Ireland's Young Filmmaker of the Year 2022 - as part of the Fresh International Film Festival from March 28 to April 2 - is seeking entries from budding filmmakers aged between seven and 18.
The competition provides an opportunity for young filmmakers to see their work on the big screen and be in with a chance of winning €1,000, €700, or €300 towards their next film, or equipment for their school.
There are three categories: Junior (seven to 12 years ), Senior (12-18 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 (Seniors ) or 10 minutes duration (Juniors ).
Senior films will be screened at one of the regional heats, which take place in March. The Senior and Junior finalists’ films will be screened during Fresh International Film Festival, with the awards announced at the final screenings.
All submissions are also considered for a range of Specialist Awards including the Radharc Trust Award for documentaries, the RTÉ 60 Second Award, and the RTÉ Factual Award, in addition to the International, and Audience Awards.
The closing date for entries is Friday January 21 2022. Application forms are available via https://freshfilm.ie/fresh-international-film-festival-submissions.
