‘A Song’ (2025)
‘A Song’ is a 2025 short film funded by Screen Ireland through the Focus Shorts scheme. The short is an adaptation of a short story by Colm Toíbín of the same name. The film stars Darragh Shannon, Desmond Eastwood and Maria Doyle Kennedy.
The film premiered at The Galway Film Fleadh and will be showing at a number of festivals in the coming year.
“During a summer steeped in tradition and song, Noel’s growing connection with James begins to heal childhood wounds until the return of his estranged mother threatens to reopen them.”
Director - Ellius Grace
Writer - Shaun Dunne
Producer - Louise Byrne
Cinematographer - Narayan Van Maele
Editor - Stephen Staunton
Composer - Reuben Harvey
Production Company - Motherland
‘Me & You’ (2024)
‘A Song’ is a 2025 short film about young friendships, summers that feel like they’ll last forever, and the bittersweet feeling of nostalgia. The film was a self funded project which was made in conjunction with Phizzfest. The film stars Enya Donoghue, Holly Sturton and Helen McGrath.
The film premiered at IndieCork Film Festival and won the prize for Best Irish Short.
“A woman looks back on her youth, recounting the times she spent with her best friend. Those were simple times that felt like they’d last forever. Those were days that lasted forever. Things change, but memories stay the same.”
Director - Ellius Grace
Writer - Róisín Ní Haicéid
Cinematographer - Ronan Nissenbaum
Editor - Alex Lynch
Sound - Kieran Sheridan
‘Lost and Found’ (2024)
‘Lost and Found’ is a 2024 self funded short film about loss and grief. It was made to remember a close friend that passed away, and to explore ideas around family, life and moving on from tragedy. The film stars Hazel Doupe, Paula McGlinchey and Cal O’Driscoll.
The film premiered at Dublin International Film Festival and subsequently screened at Kerry International Film Festival.
“A girl’s attempt to find a missing toy from her childhood becomes an inner journey through memory and towards healing.”
Director - Ellius Grace
Writers - Brian Bowe and Ellius Grace
Producer - Ellius Grace
Cinematographer - Eoin McGloughlin
Editor - Stephen Staunton
Sound - Kieran Sheridan
Production Company - Motherland
