WildLight
The Wildlight Channel showcases fresh and original short films from around the world. Featuring both animations and live-action shorts including Sundance-winners, Oscar and Bafta nominated short films, Wildlight's films encompass a multitude of genres, from comedy, drama, viral, musical, left-of-centre, art-pieces and more, with style always at the forefront. The Wildlight Channel brings an impressive catalogue of films from leading distributors and filmmakers. Content partners include Breakthru Films, Bord Scannán na hÉireann/The Irish Film Board, Billy Blob, Monster Distributes, The Darklight Festival, Network Ireland Television, Simon Ellis, Brown Bag Films, D.A.D.D.Y, Jim Ether, All Films, Lovely Productions, Oily Films, and over 100 other independent filmmakers, Festivals and Distributors from around the world.
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When Nuns Attack
Written by Eveanna de Barra & Boru \n\n Animated & voice by Boru \n\n The title says it all! A series of random attacks by Nuns on unsuspecting victims. The nuns are on the loose. Say your prayers
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Stay out of my bag
Written, Directed & Produced by Frances Roe \n\n With the dawn of video telephone calls one would think that it would be hugely beneficial, but when a boyfriend accidentally receives a video call he finds out more than he bargained for
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Deerpark
Written & Directed by William Walsh \n\n A woman is getting chased through the woodlands by an unknown assailant but are his intentions good or bad...?
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Paranoid fat chick gets fired
Written, Directed, Produced & Edited by Cecilia McAllister \n\n When an overweight lady gets called into her boss' office to get made redundant she reacts angrily by blaming his discrimination towards her weight.
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Rapunzel: The Blonde years
Directed by : Fiona Ashe \n\n Written/Produced by : Trish Groves \n\n Rapunzel is desperate to escape from her prison tower. The Handsome Prince comes to rescue her but discovers there are situations where size really does matter.
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A Facebook Fatwa
Written and produced by Eamonn Carey A Facebook Fatwa is the story of what happens when innocent pictures on a Facebook page end up in the wrong person's hands. The short film tells the story of how one boy met one girl and ended up with a price on his head.
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The Athenrides
Directors: Jessie Ward & Susan Morrell \n\n Producers: Lauren Kerchner & Fiona Kelly \n\n Three severely misguided Irish girls fancy themselves as the Next Big Thing when an ambitious manager lends a helpful, if wandering, hand in turning them into the all-singing, all dancing girl band, THE ATHENRIDES. With more delusions of grandeur than actual talent, they've got their eyes on Eurovision. It's Spinal Tap meets You're A Star!
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Don't Leave Me Hanging
The subject matter on this film may be sensitive to viewers. \n\n Written & Produced by Paddy C. Courtney \n\n Directed by Simon Gibney \n\n This short film follows Gary, a fourteen-year old boy on his journey from school to home and the people he encounters along the way. This is something he does every school day. However, todays journey is different.
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The Perils Of Internet Dating
Director/Writer Simon Eustace \n\n Producer Paul Schwer \n\n The Perils of Internet Dating is a fast paced, two-minute comedy with a surrealist twist. A guy and a girl experience the harsh, bizarre reality of online dating. But will they find each other in a sea of distressingly bad dates?
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Chips
Director Rachael O' Kane Producer David Freyne \n\nTheir love can withstand anything....except a bag of chips A short trip to the local chipper, becomes a turning point for besotted couple Dave and Hazel as a bag of chips gets in the way of their young romance.
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Wildlight Trailer
A sampling of the great short films you can expect to see on the Wildlight Film Channel.
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Give Up Yer Aul Sins ep.1
The first of seven Oscar winning animations of bible stories as told by Irish school children from the 1960's. The first tale describes how John the Baptist loses his head.
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Before I Get A Job ep.3
Episode 3: So You Want To Be A Records Breaker - After the flat is destroyed, Bruno & Ted are forced to live with Bruno's uptight Brother George who is intent on getting Bruno to realise his dream of breaking a world record.
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Taxi - Bah Humbug
No taxi spin through this twilight urban setting is ever the same with each journey introducing new passengers and new drivers. This sadistic cabbie is intent on ruining children's beliefs in Santa Claus.
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Break From the Old Routine
Robots get distracted at the Christmas Cracker factory. Wonderful stop motion animation by Steve Boot.
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Give Up Yer Aul Sins ep.2
The second of seven Oscar winning animations of bible stories as told by Irish school children from the 1960's. This tale describes the birth of John the Baptist.
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Pushkin
A poor old lady searches desperately for her lost cat and best friend Pushkin. Delightful & funny stop-motion animation.
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Give Up Yer Aul Sins ep.3
The third of seven Oscar winning animations of bible stories as told by Irish school children from the 1960's. This tale describes the birth of Jesus and the nativity.
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Taxi - Teddy
No taxi spin through this twilight urban setting is ever the same with each journey introducing new passengers and new drivers.This angry driver defends his choice of clothing with a confused fare.
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Snuffy! In Flutterbye
Snuffy the bunny discovers a lovely butterfly and wants to make him his own. He chases him with all his wiles and devices to help him along the way.
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Tru Lav
What happens when two characters living on bathroom doors get together in private?
