men, grief, death, traditions
Ian is a struggling actor who finds himself in the unconventional role of a professional mourner. As he tours the Northern Irish countryside, his practised mask of apathy begins to slip amongst the humour and heartache of the local funeral circuit.
Oliver McGoldrick grew up in the countryside outside Belfast, Northern Ireland and is currently an MFA Candidate at New York University's Graduate Film Program where he is a recipient of the Maurice Kanbar and Bernie Brillstein Scholarships. Prior to moving to New York, he worked as a Doctor in Emergency Medicine back in Ireland. Through his work and personal life he has experienced how even in the grimmest of circumstances, there is often only a fine line between tragedy and comedy. His most recent short film Three Keenings premiered at the 2024 Venice Biennale.
