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Amongst Men (2026)

Duration: 15 minutes    Category: Short   Opportunity: Bridging the Gap

Amongst Men follows Brendan Holland, a man living with giantism, as he reflects on the life and contested legacy of his ancestor Charles Byrne, the “Irish Giant.” Through Brendan’s voice, the film asks who has the right to decide how we honour the dead.

Director:
Katie McFadden

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