower, finds unexpected companionship when he orders a bizarre "Grow Your Own Girlfriend" kit from a mysterious infomercial in this a darkly whimsical exploration of the absurd beauty of finding friendship in a lonely world.

OUR FATHER

Dir. Stuart Hill

This stylish animated short follows scruffy preacher who hatches a plan to lure souls away from a late-night porno shop and preach the Lord's word through seductive dance – that is until the Priest Police shut down his unholy revival

MOLLY & THE ROBOT

Dir. Táine King

In a post-apocalyptic Ireland, Molly is struggling to survive on the last piece of unspoiled land in the country. Told without dialogue, this poetic sci-fi fable blends Irish mythology and reggae rhythms into a story about heritage, survival, and connection.

URINAL SITUATION

Dir. David McCall

A young man after a few too many drinks finds himself in a situation at the urinal of the local pub when a mysterious stranger takes a little too much interest in his toilet habits.

Tuna Tartare

Dir. Lena Greene

In a karaoke bar in post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, an expired can of tuna fish and a fake Louis Vuitton purse encourage each other to believe in their artistic voices even if the world sees them as trash.

THE GNAWER OF ROCKS

Dir. Louise Flaherty

Two young women are captured when they accidentally stumble upon the lair of the legendary Mangittatuarjuk, Gnawer of Rocks. As they assess their situation, they realise they must look to the past to outsmart the monster and save themselves.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Dir. Aleksander Pakulski

Bogdan helps his wife to organise a birthday party for their deceased son to help her come to terms with the loss, but soon his own unprocessed grief begins to rise to the surface.

RENDEZVOUS

Dir. Lydia Stone

Dave wants nothing more than a peaceful night's rest. Unfortunately, the rats in his walls are out for booze, tunes and violence. If his day was bad, his night is about to be worse!

WHISPER OF THE TRANQUIL WATER

Dir. Jun Chong

Xiao Qing is a young masseuse stuck in a bad situation with the mama-san of the massage parlour she works in. When a mysterious caller provides a source of comfort and validation events soon spiral, resulting in chilling consequences.

PRAYING MANTIS

Dir. Joe Hsieh

A mutant praying mantis must seduce and prey on men in a desperate attempt to save her child. As the story unfolds and she fails in her mission, it leads to dark secrets and revelations from her past.