Fresh International Film Festival Programme 2024

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Introduction

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

At least at Fresh it is. We’ve seen a multitude of films, hosted a bunch of regional screenings and had the judges pore over the results. And now we are here at Festival time to see who will become Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of The Year.

We want to note the increased interaction and ties made between individual film-makers as people pursue ambitious creative goals, the links developing between film-making organisations and schools and of course we always want to laud those of you who take an independent tack in making your films. Each approach makes for a fertile eco-system in which films are made by young people in Ireland.

If your film hasn’t been chosen for this last phase of the competition, or indeed if you are here and you don’t win an award, then you will have to take it on the chin, dust yourself down and get back writing, producing and shooting again. This is the way it goes, I’m afraid. Each new attempt will allow you to develop and hone your film-making knowledge and skills. Remember nothing is ever lost in trying.

For those of you who happen to make it through to the awards podium, it will be the most wonderful time of the year. But for now, sit back and enjoy your work. You deserve all the plaudits coming to you.

Jayne Foley Festival Director

MONDAY 15 April

SIXTEEN / 16 Ans

Feature Screening | Omniplex Cinema, Dooradoyle | April 15th 10:00

Director Philippe Lioret

France • 2023 • 94 minutes • French with English Subtitles • Drama

Classmates Nora and Leo fall in love at school, but their romance faces intense opposition from their parents and family. Despite the different familial backgrounds and beliefs the pair continue their romance undercover. This contemporary retelling of Romeo & Juliet focusing on opposing societal hierarchies rather than duelling families brings a gripping engaging film for older teens. Accompanying Study Guide available at ifi.ie/studyguides

This screening is presented in association with IFI Education.

FOLEY FOR FILM WORKSHOP

Workshop | Gaelscoil Chaladh an Treoigh | April 15 | 10:00

Sorcha de Faoite (Macnas, Brú Theatre, Fíbín) will deliver an interactive workshop in foley and sound design developing live sound making techniques.

TUESDAY 16 April

THE IRON GIANT

Feature Screening | Belltable, Limerick | April 16th 10:00

Director Brad Birt

USA

1999

86 minutes

English • Drama

This classic feature is an animated adaptation of Ted Hughes’ story, set in a 1960s American town. A young boy, Hogarth, befriends a colossal, friendly robot from space. The film explores themes of law, order, politics, friendships, historical periods, technology, robots, and artificial intelligence. Followed by a post-show discussion.

COSTUME DESIGN

Workshop | Thomond Community College | April 16 | 10:00

Tara Knol (Prometheus, Foundation, Game of Thrones) will lead a workshop for secondary school students in Costume Design taking them from concept to creation using examples from her exceptional career in the industry.

WEDNESDAY 17 April

CAREERS IN SCREEN MID-WEST

Event / Talk| Limerick College of FET, Mulgrave Street Campus | 17th April 10:00

A panel of speakers share their career journey and discuss opportunities and roles within the industry

Ever wondered how to get started in the film and television industry?

Careers in Screen is an informative and interactive audience led event for students, which aims to highlight the wide variety of career paths available in film and television. The event will explore the nature of filmmaking as a career and the different skill sets involved, and take a deeper look at the screen industry in the Mid-West.

Experienced speakers will discuss their experiences working in the screen sector and give insights into the collaborative process of film production. The event will also look at screen developments in the region and how to get involved. This panel based event will provide lots of opportunity for Q&A

SPEAKERS

Michelle Ryan is a specialist Behind-The-Scenes filmmaker with a unique immersive approach to storytelling and an elevated style of cinematography. Her passion is capturing and telling stories that result in creative, daring & effective content.

She runs Irish production company ‘EPIK Media’. Some of her BTS work includes Barbie, Jurassic World, Cocaine Bear, Cats and The Banshee of Inisherin.

Demi Isaac Oviawe, Demi plays the role of Linda Walsh in The Young Offenders (RTÉ/ BBC3) a role she will reprise in forthcoming fourth season. Her latest work includes the role of Anadil in Paul Feig’s feature The School for Good and Evil (Netflix), the role of Aoife Akingbola in the TV series Holding directed by Kathy Burke for ITV; and the lead role of Adaeze in To All My Darlings, directed by Lia Campbell. In 2017, the Irish Examiner named Oviawe as one of their annual “Ones to Watch for 2018”. She also appeared on the 2019 series of the Irish edition of Dancing with the Stars. Demi is based in Cork, Ireland.

