St. Patrick’s Day is almost upon us. It is a time for Irish people and their descendents all around the globe to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland.
Indeed, so popular is this event that it is now celebrated by huge numbers of people in the U.S.A who are not of Irish descent. According to Statista, a staggering “49 percent of respondents stated they will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year.
https://www.statista.com/statistics/413393/share-of-americans-celebrating-st-patrick-s-day/
What better way to join in with this great occasion than to invite over friends and family and watch some great Irish-made shorts on Sofy.tv, the world’s leading short film-on-demand video platform.
To help you to choose the best movies, here is Sofy.tv’s list of best short films for St.Patrick’s Day.
1. Boogaloo and Graham
Directed by Michael Lennox
Ireland, 2014
14 min – Comedy, Drama, Family
Set in Northern Ireland during the worst period of ‘the troubles’, this moving film tells the story of two boys, Jamesy and Malachy, who receive the gift of two baby chicks from their father. This single act has a profound impact on the boys’ lives.
Rearing the chicks in the house, the boys become vegetarian and set their sights on one day running their own chicken farm. However, it is not long before more changes threaten the boy’s innocence and rock their dreams forever.
Watch Boogaloo and Graham on Sofy.tv via this link.
https://sofy.tv/viewer/film/boogaloo-and-graham
2. The Lost Letter
Directed by Kealan O’Rourke
Ireland, 2016
7 min – Animation, Family, Fantasy
The Lost Letter has been incredibly well received by Sofy.tv audiences, who have scored it 9.5 out of 10. This wonderful animation tells the story of a boy who is trying to get his neighborhood ready for Christmas.
When, during his cheerful preparations, the young boy meets a miserable old woman who is lacking any Christmas spirit, he decides to do whatever he can to ensure that she has a very merry Christmas.
Watch The Lost Letter on Sofy.tv via this link.
https://sofy.tv/viewer/film/the-lost-letter
3. Vultures
Directed by Ciarán Casey
Ireland, 2021
11 min – Crime, Drama, Thriller
Directed by Irishman Ciarán Casey, this thrilling crime short film follows a character called David who is doing his best to support his family. One night their celebrations are met with a gang of criminals carrying knives.
A happy time quickly turns into a nightmare. They are then forced to live with the repercussions of knife violence and come to terms with how it destroys families.
Watch Vultures on Sofy.tv via this link.
https://sofy.tv/viewer/film/vultures
4. Because of War, Lust and Love
Directed by Alessandro Dioguardi
Ireland, 2018
16 min – Drama, Fantasy
This harrowing film takes place in 1916, just after the Easter Rising. It follows one of the leaders of the uprising, Fionn mac Cumhaill, who has had to escape to the countryside. The film examines his thoughts and emotions just after the defeat by the British and the revenge he dreams of dishing out upon them.
An excellent short, it won a total of 8 awards on the international film festival circuit.
Watch Because of War, Lust and Love on Sofy.tv via this link.
https://sofy.tv/viewer/film/because-of-war-lust-and-love
5. Tomorrow
Directed by Guvernor Sanchez
Ireland, 2019
22 min – Drama
This wonderfully shot short film is set in rural Ireland. It follows a man as he undertakes a road trip through the stunning Irish countryside. A young man has decided to get away from it all to break the routine in his life. He travels with an unlikely companion on an adventure that will ultimately change the way he sees life and ultimately, himself too.
Tomorrow managed to bag an impressive 5 awards on the international film festival circuit and is well worth a watch.
Watch Tomorrow on Sofy.tv via this link.
https://sofy.tv/viewer/film/tomorrow-1
6. Fragile
Directed by John Corcoran
Ireland, 2017
13 min – Biography, Comedy, Drama
Fragile has been described as a short film about life and death, and all the phone calls in-between. Made for just 5,000 Euro, it picked up one award from the Ouchy Film Festival 2018.
Watch Fragile on Sofy.tv via this link.
https://sofy.tv/viewer/film/fragile
7. Psychic Sue
Directed by Dave Lojek
Ireland, 2013
12 min – Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
A laugh-filled dark comedy that ended up winning a staggering 69 awards on the international film festival circuit. That alone should be reason enough to watch it.
Sue is a psychic who uses her ability to read people to prey on vulnerable people who believe their loved ones are somewhere in the afterlife. When, one day, she is confronted by real ghosts in her home, she freaks out and decides that she must seek the help of a medium.
Watch Psychic Sue on Sofy.tv via this link.
https://sofy.tv/viewer/film/psychic-sue
8. 1 BILLION
Directed by Dave Thomas
Ireland, 2020
10 min – Documentary, Biography, Family
1 Billion is another short film that was much-loved on the international film festival circuit. It managed to rack up 46 award wins in the 2020 season and is continuing to please Sofy.tv audiences all over the world.
With more than 1 billion people in the world who are disabled, this film examines how so many are held back by the difficulties and drawbacks placed on people who often find themselves living as second-class citizens because of how their disabilities are treated.
Watch 1 Billion on Sofy.tv via this link.
https://sofy.tv/viewer/film/1-billion
9. Time Slips Away
Directed by Richard Keane
Ireland, 2001
4 min – Drama
A touching short that tells the story of an elderly couple as they talk over past memories and try to cope with the inevitable future that is coming their way.
Watch Time Slips Away on Sofy.tv via this link.
https://sofy.tv/viewer/film/time-slips-away
10. A Day in the Life of A Pint
Directed by Robbie Walsh
Ireland, 2014
3 min – Comedy, Family, Music
This funny 3 minute short has nothing to do with the main character but rather the funny events going on outside the window.
Watch A Day in the Life of A Pint on Sofy.tv via this link.
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