VIDEO: Former Moate student in new film with 'Normal People' star

Former Moate Community School student Oisin Robbins is one of the stars of 'Drifting', a new short film which is about to have its world premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh.

The Clara native appears in the film which also stars Paul Mescal (of Normal People), Dafhyd Flynn (Michael Inside), Lorcan Cranitch (The Dig), Simone Collins and Jarlath Tivnan.

Electronic producer Daithí has created an original score for the film, which is written and directed by Robert Higgins and Patrick McGivney.

The 32nd Galway Film Fleadh will be an online-only event due to the Covid-19 crisis.

‘Drifting’ will be available to view from Saturday the 11th at 5pm, as part of the 'Irish Talent: New Shorts Six' programme, and tickets for the screening will be limited to 400. Tickets are available from the Galway Film Fleadh website.

Filmed in Granard, Longford, last year, 'Drifting' tells the story of Cian and Pat, best friends who have been joined at the hip since they were kids and have the run of their small town in the Midlands.

Cian is content to coast through a life of booze and casual hook-ups while Pat has grown weary of his surroundings. The film takes place over 24 hours where Cian’s erratic behaviour pushes Pat to breaking point.

"This film has been a real passion project for us from the beginning and the whole community of Granard rowed in behind us to help make it a reality. We’re really excited to share it with everyone," said writer/director Robert Higgins.

His fellow writer/director, Patrick McGivney, said: "'Drifting' is a very personal film for both of us and bringing it to life with such a talented cast and crew has been an incredible experience. We're delighted to be sharing it for the first time at the Galway Film Fleadh."

The trailer for the short film can be viewed here: