A simple line illustration depicts a man with glasses sitting on a bus staring ahead

Retirement Plan

Dir. John Kelly | Ireland

Synopsis

John Kelly’s simple and short animation has been a notable crowd-pleaser on the 2025 festival circuit. Featuring beloved Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson and a delicate score, this witty film lists the many items on one man’s post-retirement bucket list.

This film screens as part of Shorts Program 2: Animation.

Language English

Run Time 7 minutes

Genres Animation Comedy

Media

Film Credits

Producers Julie Murnaghan
Screenwriter John Kelly, Tara Lawall
Principal Cast Domhnall Gleeson
Music John Carroll Kirby
Executive Producers Emma Scott, Pauline MacNamara
Production Company Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Raidió Teilifís Éireann/RTÉ, Antidote
Website https://www.retirementplanfilm.com/welcome