Announcing the latest successful Signatures projects
Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board is delighted to announce the projects selected for the Signatures short-film scheme, now in its seventh round.
Cutting Grass by 925 Productions
Writers/Directors: Ruairi O’Brien, John Kennedy
Producer: Laura McNicholas
It’s a hot summer, and a young inner-city boy, Donal, tries his hand at cutting lawns for pocket money in a quiet, affluent suburb. Not having much luck, he encounters Gerry, an old man who, strangely, pays him just to be left alone.
The Hare by Lovely Productions
Writer/Director: Lorcan Finnegan
Producer: Brunella Cocchiglia
Sarah and her strange new neighbour, Florence, feel a strong spiritual connection. When a hare turns up on Sarah’s lawn, a supernatural power is passed on to her.
Rockmount by MDV
Writer/Director: Dave Tynan
Producer: Michael Donnelly
The imaginative tale of a small but determined eleven-year-old boy called Roy Keane growing up in 1980s Cork. He needs to get on the starting eleven for his football club, and nothing is going to get in his way.
You by Suitable Films
Writer/Director: Damien O’Donnell
Producer: Ailish Bracken
Short story author: Nollaig Rowan
A drama about a young mother who finds herself angry, bitter and frustrated after the premature birth of her disabled son.
About Signatures
Signatures is the IFB’s flagship short-film scheme. It showcases live-action short filmmaking, encouraging strong, original storytelling, visual flair and production values appropriate to the big screen. These short films act as a proving ground for Irish creative talents who aspire to write, direct and produce feature-length films for the cinema.
For more information about the scheme, click here.
Watch a selection of shorts on the IFB’s Media Hub.