AGAINSTALLODDS

Extraordinary young people, amazing stories

This unique event showcases films from across the globe. The Films, made by young filmmakers share inspiring stories from unique perspectives. From Ukraine to South Korea, these films celebrate diversity and determination.

Sinéad is a Limerick-born, award-winning screenwriter whose work is heavily inspired by her twenty years of experience in child protective services in Ireland. Sinéad's script Every Five Miles was produced as part of RTE’s Storyland and centers on a woman’s journey to help a car-washer she suspects is the victim of people-trafficking in Ireland. Sinéad’s work has been selected by the BAI Mentorship scheme, the BBC Writer’s Room, and her debut feature script ’77' was selected for development through the Screen Ireland Spotlight Scheme in 2020.

Fresh International Film Festival and the Against All Odds screening is supported by