Small Changes Behind the Camera: The Screen Producers Ireland Sustainability Award
At Fresh Film, we believe that great storytelling and eco-conscious production go hand in hand. That’s why we’re proud to highlight the Most Sustainable Production Award, sponsored by Screen Producers Ireland, celebrating young filmmakers who take active, practical steps to reduce their environmental footprint on set.
It’s About the Process, Not the Plot
One of the biggest misconceptions about this award is that your film needs to be about climate change or nature. It doesn’t!
Whether you’re directing a laugh-out-loud comedy, a creepy horror, a stop-motion animation, or a dramatic romance, any genre is eligible. The award focuses entirely on how you made your film, not what your story is about.
Liam Raymond was awarded Ireland’s Junior Young Filmmaker of the Year 2026 & The Screen Producers Ireland Sustainability Award for his film ‘Deep Where the Cailleach Lives’.
Photos credit: Andres Poveda ‘IYFTY Final’
Sustainable Trophies for Sustainable Filmmakers
Did you know that the commitment to sustainability extends all the way to our awards ceremony?
All of our festival trophies are crafted from 100% fully sustainable materials! A massive thank you to Forge Design and the Limerick School of Art and Design (LSAD) for their incredible craftsmanship in making these eco-friendly awards possible.
How to Enter for IYFTY 2027
Entering is straightforward and open to all submitters:
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Submit your short film to Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year 2027 via FilmFreeway.
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Complete the Sustainability Award Form during submission, detailing the green choices your team made during production.
To discover all the other categories, prizes, and submission guidelines for this year’s festival, head over to our main Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year Page.
A big thank you to Screen Producers Ireland for sponsoring this award and supporting sustainable green filmmaking for the next generation of Irish cinema!
