We are delighted to be partnering with the Galway Film Fleadh to bring you a series of podcasts spotlighting filmmakers whose work is screening at this year’s festival.
In this podcast Gemma Creagh talks to 3 filmmakers about their short films: Georgie Cowan-Turner (The Generators), Caleb J. Roberts (Purebred) and Katie-Ruby McLaughlin Robinson (Sam Rom).
The Galway Film Fleadh runs 8-13 July 2025.
The Generators (WRI/DIR: Georgie Cowan-Turner)
In a time when energy credits are the new currency, an empty bank balance leaves one man with no option but to physically power his ailing husband’s treatment. A story of love and humanity set against a future we can change.
The Generators screens as part of Irish Fiction 2 – Tilted on Friday, 11th July at 09:30 in Town Hall Theatre.
Purebred (WRI/DIR: Caleb J. Roberts)
During a heatwave in Belfast, transgender man Owen returns to the flat of his on-off-again lover Seán after taking a pregnancy test.
Purebred screens as part of Irish Fiction 4 – Between Us on 12th July at 09:30 in Town Hall Theatre
Sam Rom (DIR: Katie-Ruby McLaughlin Robinson)
Sam Rom is the first documentary of its kind to offer an intimate and reflective exploration of the Roma community in Ireland. Centred on those living in Donegal, the film captures moments of resilience and belonging through deeply personal interviews and quietly observational footage. From the mainland to the shores of Árainn Mhór, where Ukrainian Roma have sought refuge, Sam Rom shines a light on stories of heritage, displacement and belonging — fostering empathy and understanding, while offering an insight into and a celebration of this rich and resilient culture.
Sam Rom screens as part of Irish Documentaries 2 on Sunday, 13th July at 10:30 in Town Hall Theatre.
Meet the Filmmakers
Georgie Cowan-Turner
Georgie is an Irish/ British writer and director, with an MA in film from Queen’s Belfast, she is a member of BAFTA Connect, has been commissioned by BFI, Northern Ireland Screen and BBC. Described as a “Visionary Filmmaker”(Bond on Cinema), with her films heralding “the breath of a fresh, bold new voice”(South London Film Festival). She has worked with major artists to direct music promos with her videos praised as “Breathtaking”, “Ethereal, dreamy and confident” (Promo News). She is currently in development on her debut feature, which alongside many of her upcoming projects, attempts to engage with the climate catastrophe in urgent and human ways.
Caleb J. Roberts
Caleb J. Roberts is an award-winning screenwriter and director from Belfast. An alumnus of NETWORK@LFF, X-Pollinator and Trans+ On Screen’s genre feature development lab ‘The DarkRoom’, Caleb’s work centres on themes of masculinity, queerness, class and sense of place/lessness. He is in the early stages of development on two long-form projects.
Katie-Ruby McLaughlin Robinson
Katie-Ruby McLaughlin Robinson is an Irish director and fashion creative with a background in visual storytelling, styling, and art direction. Based in Paris but originally from Donegal, she grew up in a family dedicated to human rights advocacy, which instilled a deep commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices. This foundation, combined with a long-standing interest in social justice, led her to direct SAM ROM.
With a multidisciplinary background spanning fashion, editorial, film, and creative direction, Katie-Ruby approaches storytelling with a distinctive visual and narrative sensibility. Drawing on both documentary realism and a keen eye for composition, she aims to create work that is emotionally resonant and visually powerful. Inspired by vérité filmmaking and socially engaged art, her work seeks to challenge dominant narratives and foster deeper understanding through film. SAM ROM marks the beginning of her journey into documentary filmmaking, where she intends to continue using film as a tool for activism and change.
