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Gearr film festival

Name: Gearr film festival
Start: 2026-10-08
End: 2026-10-11
Location: Cork

The inaugural Gearr Film Festival is a four-day event showcasing short films from local, Irish, and international talent. Held at The Arc Cinema on Leeside in Cork, Ireland, the festival opens on October 8, 2026.

Date: Oct 8-11, 2026
Location: Cork
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

Inaugural four-day film festival
Showcases local, Irish, and international short films
Features 'Made in Cork' instalment
Presents four festival awards decided by an industry jury

The Gearr Film Festival aims to unite upcoming and established talent within the world of short films. The program includes a 'Made in Cork' instalment, featuring local filmmakers in categories titled 'Perspectives' and 'Pastiche.' These films delve into themes such as poetry, memory, and connections, encompassing genres from pulp, sci-fi, and 'county' westerns to thrillers, heists, horror, and dark comedy. Separate instalments are dedicated to Irish and world short film categories.

An industry jury will decide four festival awards: Best 'Made in Cork,' The Blacknight Award for Best Irish Short, Best International Short, and The Spirit of Gearr Award. Festival director Peter Zemek emphasizes the unique role of short films in independent cinema, providing filmmakers the freedom to experiment and tell diverse stories. The festival intends to build upon the legacy of the former Indie Cork event.

Practical details

Location described by the source: The Arc Cinema; www.southernstar.ie
Area for browsing nearby events: Cork

Before attending

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