TravFest Short Film Showcase
Presented by The Gaff, Limerick Traveller Health and Learning Hub Limerick
Beady Pockets | IRL | 4 mins | Director: Alice McDowell
Artist and GTM Community Employment Supervisor, Annemarie McDonagh shares the method and very special meaning of the Beady Pocket – a unique traditional garment, designed and worn by Traveller women.
Crown: Hair in Traveller Culture | IRL |6 mins | Director: Mia Mullarkey
In this short film created by the award-winning filmmaker Mia Mullarkey featuring a portrait exhibition, some of the Traveller/Mincéir women speak of their connection to their hair.
Urban Cowboiz | GERMANY | 3 mins | Director: Katharina Muske
Stuttgart-based director Katharina Muske’s high energy film highlights a key component of the English and Irish Traveller culture – a strong kinship to their horses.
Being Put Back Together | IRL | 15 mins | Director: David McDonagh
This film follows the journey of Kaylen McDonagh as he discovers photography and how it helps him in dealing with life. Through the film we witness the changes in Kaylen as he reflects on his life.