Tara Knol is a Costume Designer who has worked on high profile films such as Prometheus, Foundation and Game of Thrones. She is the founder and CEO of Seamless and creator of The iCostume App, products designed to help communication and design on tv and film sets.

Conor McAllister has worked as a hair stylist on Film and TV since 1994 working on over 30 movies such as; Brave Heart, Micheal Collins, The Actors, Saving Private Ryan, Intermission, Space Truckers. His work has also featured in Italian Vogue & Zoo magazine (Saoirse Ronan), front cover of Detail magazine (Johnathan Reece Myers), Hollywood news, Vanity Fair, New York Times, Wonderland magazine along with travelling extensively worldwide as personal hairstylist to Saoirse Ronan on junkets for The Lovely Bones, The Way Back, The Host, Justin and the Knights Of Valor, How I Live Now and Hanna. He also, alongside his brother Hugh, owns The Grafton Barber chain.

Gemma O’Shaughnessy is a freelance Line Producer / Producer working across a variety of film and television drama projects. Most recently she completed the feature film, Anniversary for Fifth Season and Lionsgate and also the TV drama, Obituary for RTÉ and Hulu.

Patrick Condren is one of Ireland’s most experienced Stunt Professionals. He has worked as an Actor, Stunt Performer, Coordinator and Second Unit Director on over 250 productions including Feature Films, TV Shows, Commercials and Live Productions. He has Coordinated action for Academy Award winners Daniel Day Lewis, Neil Jordan, Jim Sheridan, Paul Greengrass and Kevin Spacey. He was nominated for a Taurus World Stunt Award for his work on Intermission. Patrick is a graduate of the Gaiety School of Acting. Patrick was instrumental in standardising the qualification requirements for the Irish Stunt Community. In 1998 he organised the founding of the Stunt Actors Register. This was the first Register of Qualified Stunt Personal in Ireland and the forerunner of the current Stunt Register Ireland. He was on the executive board of Irish Actors Equity for 5 years, where he helped negotiate terms and conditions for both Irish Actors and Stunt Performers. Patrick also established the Irish Film and TV Health and Safety Council and wrote the H&S guidelines published in 2004 for Irish Crews.

Presented in Association with Screen Ireland

IRELAND’S JUNIOR YOUNG FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2024

Screening & Awards | Omniplex Cinema, Limerick | April 17 10:00

Screening and celebrating the best films from Ireland’s Young Filmmakers in the 7-12yr category. Showcasing everything from stop-motion animation to fantasy and drama and featuring pets to banshees, the screening is followed by the annual awards ceremony.

IRELAND’S YOUNG FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2024

Screening & Awards | Omniplex Cinema, Limerick & Troy Studios | April 18 10:00

A celebration of the best films made by young people aged 13-18 from across Ireland. This gala screening of the finalists in Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards 2024 is followed by the annual Awards ceremony in association with RTÉ and Screen Ireland.

Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year 2024 Screenings 10:00 - 1:00: Omniplex Cinema Limerick

Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year 2024 Awards 1:30 - 5:30 Troy Studios

REEL EXCHANGE

Exchange & filmmaking challenge | Limerick College of FET, Mulgrave Street Campus | April 18 - 20

International Delegate Programme

Fresh Film is delighted to invite international delegates from young people’s film organisations across Europe to collaborate with the students on the Creative Digital Media Production programme at Limerick College of Further Education and Training, Mulgrave Street.

With the facilitation of Shane Vaughan and course leader Eileen Byrne the young filmmakers will create a two day wonder film loosely based on the theme of interconnectivity.

Reel Exchange projects are designed to encourage collaboration and innovation in film through travel and exchange. The voice of the young person is key to decision making. Fresh Film is committed to offering young people the platform to develop skills, interests and to build life-long partnerships across Europe.

Shane Vaughan is an artist working through photography and videography. He achieved a Masters in Fine Art from Crawford College of Art and Design in 2023 and is currently based in Limerick.

