Jayne Foley Wins Global Impact Leadership Award at Cannes
Fresh Film founder Jayne Foley wins the Impact Leadership Award at Cannes 2026, celebrating 30 years of empowering young Irish filmmakers.
Liam Raymond: Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year 2026 – Full Winners List Inside
Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year 2026 has been announced! Liam Raymond won for his film ‘Deep Where the Cailleach Lives’. Discover all the winning short films from the Fresh International Film Festival on YouTube.
Ireland’s Junior Young Filmmaker of the Year 2026
Limerick hosted the thrilling junior final of the Ireland Young Filmmaker of the Year. Read our recap of the event, showcasing Ireland’s brightest young film talent.
Celebrating 30 Years of Fresh Film: Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year 2026
Join the celebration as Fresh International Film Festival marks its 30th anniversary! From the Young Filmmaker of the Year awards at the Mansion House to international conferences and industry masterclasses, discover the full 2026 program here. Don’t forget to vote for the Audience Award on YouTube!
Hothouse 2026 Premieres at DIFF
Relive the highlights of the HotHouse / DIFF 2026 premiere! Discover the 8 incredible short films from Ireland’s rising stars, now streaming on RTÉ Player.
HotHouse 2026: Discover the Future Stars of Irish Cinema at DIFF
Witness the premiere of 8 visionary short films at HotHouse 2026. Join us at the Dublin International Film Festival on Feb 27th to celebrate the next generation of Irish filmmaking talent.
FRESH30: 13 Award-Winning Short Films by Ireland’s Young Filmmakers
Celebrate 30 years of Fresh Film! Catch 13 award-winning short films by Ireland’s young filmmakers (2015-2024) at Omniplex Cinemas in Dublin, Cork, Galway, & Limerick. Sat, Dec 6th, 12pm. Tickets €5. Book now: omniplex.ie (Search ‘fresh30’).
Fresh Film International Festival: Find the Perfect Award Category for Your Film
Submit your film to the Fresh Film Festival! Discover 12+ award categories from Animation to Best Performer. Ireland’s top showcase for young filmmakers
FilmFreeway: The Complete Guide to Submitting Your Film to Festivals
Master film submission on FilmFreeway. Learn how to optimize your project page (synopsis, credits, visuals) and increase your acceptance rate at festivals.
The HotHouse 2025/2026 Program is Back!
The Fresh Film Festival annually hosts a Showcase to celebrate the exceptional work of young Irish filmmaker who submitted entries for the previous year’s awards. This year’s Showcase took place at the prestigious Irish Film Institute in Dublin.