Fresh International Film Festival is now accepting entries for Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year 2024…
Open Internationally to all young budding filmmakers, between 7 – 18 years of age, encouraging young people from Ireland and overseas to create, exhibit, and share films.
Comedy, horror, drama, documentary, experimental, music video, animation, all are welcome and we’re eagerly anticipating the incredible stories that young filmmakers bring to our festival!
For almost three decades, Ireland’s Fresh International Film Festival has nurtured, mentored and platformed many of the island’s most exciting new filmmaking talent, bolstering Ireland’s emerging film, television, and digital creative sector.
From Oscar-nominated director Vincent Lambe to All-American High School Film Festival, New York ‘Best Director’ Seán Treacy, BBC Presenter and Author Nick Sheridan, Comedian and TV personality Justine Stafford and countless more, Fresh Film alumni play myriad roles in film, television, and digital media sectors in Ireland and across the world.
Speaking about the call for entries, Artistic Director and Fresh Founder, Jayne Foley said:
“As we go into our 28th festival, the anticipation and thrill are as vibrant as ever. It’s always wonderful to see emerging young filmmakers share their unique stories and pioneering film techniques that evoke the same excitement as the very first time. This celebration captures the enduring spirit and innovation of young filmmakers, showcasing their talent and creativity at its finest”.
Dublin student Max Hendrickson (17) was named Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year 2023 at the Fresh International Film Festival. His short animated film, The Tell-Tale Heart is a re-telling of Edgar Allan Poe’s famous short story and it scooped the top prize for the amazing young Director.
“I have been submitting to the Fresh International Film Festival since I was 12, and it has consistently provided the inspiration and motivation for me to keep making movies. It has been absolutely amazing to attend every year and meet other young filmmakers, and I urge all aspiring filmmakers to submit their work to Fresh,” Mark told Wexford Weekly.
The awards include a prize fund, filmmaking equipment, mentoring sessions with creative professionals, and the opportunity for young people to have their work screened theatrically.
Submissions are also considered for specialist awards including the Radharc Trust Award for heritage and documentary, the RTÉ 60 Second Award, and the RTÉ Factual Award, Best Animation, and Best Performance, along with the much-coveted peer-to-peer Audience Award.
Entries are now open for Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year 2024 and all the details can be found at www.freshfilm.ie Entries for Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year are welcomed in English ( or English subtitles) and Irish from independent young makers, filmmaking collectives, groups and primary and secondary schools in Ireland.
Closing date for entries is Friday, 19 January, 2024. Submission forms are available at https://freshfilm.ie/fresh-international-film-festival-submissions/
Further details can be found at FreshFilm.ie.