Reel Exchange 2024 is offered in collaboration with Limerick College of Further Education and Training, Mulgrave St. Creative Digital Media Production course.

BREAKING THE MOULD

Embark on an international cinematic journey that defies conventions and challenges the status quo with our short film program ‘Breaking The Mould.’ Featuring films made by young people from across the globe, this thought-provoking collection is a testament to the power of breaking moulds, celebrating uniqueness, and embracing the courage to forge a path less travelled. Join us for an unforgettable exploration of creativity, diversity, and the endless possibilities that arise when we dare to break free from the confines of convention.

Introduced by and Q&A with Sinead O’Riordan Sinéad is an award-winning Irish actress and producer. She is also the owner and creative director of Orion Productions Ireland. She holds an Honours Degree in Engineering (Electronic), an Associate Recital Diploma from LAMDA and a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Producing with Screen Ireland.

Isolation

Joshua Corbett, St Mary’s CBS, Laois 3:10

A young man gets a disappointing text.

Antares

Laci Barnes Grandin Theatre

Film Lab, USA, 14.49

Two young men go on a road trip at the end of the world and become friends.

Nostalgia

Nutnaree Preechanan, Thailand 5:00

In the glow of her screen, the girl sought solace in an AI’s recreation of her mother’s radiant smile. She slipped to her five-year-old world, re-lived her cherished moments, but as time hurried on, joy melted into sorrow’s embrace.

So...what is love?

Maria Calado, Portugal 2:44

life), she struggles to understand what is real and what is not, leading her to see things that simply don’t exist. Her grief is consuming but not in the ways that people would suspect. Nevertheless, over time, she slowly comes to accept it.

Purple

Fanni Illés, Belgium 3:12

In a blue and pink world, Luis was born purple. Previously rejected from many schools, they decide to give Amari school a chance. Will this one be different and will Luis be able to be finally understood?

Still Home

Keira Morris, UK, 6:46

An elderly man returns to his childhood home to confront the trauma of his past

A Scoop Of Ice Cream

work in the city her relationship with her sister grows cold, until one day she needs help and their promise about “ice cream ball” is finally realised.

When Lily (a deaf woman) loses Carter (the love of her

Puze Yuan, China, 5:09

When a girl leaves home to

Nostalgia Antares

Purple

Anna McGee’s Wild Ride

Ava Bounds, UK 1:36

A teenager, on the cusp of adulthood, flies through life. Literally.

Country Aladdin

Escuela, cámara ¡acción!

Argentina, 13:37

The story of Aladdin, but in a country version... in the zone of School No. 3 of Coronel Vidal.

Chrysalis

Cherilyn Audelia, Indonesia, 5:47

Being colorblind, a man is now trapped in an unfulfilling job after he failed to become a pilot, searching desperately for unattainable

happiness that makes him dependent on psychosis that erases the line between reality and his imagination.

Hjort (Deer)

Luis Kølkjær Hansen, Station Next, Denmark 9:45

On the way to his mom’s wedding, Anders accidentally hits a deer. He now stands at a crossroad: leave the deer or come to terms with old childhood trauma.

Hey, Darling

Elliot Walker, Canada, 9:59

Dorian is a transgender teen boy who lives at home with his single dad, Barney. Dorian feels trapped in a mirage of masculinity by his father

and the gendered expectations of the world around him. One day a mysterious figure leaves behind a flyer advertising an amateur drag competition and a spark

IRELAND’S JUNIOR YOUNG FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR AWARDS - INTERNATIONAL 2024

Screening | www.freshfilm.ie | April 19 12 noon

A celebration of the best films made by children aged 7 to 12 from across the world.

IRELAND’S YOUNG FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR AWARDS - INTERNATIONAL 2024

Screening | www.freshfilm.ie | April 19 1:30

A celebration of the best films made by children aged 13 to 19 from across the world.

