Ribbit

Simple on the surface but with layers ready to be discovered and experienced, Ribbit is a short film about Alfie, a young boy grappling with isolation and upheaval after his family moves to the countryside. As his parents’ relationship fractures under the strains of their new life, Alfie navigates the unfamiliar world around him. Isolated. What begins as a simple tale of relocation unfolds into a subtle yet haunting exploration of neglect, where the innocence of childhood collides with the quiet chaos of adult struggles.

Directed with an intimate lens, Ribbit captures the unspoken tensions of a family unravelling, leaving Alfie to interpret his surroundings in ways both imaginative and unsettling. A cautionary glimpse into how easily a child can slip through the cracks, the film lingers in the delicate space between innocence and consequence.

Crew
Producer – Ian Makarchyk
Writer/Director – Oisín Moroney
Cinematographer – Kristians Keiriss
Editor – Oisin Queally
1st Assistant Director – Conor Harte
2nd Assistant Director – Carrie McDaid
Camera Operator – Killian Tinsley
1st Assistant Camera & Dolly Grip – Emma Wren
2nd Assistant Camera & Steadicam Grip – Eli O’Hanlon
Gaffer – CJ Byrne
Location Sound – Ashley Smith
Post-Production Sound - Oisín Boyle
Production Designer – Evan Somers
Assistant Production Designer – Marly Diallo

Cast
Alfie–River Carmichael
Mum – Erica Fitz
Dad – Callan Cummins