The second IndieCork awards are primarily for short film. The sections, split geographically into Creative Cork, Irish Shorts and World Shorts, were received enthusiastically.

Of the 50 Irish shorts screened there were many that would play comfortably in any International selection and it is expected that they will play successfully in festivals outside of Ireland.

“We were deeply impressed by the Irish shorts in the programme and have no doubt but that we will be hearing a great deal more from the directors, producers, casts and crews responsible for these films,” Mick Hannigan said.

“We congratulate them and thank them most sincerely for the privilege of screening their work”.

So after a week of full houses, hundreds of screenings, workshops, discussions, music, food events from local, national and international filmmakers, IndieCork has come to a close for the second year and the Awards were announced today.

And without further ado here are the winners:

Spirit Of IndieCork Award: Kevin Liddy for The Suffering Kind


As great admirers of Kevin Liddy’s short films Horse and A Soldier’s Song and of his feature film Country, we celebrate his return to filmmaking with The Suffering Kind, a deeply impressive depiction of noble lives touched by suffering. Recognising an independent spirit, it’s fitting that we present Kevin with this year’s Spirit Of The Festival Award for his short film The Suffering Kind.

Creative Cork Award: All Mortal Flesh by John Corcoran


In this technically accomplished short, the director shows how by melding the suburban family life of the protagonist with his sometime profession as a hitman, new cinematic life can be breathed into a well-established genre.

Best Irish Short Film: Skunky Dog by James Fitzgerald


Small-town lrish life can crush fragile spirits, while others, through strength of character, can refuse to be bowed. This film deftly depicts such characters who, in their different ways, touch us deeply. Superbly shot, directed, written and acted, the film creates art out of the familiar.

Special Mentions: In this Place by Alec Moore and The Abandoning by Vanessa Gildea

The Ronan Phelan Script Award

This was won by John Corcoran, for his script Pearl.

Best International Short Film: A Million Miles Away by Jennifer Reeder USA


It is not only youth who require guidance. Sometimes adults rely on the wisdom of teenagers. The filmmaker through her use of the signs and expressions of popular culture, creates a timeless yearning space yet one rooted in contemporary imagination.

Special Mention: Our Curse: Tomasz Sliwinski, Poland

IndieCork Award for Best Indie Feature: Se-Si-O Pol by Henrik Peschel, Germany

Cinema can serve as a bridge between cultures and the filmmaker through his characters’ dilemmas shows how the cruel realities of contemporary life can be ameliorated through the kindness of human exchange. The film reminds us that despite everything there is hope.

Ó Bhéal Award for Best Poetry Film: Wadland, Marleen van der Werf, The Netherlands

Festival organiser Úna Feely concluded that she was very satisfied with the outcome of the second edition of IndieCork. "Great audiences came out every night for indie films and at the weekend we had so many Irish filmmakers travelling to Cork, introducing their films and taking part in workshops. We're thrilled that IndieCork is truly on the map."