Hjort (Deer)

Anna McGee’s Wild Ride

SATURDAY 20 April

NATIONAL YOUNG FILMMAKER’S FORUM & FRESH PITCH

Screening / Masterclass / Pitching | Engine Collaboration Centre

| April 20 | 10:00

Join us for the Martini Shot of Fresh International Film Festival 2024 for our Ireland’s Young Filmmaker’s Forum, by and for Ireland’s next generation of filmmakers. Enjoy a day dedicated to filmmaking and filmmakers with networking, workshops, masterclasses with industry experts culminating in a pitching competition

10:00 - 10:30 Meet & Network

10:30 - 12:00 Producing

Grainne Carroll is a producer and runs Front Room Films and recently won best short at DIFF 2024. She has worked professionally on projects such as Foundation, That They May Face the Rising Sun and Treadstone.

1:00 - 2:30 Production Design

Cheryl Jane Rock is

an actor and stand-by art director who has worked on a variety of high- end projects from The Turning to Frank of Ireland, Game of Thrones.

Will Simpson is a graphic novel artist known for his work on Batman, Hellblazer and Judge Dredd, as well as a storyboard artist and concept designer for film and television including Game of Thrones, Reign of Fire and Breakfast on Pluto.

3:30 - 4:00 The Fresh Pitch

The annual pitching competition will be determined by a panel of judges. Show your best, wildest ideas, anything from a short film, feature movie or television series. It’s a fun way to share ideas and generate creativity, get helpful, productive feedback and propel you into the next year of filmmaking full of Fresh imagination.

Supported by the National Youth Film and Animation Network & Screen Ireland

NATIONAL YOUTH FILM GATHERING & NETWORKING

Networking | Engine Collaboration Centre | April 20 10:00

The National Youth Film and Animation Network was set up in 2019 as a national resource, providing critical engagement, artform development, workshops and resources for young artists and youth arts practitioners who operate across Ireland in a diverse network of clubs, artists and young people.

It is currently convened to:

Support resource development and capacity building for the practice of youth film and animation in Ireland

Build capacity in collaboration with young filmmakers and youth film facilitators from all over Ireland

Share advice, support, and best practice in filmmaking & animation.

This gathering facilitated by Denise McDonagh (Culture Works) brings youth film organisations, independent youth film practitioners and film groups for young people together to discuss and focus their vision for an intersecting, vibrant sector that shapes the future of filmmaking with young people across Ireland.

STORYTELLING THOUGH FILM: AN INTRODUCTION TO FILMMAKING FOR THE CLASSROOM

Teacher Workshop | Limerick Education Centre | April 20 10:30

Oide Creativity, in collaboration with Fresh Film and filmmaker Raymond Beggan, presents a one- day elective workshop, open to all teachers.

This workshop offers participants an opportunity to:

• explore practical approaches to making a short film

• gain insights into visual storytelling through film

• experience creative methodologies that may be used in professional classroom practice.

Raymond Beggan is a photographer and filmmaker who has been involved in student filmmaking since 2006. His wildlife book on the birds of Dublin, Winged Encounters, was published by Lilliput Press in 2013. Raymond facilitates filmwide workshops around Ireland, an initiative aimed at introducing young people to the art of filmmaking through creative learning. www.raymondbeggan.net

SUNDAY 21 April

GENERATION FRESH

Screening | Omniplex Cinemas nationwide | 2:00

Fresh Film and Omniplex partner up to bring you a selection of the finest films from Fresh’s collection over the past years. It’s time to share these cinematic gems with everyone, to offer a glimpse into the creative prowess of the next generation of filmmakers. So, grab your popcorn, round up your family and friends and join us for a thrilling film program exploring special powers, unrequited love, danger, redemption, identity, and murder.. Rated PG

Alamid

Shayna Velasquez, Aquinas Diocesan Grammar School, Belfast

Maybe life can be turned upside down, but sometimes all it takes is a little spark.

Stranger Danger

Directed by Johnathan Connolly, Galway

Chatting to online friends leads to sinister endings.

Buachaill

Nellie Warren, Dublin

Over the years, a girl named Kit is repeatedly mistaken for a boy.

Rue

Sean Tracey, Wicklow

Not everyone can move on from their mistakes, especially when they can’t be fixed.

Earth Online

Isabelle Xiao, Dublin

What would it be like if Earth was a game?

Check out Earth: Online, a video game that allows you to simulate the life of any living species of your choice with trillions of other players online. However, there are two rules which you must follow.

