THE DEADLINE for entry to Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year 2022 has been extended to Friday February 4.
Budding filmmakers, aged from seven to 18 years of age, are invited to enter via https://freshfilm.ie/fresh-international-film-festival-submissions. Entries in the comedy, horror, drama, documentary, music video, and animation genres are all welcome. There is a chance of winning €1,000, €700, or €300 towards making another film, or equipment for their school.
There are three categories: Junior (seven to 12 years ), Senior (12 to 18 years ) and International, where young filmmakers can enter independently, as part of their school, or in a group. Films must be original and can be up to 15 minutes duration for Seniors and 10 minutes duration for Juniors.
The Senior and Junior finalists’ films will be screened during Fresh International Film Festival and the awards will be announced at the final screenings.
The full festival programme will be available shortly. Further details can be found at freshfilm.ie