Swinging June
A new short film by Katie Honan
June is desperate to dance at her granddaughter’s communion, but afraid her aging body will be a barrier. She fights for strength to swing on the big day.
Directed by
Katie Honan & Federico Rea
Katie developed her dance practice through the lens of neuroscience, collaborating with the South East Technology University and discovered research about how dance can enhance the movement of people living with Parkinson’s. In 2025, she engaged with Move4Parkisnon’s and the Waterford Association of Parkinson’s Ireland attending dance, yoga and choir sessions meeting exceptional people, which inspired the creation of ‘Swinging June’.
Our focus is to create an intimate connection between the audience and our lead characters physical experience, through use of camera. To bring June on a hero’s journey — her goal to dance at her granddaughter’s communion and a bright pink suit symbolising the dream. Our location (June’s house), inspired shooting in 4:3 highlighting the confined life our protagonist newly finds herself in, as she attempts to close herself off from the outside world. Through work with the Parkinson’s community, we built the dance language which drives this film highlighting the power of female friendship.
We look forward to sharing in 2026.
Meet The Team
Meet The Cast
Billie Traynor
Sarah Morris
Faye Walsh
June
Regina
Alice
Billie is a Dublin based actor known for her extensive roles on stage and screen. She has played at the Gate Theatre, Gaiety Theatre and Abbey Theatre, Ireland's National Theatre. Recent screen credits include 'Harry Wilde' (Acorn TV), 'Faithless' (Virgin Media), 'Obituary' (Hulu & RTÉ).
Sarah is a Dublin based actor known for her stage roles at the Abbey Theatre, Gate Theatre and the Irish premiere of Jez Butterworth's 'The Ferryman'. Screen credits include 'Small Thing's Like These', 'The Dry' and 'Headcases' directed by Hugh O'Connor.
Faye is a new talent from Waterford. She is eight years old, loves gymnastics and hanging out with her family. In 2026, Faye is making her own communion and exciting for the dress!
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