Untouched

Muirinn Carty, Wexford

Human touch is a basic human need that differentiates humans from animals, perception from reality. When we are deprived of this need, our desire can become overwhelming. We begin to glamorise those feelings of burning, piercing, pulling and dancing.

Live And Let Live

Bishopstown Community School, Cork

Young people need the space and respect to grow into the unique adult they are meant to be. This film explores how in including and accepting others you allow for emancipation of yourself and others.

Killer Krush

Izzy Dalton, Emerging Limerick Filmmakers, Limerick

When shy teenager Ben bumps into his crush Caroline at a Halloween party, the night takes a strange turn.

Da Vinki and the Button

Matas Skudra, Galway Da Vinki loves his button

How to Construct an Albatross

Liam Murphy, Cork

After crash-landing on an island, a lone pilot uses remnants from the wreckage to escape isolation. Inspired by Louise Greig’s poem ‘How to Construct an Albatross’.

Pirates

Cal Arnold O’Driscoll, Dublin

In 1980s Ireland, three

friends set Pirate radio in an attempt to beat the bullies and get the girls

Science of Colour Vision

Chloe Forde and Nina Beatrice Gicale Le Cheile Secondary School, Dublin

The Science of colour vision; Learn about colour vision, and how animals see the world!

In My Own Words

Karl Reddy, Aoife Durkin, Holly McDermott, James Matthews & Sinead Giblin. A St Colmcille’s Community School TY Multimedia production

A teenage boy tells the story of how he has not allowed his speech and language difficulties to define him as a person. This is Karl Reddy’s true story.

The Tell-Tale Heart

Max Hendrickson, Dublin

A re-telling of the Edgar Allen Poe short story, a man is slowly driven mad by the pale blue eye of his older companion.

Anna McGee’s Wild Ride

Ava Bounds, United Kingdom

A teenager on the cusp of adulthood flies through her entire future while stuck in a traffic jam.

In my own words

Supported by the Irish Film Classification Office

Alamid Killer Krush

IRELAND’S JUNIOR YOUNG FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR FINALS & AWARDS

SESSION 1 10:00 - 11:00

Different Types of Footballers

Ben Morris & Aidan

Cronin, Scoil Íde, Limerick 1:16

The first real study of different types of footballers we all know so well.

Pet Friends 2

Emma Culligan, Limerick 1:33

Funny, meeting my pets.

Flight of the Wild Geese - Part 1

Corpus Christi PS - 6th Class, Limerick 9:48

This historical musical celebrates the history of Limerick City, the signing of the Treaty of Limerick at the famous Treaty Stone, the march of King William of Orange through Ireland and the strength of the women of Limerick led by Patrick Sarsfield with help from the French to win the siege of Limerick in 1690.

The Robbery

Caoilinn, Grian, Lillian.

Sparks Youth Film Festival, Clare 1:41

It’s a beautiful, busy day in Sea Shore Town until someone carries out their greedy plan, but things do not work out as planned for the robber!

Halloween Story

Adelle Neri, Olivia & Julia Morgan, Aila-Luchia Ó Grady, Mila Sheehan, Filmwide Workshop @ Ballybrown Resource Centre, Limerick 2:42

At Halloween, even the bobbing apples game can be fraught with peril.

Sad

Mia Dempsey & Marcus

Foley, Spotlight studios, Wicklow 2:41

Dave Davidson, a heartbroken young man, is on his way to meet a friend with whom he’s been having an argument.. Distraught by the thought that his friendship is slipping away, Dave seeks refuge from

the emotional storm in a local juice bar.

Paparazzi

Fiadh Browne, Scoil Íde, Limerick 9:56

Fiadh and Grace discover fame and fortune in the world of animation... but is it all a little too much?

Space adventure

Teidi Hartnett, Culann

Hanley, Adare Heritage

Centre, Filmwide workshop 1:51

Laurel and Hardy are in Space - adventures.

Murder in The Nunnery

Florrie, Emily & Helena, Dublin 10:00

Murder in the Nunnery is a murder mystery about a nun getting murdered and trying to find the culprit.

