Private Project

Húicéir

An artistic reflection on one of Ireland's beloved cultural symbols: the Galway Hooker, or húicéir in Irish. Characterized by its deep red sails and black hull, the iconic fishing vessel is absolutely unique to the west coast of Ireland. The film follows a shipwright who, upon discovering a derelict boat on the shore, delves into the "memories" of the húicéir as it was in its glory days, in its eventual decline into disuse, and in its modern revival.

  • Makenzie Hooks
    Director
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Student
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 57 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 31, 2020
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Liftoff Global Network First Time Filmmaker Sessions 2020

    United States
    July 27, 2020
    Finalist
  • Chaniartoon International Comic and Film Festival
    Chania
    Greece
    September 11, 2020
    Official Selection
  • Thessaloniki Animation Festival
    Thessaloniki
    Greece
    October 22, 2020
    Official Selection
  • HER International Film Festival
    Killarney
    Ireland
    October 27, 2020
    Best Animation Nominee, Best Short Nominee
Director - Makenzie Hooks