Private Project

Known to the Gardai

Two local scallywags dare each other to commit an increasingly severe series of crimes.

  • Gareth Stack
    Director
    Sightless Cinema
  • Gareth Stack
    Writer
  • Finbar Coady
    Key Cast
    "Garda Patsy O'Callahan"
  • Jack Concannon
    Key Cast
    "Conky"
  • Kane Shortt
    Key Cast
    "Fatz"
  • Calum Foy
    Key Cast
    "Big Mike"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Gangster, Irish, Crime
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 14 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 14, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Ireland
  • Country of Filming:
    Ireland
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Underground Cinema 2026
    Dublin
    Ireland
    September 16, 2026
  • Healdsburg International Short Film Festival
    California
    United States
    September 25, 2026
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Gareth Stack

Gareth Stack is a writer and performer who has created numerous comedy series for Irish radio, and performed at events like the Edinburgh Fringe and Electric Picnic. His previous short comedies include Lads, Spaghetti D*ck, and the web series Little Black Lies. His first feature documentary, 'Sightless Cinema' screened this Summer on RTE 1.

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Director Statement

This film was created in 48 hours as part of a film challenge at the Offline Film Festival, with an entirely local cast, some of whom were first time actors. I was inspired to develop the story after meeting Kane and Jack, who were volunteering at the festival. Their energy, humour and natural chemistry made them a perfect fit, and they helped devise many of this films funniest beats. These guys have a big future together as a nefarious comic duo.