Lunch Break

Oisín Bartley, Dublin 3:47

An ordinary school lunch break takes an unexpected twist.

Sad Paparazzi

Pet friends 2

Perception

Lily Mai Cashman, Michaela Lynch St. Joseph’s N.S. Kerry 2:14

A young boy has a project to do on A.I. He asks Granda for help. Granda is someone he trusts to give him correct information. Granda’s words are wise and he also gives a warning. Granda’s knowledge of future technology leads to some problems and he needs his grandson’s help at the end ...

Dinosaur’s Lair

Iveragh Keighran, Trading Faces, Galway 6:46

Funny game show… hopeful business people pitching their ideas!

A Good Idea

5th Class Scoil San Phroinsias, Galway 4:30

Four young scientists decide to invent a machine that converts carbon dioxide into oxygen but things don’t go according to plan.

BREAK: 11:00 - 11:15

SESSION 2 11:15 - 12:25

The Chuckaluck Disaster

Conor & Liam, Sparks

Youth Film, Clare 1:10

Chuckaluck has a close shave on a trip to buy some seeds for breakfast…

Art Class

Sonia Holmes, Liam Rivas Stack, Aoibheann Supple, Eanna O’Bearra, Quinn Fitzgerald

Henry Alistair Williams, Reuben Macloughlin

Adare Heritage Centre, Filmwide workshop 5:10

An art class becomes very interesting as the students enter their own drawings.

Flight of the Wild Geese (II) - The Treaty City

6th Class Corpus Christi PS, Limerick 9:58

The Treaty City explores how Limerick got its name “Treaty City” following the signing of the Treaty by William of Orange and Patrick Sarsfield in the 1690s at the famous Treaty Stone.

Suffragette Moments

Lía Hennessy O’ Donovan, Clare 1:37

Remembering some of the leading women who campaigned for the right to vote and have a voice in society.

Stick Journey

David Davern, Scoil Íde, Limerick 3:30

Follow the journey of an ordinary stick through adventures and turmoil... when all it wants is a little peace and quiet.

The Kidnapping

S.N Moin Ruadh, Kilkenny 7:05

A friend is kidnapped and her friends help to rescue her .

Jungle Explorers

Fergus Connaughton, Leitrim 2:05

A group of friends go for a trip to the jungle and don’t‚ see the hidden dangers.

Late for School

Senior Infants, Scoil San Phroinsias, Galway 10:00 Chicken Licken sets off for school, but something falls on her head and she becomes convinced that the sky is falling. Will she make it to school on time?

The Grand Escape

Mikey & Robbie O’Leary, Reece & Blake Campbell, Scoil Íde, Limerick 2:55

The chase, capture, and escape is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Apoca Pitch

Art Brophy, Aliannah O’Grady, Trading Faces, Galway 5:42

Murder in the Boardroom

Harrison Dunleavy, Dublin 9:22

An old man is killed for his genius invention by one of his own Board Members.

Autocorrect

Mikey Mahon, Scoil Íde, Limerick 1:44

A boy’s torment stems from the uncontrollable interference of “Autocorrect”.

What on Earth?

Niamh Geraghty, Mayo 3:48

A girl sees something in the sky and goes looking for answers.

LUNCH 12:25 - 12:55

Lillis. They celebrate the wonder around them and their pride to be in County Clare.

Two Truths And A Lie

Ballybough Youth Service

Junior Film Group, Dublin 4:06

Will the detective figure out the lie in time or will she become another victim in a trail of murders?

The Last Biscuit

Funny take of an imaginary movie pitch!

Banshee

Seán FitzGerald, Cork 5:51

When two friends go into a creepy forest with its own lore, they soon realise the legends are true. Can they escape the clutches of the Banshee?

SESSION 3 12:55 - 1:55

Up the Banner

Doora NS, Gaelscoil

Mhíchíl Cíosóg, Barefield NS & Kilydysart NS, Clare 3:56

Children from four schools in Clare explored rhythms and words under the expertise of educator, DJ and producer John

Eve Ni Mhaonaigh, Anne De Cleir & Aaron Broe, Scoil Íde, Limerick 2:07 There is only one biscuit left and they will go to any lengths to have it for themselves... but is it really worth it?

