SHORT FILM - IRELAND

The Good Farmer and the Failed Son - Ailill Martin
Peter Kilmartin

Shortlist

Film Title:	The Good Farmer and the Failed Son
Director:	Ailill Martin
Producer:	Peter Kilmartin
Entrant Company:	Chaser Ireland
Editor:	Ronan Fox
Post Production Company:	Raygun
Brief Synopsis:	This story follows Jack, a drag queen, and his father Bryan, as they face an uncertain future for their farm and questions around Jack’s place in it. In the traditional world of farming much is expected of Jack, as the family’s only son, however up until this point he has been largely absent, leaving the day to day running of the farm to his father Bryan. As Jack becomes more involved in the farm he begins work on a series of drag performances, which present a unique view of farming and its ever changing future. As the question of inheritance becomes more urgent Jack is forced to consider what life as a farming drag queen would really mean
Writer/Concept:	Ailill Martin
Completion Date:	2025-06-01
Colourist:	Leandro Arouca
Cinematographer:	Ailill Martin and Naoise Kettle
Sound:	Eoin Gleeson
Music Composer:	Kevin Gleeson
Music Supervisor:	Andrew Kirwan
Key Cast Members:	Jack Rogers
Key Cast Members:	Bryan Rogers
Other:	Executive Producer - Rob Earley
Other:	Supervising Producers - Elisabeth Hopper & Georgie Yukiko Donovan