Song of the Sea

Song of the Sea 2014

8.01

The story of the last Seal Child’s journey home. After their mother’s disappearance, Ben and Saoirse are sent to live with Granny in the city. When they resolve to return to their home by the sea, their journey becomes a race against time as they are drawn into a world Ben knows only from his mother’s folktales. But this is no bedtime story; these fairy folk have been in our world far too long. It soon becomes clear to Ben that Saoirse is the key to their survival.

2014

Wolfwalkers

Wolfwalkers 2020

8.22

In a time of superstition and magic, when wolves are seen as demonic and nature an evil to be tamed, a young apprentice hunter comes to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last pack. But when she saves a wild native girl, their friendship leads her to discover the world of the Wolfwalkers and transform her into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.

2020

The Secret of Kells

The Secret of Kells 2009

7.42

Adventure awaits 12 year old Brendan who must fight Vikings and a serpent god to find a crystal and complete the legendary Book of Kells. In order to finish Brother Aiden's book, Brendan must overcome his deepest fears on a secret quest that will take him beyond the abbey walls and into the enchanted forest where dangerous mythical creatures hide. Will Brendan succeed in his quest?

2009

My Father's Dragon

My Father's Dragon 2022

7.28

Struggling to cope after a move to the city with his mother, Elmer runs away in search of Wild Island and a young dragon who waits to be rescued. Elmer’s adventures introduce him to ferocious beasts, a mysterious island and the friendship of a lifetime.

2022

Puffin Rock and the New Friends

Puffin Rock and the New Friends 2023

6.60

Follow the disappearance of the final Little Egg of the season in strange circumstances, leading Oona and her friends to embark on a race against time to try to save it before a big storm hits Puffin Rock and puts the island in danger.

2023

The Breadwinner

The Breadwinner 2017

7.85

A headstrong young girl in Afghanistan, ruled by the Taliban, disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.

2017

Santa's Apprentice

Santa's Apprentice 2010

6.20

Santa doesn't want to retire, but rules are rules and he must train someone to replace him. The lucky winner, to be chosen from among millions of children, must be named Nicholas, be an orphan and have a pure heart. On the other side of the planet, there is a little boy who is a perfect match, but his lack of self-confidence and fear of heights make him a poor contestant. Will Santa agree to step down, and help his apprentice take his place?

2010

Late Afternoon

Late Afternoon 2019

7.40

Emily finds herself disconnected from the world around her. She goes on a journey through her memories and relives different moments from her life. Emily must look to her past so that she may fully embrace the present.

2019

Moon Man

Moon Man 2012

6.91

One night, a shooting star appears, whizzing through outer space towards the moon. Moon Man seizes his chance, grabs the speeding comet by the tail and hitches a ride to earth. This 'attack from outer space' sets the alarm bells ringing in the Presidential Headquarters. While escaping the President and his soldiers, Moon Man sets off on a long journey and marvels at the many wonders the earth has to offer – and he realizes how much children love and need him.

2012

From Darkness

From Darkness 2002

6.30

A short film based on an Inuit folktale. From Darkness tells the story of a lonely fisherman who drifts into haunted waters in search of food and finds much more than he bargained for.

2002

Old Fangs

Old Fangs 2009

6.20

A young man in the shape of a small wolf, being confused and frustrated about his childhood. He has fond memories of his father and his early life living isolated in the forest, with his whole family. His father, as the young Wolf remembers it, was a very strong person, a loner, but responsible, skilled, and brave—the classic father figure.

2009

Julián

Julián 1970

1

The wide-eyed Julián spends a summer of discovery in NYC with his Abuela. Nearly strangers, they brace themselves for tense conversations and new adventures. The colourful chaos of Abuela’s world, and the stories she tells him, awakens something within Julián... questions about who he is and who he could be. Julián’s journey will reach across the diaspora, from Brooklyn block to the depths of the ocean, in an intergenerational ebb and flow. Through Abuela’s world, Julián explores his identity, gender expression and the hidden heritage of his family.

1970

Somewhere Down the Line

Somewhere Down the Line 2014

6.00

Somewhere Down the Line follows a man’s life, loves and losses, shown through the exchanges he has with the passengers in his car.

2014

There's a Monster in My Kitchen

There's a Monster in My Kitchen 2020

6.25

A jaguar's forest home is being burned to grow animal feed for the meat industry. If we don't act, more precious habitats will be destroyed, Indigenous Peoples could lose their homes, and we'll lose the fight against climate change. Narrated by Narcos star Wagner Moura and designed by Cartoon Saloon, Monster tells the story of how industrial meat is wreaking havoc on forests across South America.

2020

Backwards Boy

Backwards Boy 2004

5.50

Cúilín Dualach lives in a small town in the west of Ireland. He is the apple of his mother’s eye, yet his father shows him little affection. Everywhere he goes, people stare at him. Cúilín strives to fit in as best he can but that can be a difficult thing to do when your head is on backwards!

2004

An tEarrach Thiar

An tEarrach Thiar 2018

1

A boy welcomes his father back from sea, while witnessing the islanders going about their business.

2018

The Ledge End of Phil

The Ledge End of Phil 2014

6.70

Stuck outside looking in, Phil is forced to face the world he's been ignoring. Now he must take a leap of faith or be trapped forever!

2014

An Raibh tú ar an gCarraig?

An Raibh tú ar an gCarraig? 2019

1

"An Raibh tú ar an gCarraig" is the story of a young boy awakening to the world around him as he daydreams in his garden. Inspired by the Irish language song of the same name from the 1840's, performed by singer Liam Ó Maonlaí and Kíla.

2019

Aonach Bhearna na Gaoithe

Aonach Bhearna na Gaoithe 2016

1

An animated music video for a traditional Irish song, and created in collaboration with Cartoon Saloon, Aonach Bhearna Na Gaoithe tells the story of two woodland creatures who get drawn to the magical heartbeat within their forest.

2016