Humanity

The Loft Young Filmmakers, Cork 8:09

Mr Humanity is seduced by power and money and becomes a dictator, the wizard takes his emotions away and he must travel to find them and earn them back in order to become Mr Humanity again.

The Crazy Attic

Mikey O Leary, Scoil Íde, Limerick 1:52

There is something crazy going on in the attic... but is it worth investigating?

The Stolen Bottle

Wjotek Ptak, Scoil Íde, Limerick 6:53

After simply ordering a bottle online a series of events unfold that nobody could ever have imagined.

The Car Chase

John Joe Clancy, Sparks

Youth Film, Clare 1:45

A trip to the gas station turns into a calamitous car chase!

Vampires in the School

Rosie Ni Cheallaigh, Ellen Tomas, Trading Faces, Galway 4:56

Funny Misunderstanding in a school that turns menacing!

Whispers of Wonderland

GracieMay Burke, Dublin 3:09

A curious girl goes on an adventure to find what she’s always been looking for.

Never Alone

3rd-6th St Aiden’s NS, Sligo 8:00

Based on the story about how Willie Bermingham, well known activist and advocate for older and

vulnerable people, set up the organisation ALONE, this film shows the importance of human connection.

School of Rock

Jamie Riordan, Sonia Holmes, Margarita Dvornaya Kate & Hanna Riordan, Blaithin Ni Ghairbhi, Unin Siun Hartnett, Aine & Fiona Walsh, Molly Mackessy, Nora & Saidhbh Ni Laoi, Adare Heritage Centre, Filmwide workshop, Limerick 2:29

A teacher leaves a classroom and the kids have some fun. Jinx!

Fern & Everett Melia, Ethan Rooney, Wicklow 4:12

Two brothers love computer games but their sister loves movies. The brothers accidentally trap their sister in their computer game by jinxing their wish!

Fight of the Wild GeeseThe Leaving of Limerick

6th Class Corpus Christi PS Moyross, Limerick 9:18

The Leaving of Limerick explores the devastation as Limerick’s Jacobite army fled to France and Europe when King William of Orange broke the promise he made in The Treaty of Limerick. It shows how Limerick hero Patrick Sarsfields body

has been located in Huy and will soon be “coming home”.

Swan Lake

Teidi, Siun & Unin Hartnett, Adelle, Danielle, Charlie, Nate Neri, Florrie Hanley

Jamie, Hanna & Kate Riordan, Ballybrown Community, Filmwide workshop

Limerick 3:14

Ballet - Movement to the Swan Lake Overture.

International Winner

L’autre planète / The Other Planet

Camera-etc, Belgium 5.47

The Red Planet is under attack. Its inhabitants are forced to leave. They land on the Blue Planet, where people are not particularly welcoming...

AWARDS 2:00 - 2:30.

IRELAND’S YOUNG FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR FINALS & AWARDS

SCREEN 1 Omniplex

SESSION 1 10:00 – 11:30

Mornin’

Sam Mullins, Dublin 4:46

A boy trying and failing to get through his mornings due to the influence of an unwanted companion.

Devil May Care

Nora Twomey, Cork 14:21

May Casey, my great-grandmother had a secret political life which came to light from her military pension application for her involvement in the Irish Civil War.

Is Óige

Elizabeth Monerawela, Meath 3:00

The youngest sibling, is that stereotype really true?

Law & Order

Troy Daniel Rayner, St. Brigid’s Community College, Galway 15:16

T/Y students collaborated with An Garda

Siochána on a mini criminal Investigation about a theft in a local chemist. The film highlights the constant presence of CCTV footage in our lives and the consequences of bad decision making like stealing.

Mute

Hugh Fearon, Aquinas Diocesan Grammar School, Down 2:37

Mutual tolerance and understanding are reached after the obstacle of a haunted key is overcome.

Chog

Abbi Henderson , Kilkenny 10:30

Beth is thrilled to receive the honour of minding Janet’s beautiful home and beloved dog Chog whilst she is away on business. Chog the dog however, isn’t so welcoming.

