Éiru
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| Directed by | Giovanna Ferrari |
| Produced by | Nora Twomey |
| Starring | Coco Teehan Roche |
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Running time | 13 minutes |
| Country | Ireland |
Éiru (/ˈɛəruː/ AIR-oo) is a 2025 Irish animated short film written and directed by Giovanna Ferrari and produced by Cartoon Saloon.[2] The 13-minute animated film about a child trying to prove herself to her clan[3] has been awarded in various international film festivals,[4][5] including the Galway Film Fleadh.[6][7]
Plot
When the well in a warrior village runs dry, a brave child goes underground to find the missing water.[8]
Accolades
Since its release, the film has been selected in various festivals around the world:
| Year | Festivals | Award/Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Galway Film Fleadh | James Horgan Award for Best Animation Short with Animation Ireland[9] | Won |
| Cleveland International Film Festival | Best Animated Short[10] | Nominated | |
| Indy Shorts International Film Festival | Grand Prize for Animated Short[11] | Won | |
| Fantasia International Film Festival | Satoshi Kon Award for Excellence in Animation / Best Short Film[12] | Won | |
| RiverRun International Film Festival | Best Animated Short Film[13] | Won | |
| ShortShorts Film Festival | Best Animated Short Film[14] | Nominated | |
| Animation Is Film Festival | Special Jury Prize[15] | Won |
References
- ↑ "Éiru". Cleveland International Film Festival. Archived from the original on 23 June 2025.
- ↑ "Éiru : court métrage de Giovanna Ferrari & Cartoon Saloon - Brève | Catsuka". www.catsuka.com (in French). Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ↑ "The Secret of Kells (PG) + Éiru | Barbican". www.barbican.org.uk. 29 October 2025. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
- ↑ Matthews, Sam (9 July 2025). "Three standout short films from Kilkenny to feature in this year's Galway Film Fleadh". www.kilkennypeople.ie. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
- ↑ Milligan, Mercedes (28 July 2025). "'The Girl Who Stole Time,' 'Off-Time' Take Top Animation Prizes at Fantasia". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
- ↑ Dunne, Luke (8 July 2025). "Shorts flying at the Galway Film Fleadh". Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ↑ "Awards announced at 37th Galway Film Fleadh, with Brendan Canty's Christy awarded Best Film". Screen Ireland. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
- ↑ "» Damji/Éiru: Reviewed by Laura MacGregor". Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2025 (SSFF & ASIA 2025). Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ↑ "The 37th Galway Film Fleadh crowns Brendan Canty's Christy as its champion". Cineuropa - the best of european cinema. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ↑ "Eiru Cleveland International Film Festival". www.clevelandfilm.org. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ↑ Molloy, Tim (26 July 2025). "'The Singers,' 'The Last Observers' and 'Éiru' Win Oscar Quaification at Indy Shorts Awards". www.moviemaker.com. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ↑ Foreman, Alison (27 July 2025). "'Mother of Flies' Wins the Cheval Noir at Fantasia Festival 2025 — Read the Complete List of Winners". IndieWire. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ↑ Loftin, Nate (23 May 2022). "RiverRun International Film Festival - AWARDS". Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ↑ "炎のエーリウ - » Éiru". Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2025 (SSFF & ASIA 2025). Retrieved 11 September 2025.
- ↑ Tangcay, Jazz (21 October 2025). "'Little Amélie or the Character of Rain' Wins Grand Jury Prize at Animation Is Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved 10 December 2025.