Fiachra McGrath - In Loving Memory
A short film that explores the effects of grief and tragic loss on young men, in a world where there is a stigma surrounding men's mental health and the ability to communicate their emotions.
This film tells the story of a group of troubled young men facing the devastating loss of their friend to suicide and the toxic ways in which these friends distract themselves and avoid their feelings. As they embark on their road trip, an ominous presence follows them, with their mental states unravelling as the journey progresses, until they reach a boiling point where they must face a dark, emotional confrontation. This is a story about the consequences of what happens when we don't speak up about our feelings, as well as the consequences that suicide can leave on the loved ones left to pick up the pieces, but is also about overcoming fear and grief and realising there is beauty in everyday life and the people around us.
About Fiachra
Fiachra McGrath is a 2026 Creative Digital Media graduate. He has always had a variety of creative interests since a young age, and developed a keen passion for editing towards the end of secondary school. Over his four years in TU Dublin he has gained a well-rounded skillset in numerous areas of digital media such as videography, sound design and graphic design, and has expanded upon his skills and knowledge of filmmaking and post-production through many college projects and an internship at Screen Scene Post-Production. Always having a fascination with storytelling and expressing himself creatively, Fiachra uses his unique background in editing, as well as his wide range of interests and inspirations to influence his work, translating his ideas into an artistic medium and creating emotional and visually engaging pieces that incorporate elements of humour and surrealism. He looks forward to visualising and capturing more ideas in the future, on a professional level.
