Palm Springs International Film Society
2020 shortfestArchive

  • Starry Night

    Directed by Emma Smith
    Ireland | 14 minutes |

2020 ShortFest Archive

With her future hanging in the balance, Cara has a choice to make – abandon her sisters, and pursue her dream in London? Or sacrifice herself, so that one day they too might stand a chance?

In competition for Best Student International Short

film synopsis

film details

Director: Emma Smith
Producers: Caoilinn Handley
Screenwriter: Rachel Moloney
Cinematographers: Anna Heisterkamp
Editor: Lori Stacey
Music: Haley Heynderickx, Herzog TV, Anna Heisterkamp
Cast: Hazel Clifford, Ciara Ivie, Hannah Smullen, Cameron Barron
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Year: 2019
Running Time: 14 minutes
Awards: Best Student Film, Emerging Directors Awards; Best Irish Short, IndieCork; Best Student Film, Kerry Film Festival; U25 Overall Award (Prod Design), Underwire Film Festival
Contact Email: caoilinn.handley@gmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/StarryNightShort

director biography

Emma Smith is a director and recent graduate from IADT, Dublin. Her drama aims to transport audiences to the worlds of young, sole searching characters. Emma is keen to continue exploring the under-developed female gaze.

2020 ShortFest Archive