Saturday, September 26th Double Feature: starts at 7:30pm Spotlight Presentation! KISSES (feature) On the fringes of Dublin two kids, Kylie and Dylan, live in a suburban housing estate devoid of life, colour and the prospect of escape. Kylie lives with five other siblings and her overworked mother. Next door, Dylan lives in the shadow of an alcoholic father and the memory of an elder brother who ran away from home two years earlier. After a violent altercation with his father, Dylan runs away from home and Kylie decides to run away with him. Together they make their way to the magical night time lights of inner city Dublin, to search for Dylan’s brother in the hope of finding the possibility of a new life. Lance Daly’s vision of Dublin, as seen through the innocent eyes of our protagonists, is a kaleidoscope of magic, wonder and mystery. But as the night wears on, and Dublin takes on a darker character, the two kids have to rely on the kindness of strangers, the advice of Bob Dylan and their trust in each other to survive the night. Writer/Director: Lance Daly Producers: Lance Daly, Macdara Kelleher Starring: Kelly O'Neill, Shane Curry Winner of Best Director and Best Editing IFTA, 2009 Official Selection: Locarno Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, Toronto Film Festival, London Film Festival Winner: Best Film, Galway Film Fleadh OUT OF THE BLUE (short) A lonely man's life is suddenly transformed when he discovers an old TV floating in the sea. Writer/ Director: Michael Lavelle Producer: Ciara Hyland Cork International Film Festival WAVERIDERS (feature documentary) Waveriders showcases the world-class surfing destinations available off the North West coast of Ireland. Skilled Irish surfers link up with world champion surfers including Kelly Slater, soul surfer Kevin Naughton and the Malloy brothers to ride some of the most exciting surf Ireland has to offer. This story climaxes with an attempt to ride a big wave off the West coast of Ireland using the newly developed technique of tow surfing. Director: Joel Conroy Producers: Margo Harkin, Joel Conroy Winner: Audience Award, Best Film, Dublin International Film Festival

2009 festival sep 23rd - 27th

Opening night film to launch 2009 festival

Hollywood Reporter By Doris Toumarkine