Éiru
2025 Irish animated short film
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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]
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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 |
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 |