August 2023
- The Peoples' Picturehouse Cork
- Aug 30, 2023
- 5 min read
Updated: Nov 25, 2024
Relive our first-ever event on the 23rd of August by watching some of the brilliant contributions we screened that night! Where the films are not available online, we suggest getting into contact with the creators if you want to view them.
Beautiful Cork / Mickael Do Couto
“Experience one year in Cork in less than 3 minutes ! Witness a year in Cork like never before! Join me as I showcase the city's magical transformation through all four seasons in just 3 minutes. From cozy winter days to sun-soaked summers, I tried to capture it all. It took me two years of dedication, early mornings, and rainy shoots to create this video. So sit back, and immerse yourself in the beauty of Cork throughout the year. Enjoy the journey!’
Josh Tries to Figure Out Why Girls Don't Like Him / Adam Barry-Murphy
A young man attempts to unweave the inner workings of women's minds.
Cast & Crew Details
Crew: Director, Editor, Sound - Adam Barry-Murphy Writers - Adam Barry-Murphy & Ilsa Flynn Producer - Orla Dunne Cinematography - Cormac Ward Music - Oscar O'Sullivan Cast: Josh - Kane Geary O'Keeffe Ellie (who answers the door) - Rachel Roberts Jumbo Sullivan - Oscar O'Sullivan Ciara - Rebecca Walshe Connor, the Gamer - Mark Cotter
Radioactive Bastard / ZootGhost
An innocent citizen is being harassed by a baddie. Unjust violence is about to ensue. Luckily Radioactive Bastard hears their cries for help. He must fight the evil villain and save the day.
Cast & Crew Details
Cast and crew details: Written, Animated & Directed by @zootghost Character Design and Illustrations by @russelltaysom Voiceovers by Russell Taysom & ZootGhost Soundtrack by @samperkincomposer
Machnamh / Muireann Hayes

This documentary showcases the process of constructing a super adobe meditation space. It showcases how Superadobe is made with natural materials collected from the site. It follows the journey of the workshop, from building the foundation to people’s experience of nature and media. The film also delves into the benefits of meditation and how this space can enhance the practice.
Cast & Crew Details
Directed by Muireann Hayes
Workshop leader:
Alex O'Brien
Participants:
Darragh Hayes
Donal hayes
Noreen O'Connell
Joan O'Reilly
Ger Buckley
Dan Davis
Sean Scanlan
Niall Scannell
Music
Clauss Christopher
The Normal Elevator / Paul Dima
In the depths of an ordinary elevator, a late-night shift turns into a harrowing descent into darkness.
Cast & Crew Details
Protagonist - Renata Dima Villian - Matthew O'CC Video editor/Camera operator/Storyboard artist - Paul Dima
End of the Line / Shane Kelleher
A young man named Harry decides he is going to end his life by drinking himself to death. Throughout Harry's night of drinking, we learn more about his troubled past through encounters with strangers he meets during what he considers to be his final night. By the end of the night, Harry realizes he has a choice to make, either confront his past or continue drinking until he is dead.
Cast & Crew Details
Cast details: Harry - James Wile's The Cowboy - Tommo Thomas Chef - Mark Collier Rebecca - Joeley Gibson Phil - Adam Forster Alfie - Sam Mac Ella - Georgie Rodgers Crew details: Director and Writer - Shane Kelleher Producer and First Assistant Director - Emma Coleman Executive Producers - Neil Williams, Anya Kransikova and Max Conil Original Music - "If it were meant to be" written and performed by Cambio Maisha Original Music - "A delicate sound of sadness" written and performed by Robbie Broster Cinematography - Ella Broad Editor - Robbie Broster Production Designer, Costume Designer, and Associate Producer - Caoimhe Kelleher Makeup Artist - Harriet Hope Graphic Designer - Peter McCarthy Boom Operator and Dialogue Mixer - Shane Ring Sound Designer, Sound Recordist, and Associate Producer - Mark Burke Gaffer and Colourist - Oliver Worrell Assistant Editor - Edward Keys Script Supervisor - Dean Downey
M. Sea - The Strangest Magic / Sarah Corcoran
Written and Performed by M.SEA / Mary Claire Woolley
Cast and Crew Details
Performed by M.Sea / Mary Claire Woolley Direction / Production / Styling: Sarah Corcoran Cinematography: Artem Trofimenko Editor: Sophia Felumaz Santabarbara Production Assistant: Arturas Gasilavicous Actor: Jason Harris Shot on location at Laragh House and Old Head Kinsale Lighthouse
Just Visiting / Laurie Shaw

