In collaboration with the KONTEKTS Collective, we are excited to share our film and live performance program encompassing elemental media and the weather.

Dream Sequence presents an evening of contemporary experimental short films from exciting filmmakers from around the world.

This carefully curated programme features works that challenge conventional cinematic and narrative forms, embracing visual art as a central mode of expression. As non-narrative films, these works explore the materiality of film itself, pushing the boundaries of the medium through innovative filmmaking techniques and unconventional aesthetics.

Curated by artist / filmmaker Kerry Baldry this programme of experimental works thoughtfully engages with the concept of time in cinema, challenging traditional narratives and exploring how much can be conveyed within sixty seconds. The programmes showcase an eclectic mix of work from artists at various stages of their careers, ranging from award-winning filmmakers to recent graduates.

Since August 2024, Close-Up has been presenting these 12 volumes in reverse order, offering a unique retrospective that invites viewers to explore the evolution of this extensive project.

The Irish premiere of Rouzbeh Rashidi’s latest experimental feature film, Dreaming Is Not Sleeping (2025), will take place at Light House Cinema in Dublin on Saturday, May 3rd, at 7 PM. The project was made possible through the support of the Arts Council of Ireland and expands upon the lyrical film-essay style Rashidi introduced in his 2023 work, Elpis. Over the course of two years, the filmmaker immersed himself in haunting ruins and abandoned landscapes across Germany, Poland, Denmark, and Ireland to capture the film’s evocative imagery.