Cruinniú na nÓg 2026 @ Cork International Film Festival
Cork International Film Festival is delighted to present a FREE lineup of Festival short films from Ireland and Europe that will inspire and delight as part of this year’s Cruinniú na nÓg, our national celebration of creativity for children and young people.
Immerse yourself in a handpicked selection of enchanting short animations and live-action film gems, along with a chat with ‘Little Caesar’ director Amy Tierney and CIFF Senior Programmer Don O’Mahony!
Watch online for free from 9am to 9pm on Saturday, 6th June.
There is limited availability so book your free tickets now. After this content becomes available on Saturday 6th June at 9am, you’ll have 12 hours to start watching. Once you begin, you’ll have 30 hours to finish watching.
PROGRAMME:
LITTLE CAESAR - Amy Tierney
Born to a world where conformity rules, Little Caesar tells the story of a lamb who defies social expectations and embarks on a quest for acceptance. Caesar is shunned by his family and rejected by other animals. Determined to find his place, Caesar sets out on an adventure filled with tender humorous encounters. From a stubborn herd of cows to a judgmental shopkeeper, each meeting leaves him feeling dejected. Tired and on the precipice of defeat, Little Caesar puts his life in the hands of wiley wolf, unsure of how it will all play out.
FIRST FLIGHT - Adrian Jaffé
Three baby birds, one big challenge—their first flight! But as the frogs begin their peculiar performance, the sky turns into a whirlwind of improvisation— some birds twirl, some hover, and others just hope for the best.
BIRDS OF PARADISE - Tomek Ducki
In a delicate community built on bird droppings, a mysterious object sparks a revolution. Progress comes at a surprising cost.
MONSTER - Eric Glessmann
A monster desperately trying to blend in with humans hides behind a human disguise, but is forced to confront the truth about itself when a visit to a public swimming pool leads to a dramatic revelation of its identity.
JUST IMAGINE - Karolis Kveselis
Olivia is a girl with unlimited imagination, and Joseph is a lonely modern child who, by virtue of his overweight, keeps himself away from his peers and dives into the virtual world of a smartphones.
