The High King's Daughter (Ireland - USA)
Morgan Brothers are delighted to serve as the Irish production company on "The High King's Daughter", a compelling short animated film and original song by Kurt Rosenberg. The film, based in Munster in the 11th Century, captures the love between a Celtic princess and Ruairí Uí Néill, a stablehand. Morgan Brothers are excited to be partnering with Armada (animation company – Nashville, Tennessee) who are designing the artwork for this unique and moving adventure.
The film is already picking up awards on the international film festival circuit, including awards from festivals in Spain, Russia, Germany, Thailand and India.
The film is already picking up awards on the international film festival circuit, including awards from festivals in Spain, Russia, Germany, Thailand and India.
THE BOAT (Ireland - Nepal)
WINNER OF
GRAN PRIX Irish Short Award (Academy Award®-Qualifying)
68th Cork International Film Festival
Light in Motion Award for Best Irish Short (Academy Award®-Qualifying)
Foyle Film Festival 2023
Best Short Script
Boston Film Festival 2023
Best Short Film, Best Composer
Worcester Film Festival 2023
Audience Award, Best Screenplay, Best Music
PLANOS Portugal 2023
GRAN PRIX Irish Short Award (Academy Award®-Qualifying)
68th Cork International Film Festival
Light in Motion Award for Best Irish Short (Academy Award®-Qualifying)
Foyle Film Festival 2023
Best Short Script
Boston Film Festival 2023
Best Short Film, Best Composer
Worcester Film Festival 2023
Audience Award, Best Screenplay, Best Music
PLANOS Portugal 2023
Production Stills
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Learn more about this project on IMDb.
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Film Trailer
Praise for The Boat
"Here's a filmmaker that demonstrates a confident and worldly voice...giving us a film full of courage and ambition, as well as suspense and mystery. The film is both delicate and tragic with beautiful cinematography and pacing. The performances are subtle and human, and the visuals allowed the jury into the interior lives of the characters. With universal themes of superstition and belief, the film shows us the harmful impacts that these can have on the world."
David Puttnam, CIFF Awards Ceremony 2023
"A devastatingly beautiful executed story with a cinematic style that is outstanding without compromising the quiet dignity at the heart of this film."
Foyle Film Festival Jury 2023
David Puttnam, CIFF Awards Ceremony 2023
"A devastatingly beautiful executed story with a cinematic style that is outstanding without compromising the quiet dignity at the heart of this film."
Foyle Film Festival Jury 2023
FROGGIE
An independent bi-lingual feature film from Galway's Morgan Brothers.
Brothers Fiachra and Tadgh peaked at the age of 7 when they appeared on the TV singing with their homemade puppet, “Froggie”. 25 years later, they are still singing the same ol’ song...until one day, Froggie is stolen.
A riotous, hilarious story about brotherly love and the struggles of being an artist in today's world, "Froggie" is a fun-filled adventure for all the family.
Froggie stars Seán T O Meallaigh, Carrie Crowley, Gearoid Kavanagh, Lucia Evans, Paul Oakley Stovall, Michael O’Mara, Max O’Mara and more.
Brothers Fiachra and Tadgh peaked at the age of 7 when they appeared on the TV singing with their homemade puppet, “Froggie”. 25 years later, they are still singing the same ol’ song...until one day, Froggie is stolen.
A riotous, hilarious story about brotherly love and the struggles of being an artist in today's world, "Froggie" is a fun-filled adventure for all the family.
Froggie stars Seán T O Meallaigh, Carrie Crowley, Gearoid Kavanagh, Lucia Evans, Paul Oakley Stovall, Michael O’Mara, Max O’Mara and more.
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Froggie had its world premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh on the 10th of July 2024 at 9pm in the Town Hall Theatre.
In September 2024, it won Best Feature Film at Worcester Film Festival. In February 2025, it had its US Premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. |
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Production Stills
Photography by Seán T. Ó Meallaigh
ANIMATION
MAssey's Drive (2024)
On a farm in Ireland, a young tractor named Massey dreams of driving on the main road with the cars. They practice their driving skills using farmyard obstacles. The Farmer, noticing Massey's efforts, takes them on a real drive, but Massey soon realizes they're not as welcomed by the other drivers. Feeling discouraged, Massey finds joy when a young boy named Fergus, who loves tractors, is thrilled to see them. Together with Fergus and the Farmer, Massey finds happiness and acceptance.
"Massey’s Drive," a 2-D animated short, highlights themes of inclusivity, courage, and individuality. The production aims to celebrate diversity by involving underrepresented artists and showcasing characters from various backgrounds. The short was created to inspire audiences to embrace their uniqueness.
'Massey's Drive' was supported by the Pathways scheme - A scheme created by Animation Ireland and Screen Ireland to support productions created with talent from diverse or under-represented backgrounds.
"Massey’s Drive," a 2-D animated short, highlights themes of inclusivity, courage, and individuality. The production aims to celebrate diversity by involving underrepresented artists and showcasing characters from various backgrounds. The short was created to inspire audiences to embrace their uniqueness.
'Massey's Drive' was supported by the Pathways scheme - A scheme created by Animation Ireland and Screen Ireland to support productions created with talent from diverse or under-represented backgrounds.
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Eoin Mac Alinney - LEad AnimatorEoin MacAlinney is an animator working as a freelance artist in Galway, Ireland. He achieved his degree from the Limerick Institute of Technology (Limerick School of Art and Design) and then went on to develop his skills further at Pulse College and Triggerfish Academy. He has a keen interest in 2D animation and character design.
Orlagh Fahy Kinnucane - Background paintings |