Departure

Written and Directed by Aoífe Doyle

Produced by Niamh Herrity

partners RTÉ, SCREEN IRELAND

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An Irish grandmothers unexpected departure from her lonely life.

The film tells the story of a lonely Irish Grandmother called Alma. Faced with the prospect of yet another Christmas without her emigrated family, Alma is at an all-time low.

This almost tragedy quickly turns into a comedy as the universe conspires to bring her closer to her family than she could ever have imagined.

The film has screened at over 50 festivals worldwide, picking up multiple Honours including an Irish Film & Television Award (IFTA) nomination for best animated short, outstanding achievement honours at Newport Beach Film Festival, and taking home gold for Best Comedy at the Dublin Animation Film Festival and the Children's Jury Award at Encounters 2018.