top of page

Martin Mulcahy

Martin has been making experimental shorts for many years. His films explore identity through memories, locations, and ghosts. His films have screened at dozens of festivals, including Chicagoland Shorts and Reeling. His short film My Mattachine won the top prize at Kinodrome.

Straphanger Headshot - Martin Mulcahy.jpg

From the Filmmaker

"With no formal film training, my films are experimental visual essays. I explore themes through composites of painting, found imagery, dioramas, writing, motion graphic design, and sound design."

Straphanger

A visual tone poem. An experimental animation exploring anxiety and confusion during the isolation of the pandemic.

MARTIN MULCAHY | Director

Icon_Chicago_blk-01.png

An experimental animation shot in Chicago and on public transit during the pandemic.

Straphanger_Teaser
Play Video
bottom of page