Distillery Films

17/05/2024

A young man in search of a place to call home, imagines what would be if he could send letters to his grandmother in the past…

'Envelope' will premiere on RTÉ as part of the Animated Shorts Scheme 2024.

Written, Storyboarded and Directed by Kayvon Darabi-Fard
Design by Beth Witchalls, Bryony Evans and Kayvon Darabi-Fard
Animation Direction by Beth Witchalls
Animation by Beth Witchalls , Bryony Evans, Dounia Couasnon and Pam Araújo
Clean-Up by Beth Witchalls, Bryony Evans, Dounia Couasnon and Pam Araújo
Backgrounds by Tara Woods
Sound Design and Engineering by Windmill Lane
Voice Recording by Tom Morris
Sound Design and Mixing by Mick Creedon
Audio Post Producer Renata Fitzpatrick Sheridan
Compositing & Scene Prep by Krishna Sachanandani
Art Direction, Narration and Music by Kayvon Darabi-Fard

29/06/2023

19/05/2023

Desert detectives on the case! On Friday’s episode of we explore how animals can adapt to even the most extreme heat.

See how different animals create different trails as Sullivan and Benji track down some sandy species!

at 7:45 on and 10:25 on ⛵️🦊

18/05/2023

It’s normal to feel worried when doing something for the first time. When you’re ready, you can do it in your own time and in your own way.

On today’s episode Sullivan sails to Madagascar where he encounters some challenging stepping stones.

at 7:45 on and 10:25 on ⛵️🦊

16/05/2023

You can’t always be the best at everything. Everyone’s good at different things.

Sullivan goes in Wednesday’s episode of Sullivan Sails, and learns that different birds have different skills - that’s what makes them unique!

at 7:45 on and 10:25 on ⛵️🦊

15/05/2023

Tuesday’s episode is all about - the homes that are built, found and dug by all kinds of animals!

Tune in to at 7:45 and at 10:15 to 🦊⛵️

15/05/2023

Sometimes grown-ups have to do things that keep them busy. But when they’re done, there’ll always be plenty of time for play.

On today’s episode, Sullivan spots a raft of ducklings and their busy mum, while Benji gets on with cleaning the boat.

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12/05/2023

Sometimes grown ups have work to do, but once it’s done there is always time for play.

Today’s episode is all about getting things done, when Sullivan spots a raft of ducklings and their busy mum.

at 7:45 on and 10:20 on

11/05/2023

We all like different things, and animals are no different! On Thursday’s episode we explore a world of choices when Sullivan and Benji sail to… ⛵️🦊

10/05/2023

Let’s go camping! Even at night the forest is is full of wildlife activity. as Sullivan and Benji explore the world of nocturnal animals on Thursday’s episode of ⛵️🦊

7:45 on
10:20 on

08/05/2023

A rainforest is actually several different ecosystem layered on top of each other. To explore it fully, we need to go up!

Tune in Tuesday on at 7:45 and 10:20 on to ⛵️🦊

07/05/2023

Bee-utiful! Monday’s episode is all about 🐝
Find out how bee’s communicate by tuning in at 7:45 on and 10:20 on 🦊⛵️