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Citi Victims
A lonely city dweller finds brief solace in the company of a delivered friend.
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Vibrato
A short video with a mewing cat, singing sweetly for her supper at the door.
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Just Call Him Ceasar - Cat vs. Robot
Little kitty Caesar is given a new toy, only to discover it is not as fun or friendly as he would have hoped. A giant brawl ensues, and it becomes Cat vs. Robot.
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Taxi - The Grim Reaper
No taxi spin through this twilight urban setting is ever the same with each journey introducing new passengers and new drivers. This taxi driver blissfully drives through the city unaware of the true identity and objective of his fare.
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3 Cheers For The Vegetable Alphabet
Jim Ether introduces you with a little ditty to the colourful world of the vegetable alphabet.
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HedgeHogZ
Spooky creatures creep around a graveyard one dark night finding smelly objects to take home. But one smelly thing might be best left alone.
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Ku Ku
A mysterious decaying building comes into view. But what kind of creature resides here. Beautiful 3D animation.
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Before I Get a Job ep. 1
Pilot episode: Life is Sweet - Bruno Dragoon is a guy who has it all; a beautiful girlfriend, great mates, a fantastic London flat... but his siblings want him to grow up and face responsibility. In order avoid work, Bruno creates a fantastic dream task list of everything he'd like to do before he gets a job.
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There's an Extraordinarily Tall Man and an Extraordinarily Short Man That Follow Me Wherever I Go
The strange tale of an extraordinarily tall man and an extraordinarily short man who are the unshakeable companion of an otherwise average office worker.
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Incomplete
A deck of cards comes to life in towering glory in this gorgeous 3D animation.
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Ringing in Sick ep.3
After successfully landing his job, Andrew's family trouble plague his start. Immigration problems, hospital dramas and even a social call to prison seem to keep Andrew away, but how long will these serious excuses work?
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Nude Not
Jodie enters into a strange world when the house she moves into seems to be full of perpetually nude people. Is it a dream, a drug induced illusion, a prank or weird paradox?
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Ambience of Night
Dublin's streets at night can be a lively and lonely place for a struggling busker. A mellow mood snapshot of life.
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Before I Get a Job ep. 2
Episode 2: Lord of the Manor - Next up on Bruno's dream list is to become a Lord. With a little help from his flatmate Ted, Bruno realises that having the power to rule is not all it's cracked up to be .
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Stars
Sophie is unwell and has to faace her last days through hallucinations brought on by her treatment.
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Useless Dog
A witty documentary about an inept but lovable farm dog.
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Nun Fight Club
Nuns have underground clubs too!
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And The Red Man Turned Green
An old woman negotiates the hectic streets of London fearful of being knocked over, until her worst fears are reslised at a pedestrian crossing
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Barbershop
A light hearted, vintage-style cartoon with a catchy nostalgic song
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Changes
Two caterpillars wildly in love embark on a journey of change, but will they feel the same way when they emerge from their chrysalises?
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Donuts
Everything you ever wanted to know about donuts, in this bizarrely lovely animation by your pal, Jim Ether.
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Ringing in sick ep.1
With the aid of fog horns, seagulls, and a lawn mower, Gary creates a flawless symphony of acoustically-rich excuses explaining why he cant start work in his telesales job. Beeps, buzzes and bells will only get Gary so far though.
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Fuel
A seemingly quiet filling station offers more than the usual type of fuel.
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Lovely Show ep.1
Bizarre and hilarious sketch comedies from Dublin's local heroes, Lovely.
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Short Circuit
An accidental collision between man and woman... with explosive results.
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Prey Alone
Agent Cain is on the hunt for an elusive unidentified killer. His only leads are a reluctant witness and the words "Prey Alone"
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Just Dessert
After taunting a young girl who has dropped her ice cream, the nasty man gets his just dessert.
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Fifty Percent Grey
Sergeant wakes up, alone, with only a wide screen TV for company, in a place designed for him to relax in peace and tranquility, for all eternity.
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The Most Beautiful Man in the World
On a hot day a small girl searches for something to do. Aimlessly she walks into the path of a stranger.
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Hide
A man finds all his clothes stolen and only some sort of dear suit hanging in his wardrobe. What on Earth could be going on?
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Ringing in sick ep.2
Ger is having an unfortunate week and his employer just cant believe his bad luck. After being faced with car trouble and break-ins, Ger remains adamant that he will be in "tomorrow", but things just don't go his way.
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Initiative
Curiosity gets the better of two island-bound castaways, in this Lithuanian animation by Antanas Janauskas.
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Walkers
Strange and colorful creatures walk through their world of kaleidoscopic chaos.
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Doing Really Well
Award-winning British director Simon Ellis explores the terrifying reality of adult responsibility.
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Attack of the Fifty Foot Fuckers
The Fifty Foot Fucker wreak havoc on a small town, until they learn a little more about eachother.
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The Divorce
Two parents have to break some terrible news to their young son. A short film by Matt Bloom.
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Plinc!
A poor moth tries to avoid the ultimate temptation.
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A Little Closer To Home
Even when far away from the one you love, there is an easy way to stay a little closer to home.
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