Signatures is a short film scheme for the making of live-action, fiction films that act as a proving-ground for Irish creative talents aspiring to write, direct and produce films for the cinema. The scheme aims to encourage strong, original storytelling, visual flair, and production values appropriate to the big screen.

• Runners

  

  Ronan Burke, Rob Burke

  Ireland | 2009 | 16mins | Beta | Colour

  For eighteen year old Derek, running drugs isn't a big deal, it's just a job. But juggling a relationship, family and his 'career' isn't easy. Something has to give

• Jericho

  

  Liam Gavin

  Ireland | 2009 | 12mins | Beta | Colour

  Recently widowed, Franky Bannon can't cope. He's suicidal. Until his imaginary childhood friends return to show him that the world is beautiful www.vimeo.com/5743420

• The Ballad of Kid Kanturk

  

  John Butler

  Ireland | 2009 | 12mins | Beta | Colour

  The Ballad of Kid Kanturk tells of a bog-gothic love-duel between ageing singer, Slim Mannion, reborn rockabilly sensation, Kid Kanturk, and the seductive rockabilly vamp caught between them.

• Corduroy

  

  Hugh O'Connor

  Ireland | 2009 | 11mins | Beta | Colour

  Following her suicide attempt, a young autistic woman is brought to the west of Ireland to learn how to surf, and discovers she likes it...