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The BAR at the END of the WORLD

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DONEGAL, 1852.

THE FILM

In the shadow of the Great Famine, a remote Irish village harbors dark secrets. When a mysterious stranger arrives seeking shelter, the fragile peace begins to unravel.
As hunger and desperation grip the community, ancient superstitions resurface. The line between survival and savagery blurs in this haunting tale of isolation and fear.
Set against the stark beauty of the Donegal coast, this atmospheric drama explores the depths of human nature when pushed to the edge.

A HAUNTING IRISH GOTHIC DRAMA

FORM
A slow-burning psychological thriller that combines period drama with gothic horror elements, creating an atmosphere of mounting dread.
AT ITS HEART
An exploration of community, faith, and the moral compromises we make in times of crisis. A meditation on isolation and the darkness that lurks within.
SHORT FILM
A 22-minute cinematic experience that proves powerful storytelling doesn't require feature length. Every frame is crafted with intention.

What You Get — and What It Makes Possible.


Every purchase gives you something in return for backing the film, from exclusive behind-the-scenes content to deeper access to the production and, at our highest tier, an invitation to a screening. Your support helps us fund the practical work of making the film while giving you a genuine place in the journey from production to screen.

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Development Archive — Early Script Workshop Play (Not the Film)

Development Archive — Early Script Workshop Play (Not the Film)

£2.99

Fergal’s Ribbon

Fergal’s Ribbon

£10.00

Ticket to a Winter 2027 Screening

Ticket to a Winter 2027 Screening

£12.00

Máire’s Pint — Most Popular

Máire’s Pint — Most Popular

£25.00

Bar Staff T‑Shirt — “The BAR at the END of the WORLD” Novelty Tee

Bar Staff T‑Shirt — “The BAR at the END of the WORLD” Novelty Tee

£28.72

FRANKIE Plush Teddy Bear with Removable T‑Shirt

FRANKIE Plush Teddy Bear with Removable T‑Shirt

£35.00

Peter’s Purse — Limited Patron Tier

Peter’s Purse — Limited Patron Tier

£60.00

Executive Producer Credit

Executive Producer Credit

£400.00

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About the Creator

Anthony McKenna

Anthony McKenna is a Belfast-based writer, director and performer whose work explores memory, grief, folklore and Irish cultural identity through performance-led storytelling and practical image-making.

For The Bar at the End of the World, Anthony has led the research, writing and rehearsals, as well as miniature cinematography, practical atmospheric effects and visual design. His practice combines live-action performance, handcrafted miniature environments and in-camera techniques, favouring material craft over digital spectacle.

His directing is grounded in collaboration and emotional precision.

THE JOURNEY TO PRODUCTION

2024
Initial concept developed
Research begins
2025
Script development
Miniature experimentation
Team Assembled
2026
Cast and crew attached
Stage development work
Visual Bible and sonic architecture
Miniature shoot complete
Costumes designed
Live shoot and Production-ready
2027
Festival exhibition target
The Inspiration