Seven short films supported through the National Talent Academy for Animation’s short film funding schemes will be presented on Sunday the 12th of July at the Galway Film Fleadh. This screening celebrates the exceptional work of emerging talent in Ireland’s animation sector. This selection is under a wider showcase of Irish Animation programme of shorts and will take place in the Town Hall Theatre at 12pm.
The 2025 NTAA Short Film Fund shorts are:
Lullaby
Written & Directed by Helena Melin
Produced by Cal McLoughlin
Kova’s Courage
Co-directed by Aisling Wallace and Anika O’Hagan-Ploug
Written by Denis McArdle
Produced by David Butler
Happy Hauntings
Written & Directed by Ruth Harbison
Produced by Sabine Jansone.
Bótharín
Written & Directed by Niall MacGiolla Chomhgaill
Produced by Moya McHugh
Na Daoine Eile
Written & Directed by Ciara Walsh
Produced by Naoise Walsh
To A Flame
Written & Directed by Ro Martin
Produced by Joshua Brown
Abhaile
Written & Directed by Olga Zhernovkova
Produced by Joanne Hennessy
Find out more about the projects here.
The National Talent Academy for Animation continues to support the next generation of filmmakers through our Short Film Funds, which are designed to help new industry entrants to gain their first professional credits as Writers, Directors, or Producers. The latest round of selected projects has now been announced, showcasing a new wave of emerging creative talent. You can read more about this year's selected projects here.
Congratulations to all of the creative teams whose projects will be presented.