Just Visiting by @laurie_shaw__
Just Visiting is an experimental film exploring the idea of visitation from abstract, inter-dimensional entities.
Cast & Crew Details
Directed and edited by Laurie Shaw. Starring Arthur Pawsey as Retracting Platyhelminth and Kim Crowley as Holder Of The Mirror.
Babylamb - The Weapon / Jamie Hooper & Conor Hooper
"For The Weapon, we conceptualised and co-produced a bonkers music video, directed by Jamie (@somehoop) & Conor Hooper (@conorhooper). We’ve always been keen to expand into multi-media projects and make use of Rían’s virtual-reality expertise. The video combines virtual-reality back-projected scenes and practical effects to produce an otherworldly juxtaposition." - @babylambband
Cast & Crew Details
Directed by
Conor Hooper & Jamie Hooper
Concept by BABYLAMB
Produced by Jamie Hooper
Executive Producers - Tobias Barry and Rian Stephens
Director of Photography - Shane Groarke
Assistant Director - Lakshika Serasinhe
Production Designer - Yvette Picque
Lighting Director/Gaffer - Philip Bond
Production Assistant - Avril O’Sullivan
Stylist - Sarah Corcoran
Motion Graphics - Stephen Rodgers
Editing and VFX - Jamie Hooper
Puppet Styling - Elaine Hooper
With thanks to Miss Daisy Blue & Bauhaus
Hair, Makeup and Nails by Lucy Tobin (Fingerbangin Nails)
With Holly Cox as ‘A.D.’
Alarm Boy / Adam Byrne
A door-to-door security salesman catches a lucky break and stumbles his way into the home of a potential customer. However, this customer is not who he claims to be...
Instagram: adambyrne0, conoriffic1001
Cast & Crew Details
Writer, Director, Editor, Costume Design: Adam Byrne
Director of Photography, writer: Conor Dineen @conoriffic1001
Production Designer, writer, Costume Design: James Young.
Producer: Conor Ryan
Executive Producer: Nicholas O' Riordan
Cast:
Harry - Sam Ray Perez
'Tom' - Jonathan Clohessy
Alarm Man (voice actor) - Eoghan Burke (Fia Rua)
Derek - Matthew Jennings.
Mac an Saol / Anna Doyle & John Murphy
'Our entry to the Little Cinema Galway's 48 Hour Challenge 2022! We were fortunate enough to win the awards for Best Cinematography, Best Use of Prop and a Special Mention for Best Film!' - John Murphy @slaod
Cast & Crew Details
CAST
(in order of appearance)
LIZ- Abigail Walsh
MAGGIE - Daryanna Lancet
URN - Conor McLaughlin
BORLACE - Conor McLaughlin
MAYA HAWKE - Aoife Delany Reade
Story by
John Murphy, Anna Doyle,
Daryanna Lancet, Conor McLaughlin,
Aoife Delany Reade
Screenplay by Anna Doyle
Directed by
John Murphy
&
Anna Doyle
Sesh Heads
Ikenna Anyabuike
Anna Doyle
Sarah Gibbons
Jacob Blunt
Homofonia / Luke Murphy

As their Debs application deadline approaches, a closeted couple must sort their domestic issues as Gaeilge to prevent their classmates from knowing they’re an item. However, translation issues leave their relationship in jeopardy.
Cast & Crew Details
Alana Daly Mulligan – Writer / Producer : @alana_d_m_ Luke Murphy – Writer / Director : @lk_murphy David Christopher Lynch – DOP : @david_christopher_lynch Hannah B. Lane – Production Designer : @hannah.b.lane
