Cruinniú na nÓg | Limerick 10th June


Cruinniú na nÓg is Creative Ireland’s flagship event in celebrating creativity in children and young people accross Ireland.
Fresh Film is delighted to work with Limerick City and County Council and the Arts Office to programme Crunniú na nÓg Limerick on 10th June 2023.
You Judge It


Be a classroom jury
Watch, Discuss, Vote
We send you short film collections (40 – 45 minutes) made by 13 – 19 year old students from all over the world.
Your students view and then discuss the films before deciding on their winner.
Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards 2023 Release


For immediate release Wednesday, March 22 Fresh International Film Festival, RTÉ and Screen Ireland present Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards 2023 RTÉ 2 and the RTÉ Player Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 7.00pm – 8.00pm Today, Wednesday March 22, 2023, Fresh International Film Festival, RTÉ and Screen Ireland announce the 34 films […]
Fresh International Film Festival Schedule 2023


Daily Programme information March 27 10:00 – 12:00- Screening: “My Brothers and I” in association with IFI Education @ Odeon, Limerick. Magpie 6 animation workshop in the classroom. March 28 10:00 – 11:30 – Screening: An American Tail @ Belltable, Limerick Fighting Words writing for film workshop in the classroom March 29 10:00 – 12:30 […]
Annual Showcase @ Irish Film Institute


How would you start to make a film? How do you get ideas?
Free Screening of Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year 2022 awarded films with tips from the young filmmakers themselves.
Supported by the Arts Council
Fresh Blood


The night is growing longer, it must be time for Fresh Blood! This year’s filmmaking workshop took place in Limerick during the October mid-term break. Keep an eye on social media for updates.
Hothouse
The Hothouse Project at Fresh with RTÉ and Screen Ireland responds to the needs of advanced and award winning young filmmakers who work alone or in isolation and it aims to provide an intensive filmmaking experience. This programme is designed to challenge and advance film knowledge and skill. In the past Lance Daly, Dearbhla Walsh, Donal Foreman, John Butler, Sarah Gavron, and Jim Sheridan have given masterclasses as part of this programme.
The aim of the Hothouse is to support and promote the next generation of filmmakers by giving young independent makers a safe creative space in which to develop ideas and projects.
2022 Award Winners


Congratulations to the winners in the three categories Junior winners Ireland’s Junior Young Filmmaker of the Year 2022: Lucy and Ruby Hand with LYCS Youth Work Programme James Joyce Street, Dublin– The Litter Picker. 2nd Place: Aaliyah McDermott, Dublin – The Boy Under the Bed 3rd Place: 6th Class Scoil San Phroinsias, Galway – The […]
IN FOCUS


Are you thinking of working in film but are unsure of what you can do on set? This series of short introductions to working in film is for you. Each segment highlights a role on a film crew. Keep an eye on our social media for the posts. The full programme will be available through IFI’s Careers in Screen.
Fresh Blood


The night is growing longer, it must be time for Fresh Blood! This year’s filmmaking workshop is open to teenagers and will take place in Limerick during the October mid-term break. Keep an eye on social media for updates.