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Coming Out Of The West

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A thought-provoking documentary on the pros and cons of two openly gay men living very different lifestyles. Gary, lives in Kilmeena in the West of Ireland and Keith has moved from the West of Ireland to the city centre of London. Throughout the film we see and hear the varying perspectives from each character about […]

Me First

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Feeling trapped in an unhappy marriage, Sarah confides in her daughter’s friend. In a moment of weakness, everything changes and she is suddenly faced with feelings she has never felt before. Sarah must chose between her family and her own happiness. When she makes her choice, it’s up to her daughter to put her mother’s […]

Dream Kitchen

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A young man arrives home to find his Dad repairing the car and his Mum busy cooking, as usual. In these depressingly dreary surroundings the son imagines a luxurious dream kitchen, in which he plucks up the courage to tell his astonished parents the good news: “I’m gay”. But, all too soon, his fairy-tale comes […]

Stand Up To Bullying

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Irish anti-homophobic bullying advertisement, created as part of BeLonG To Youth Services annual Stand Up! LGBT Awareness Week. The campaign promotes friendship among young people as a way to combat homophobic bullying. With kind permission of BeLong To.

James

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Young James struggles as the outsider kid at school. His teacher, Mr. Sutherland, is the only person he feels he can connect with. When James finally puts a voice to his feelings, Mr. Sutherland’s response isn’t what James had hoped for. James was one of 22 short films which was selected for the International Dramatic […]

Novena

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Directed by award-winning filmmaker Anna Rodgers, who has made numerous LGBT films which have been distributed internationally, Novena captures an unusual event in Catholic Ireland. The Solemn Novena is an annual 9 day festival of faith at St. Joseph’s Redemptorists Church, Dundalk. Each year the festival is attended by thousands, coming from the local area […]

I Am

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This beautiful and poignant film was commissioned by TENI (Transgender Equality Network Ireland) and is a conversational piece which explores gender identity and transgender experiences in Ireland. With kind permission of TENI.

No Strings

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Bryn, a jaded young man new to London, is finding it difficult to cope with his new surroundings. Seeking a distraction, he invites Sean, an intrusive extrovert, over to his apartment. After a casual sexual encounter, Bryn wants to be alone again but Sean doesn’t want to leave. Directed by Eoin Maher, winner of the […]