Fighting For Home

Sienna Graham, Dublin 7:22

Tadhg O’Donnell - the

European Youth Boxing Champion and Síofra Lawless, the World Youth Boxing Champion - delve into their experiences in fighting for their home country of Ireland. Both Tadhg and Síofra are members of the Irish Boxing team and attend the 4 kings boxing club, owned by their coach Steve Coughlan.

Hummingbird

Saul Knight, Kildare Young Filmmakers, Kildare 7:03

The recollection of a journey which tests the friendship between a troubled, whimsical dreamer who is finding her voice, and a pragmatic planner who is left picking up the pieces.

Numb

Reuben Armstrong, Meath 3:18

An attempt to capture the draining and silent emotion of someone battling depression.

Mute

Charlie

Numb

Rumours

Isobel Johnston & Laura

O’ Doherty, Alexandra College, Dublin 8:14

A rumour spreads in school.

Charlie Jambo Films, CBS

James’s St, Dublin 11:44

A boy must come to terms with difficult change.

Rock ‘n the water

Thomas Kingston, Cork 3:03

This Music video featuring my brother was shot on the Lake of Como in Italy. The goal of this video is to be as cinematic as possible, as I am a cinematographer.

BREAK 11:30 – 11:45

SESSION 2 11:45 – 1:00

We Are The Forest Spotlight Studios, Wicklow 2:45

A dance through the seasons of the forest. Our costume colours reflect the forest at different stages of the year and choreography reflects the life cycles within the forest. Spring

is young and growing and playful, Summer is blooming and abundant, Autumn is swirling and lots of moving with the leaves falling and winter is slow, ethereal and beautiful.

Who Killed Cinema?

Corey Talbot, Kildare, 14:15 ’Radio City’ has just won Best Film of the Year but the film’s director is murdered at the after party. The main question on everyone’s mind is, who did it?

The Girl I Knew

Georgia Kelly, Wicklow 6:10

Charlie, a 16-year-old girl tries to navigate the summer without her best friend Lila, while also wondering what has happened to her.

Home For Dinner

Emma Whelan, Dublin 15:10

Estranged siblings find their bond strengthened within the close proximity of their kitchen.

Red Pandas Got

Screwed Over By Nature

Chloe Forde & Nina Beatrice Gicale, Dublin 1:40

Red pandas are currently in the process of evolving! But, what does that mean for them?

CAUTION Wet Floor

James Flynn, Dublin 4:51

After a long night, two bartenders, Sean and Charlie, kick out the last customers and begin to close the pub. At first, everything is going as usual however strange things start happening when the guys separate for a moment. Are they really alone?

Dear Mrs. Green National Youth Film & Animation School, Kilkenny 7:32

A woman working as a carer connects two people across generations.

All Eyes On Me

Caoimhe & Ella McGuigan, Dublin 4:32

A girl struggling with anxiety moves to a new school. There, two girls befriend her showing her that maybe school isn’t all that bad.

Showtime

Cian Conachy, Cavan 15:24

A lazy understudy shows up unprepared on the opening night of his school musical

Trup, Trup, A Chapaillín Seán McCormack, CBC Monkstown Park, Dublin 4:21

Capall ar an mbealach go Binn Éadair. A horse on his way to Howth.

International 1:00 – 1:10

Hjort (Deer)

Luis Kølkjær Hansen, Station Next, Denmark 9:45

On the way to his moms wedding, Anders accidentally hits a deer. He now stands at a crossroad: leave the deer or come to terms with old childhood trauma.

AUDIENCE AWARD

SCREEN 1

SCREEN 5 Omniplex

SESSION 1 10:00 – 11:30

Summer

Ellen McSweeney, Kerry 3:57

A meditation on the hazy summer season, the beauty, nostalgia and joy, but also the dread, the pressure and fear of the future. The summer can’t last forever after all.

When It Rains

Kevin Dillon, Coláiste Chiaráin, Limerick 14:38

A fly on the wall documentary about the Limerick music scene.

Inferno

Eoin Murphy, Cork 14:50

The protagonist is in the midst of his desolate, unfulfilled life. He encounters an ancient book entitled ‘Dante’s Inferno.’ Perhaps, he will unearth something that he wished had remained on the shelf, forever waiting to be told.

Helen News

Kyle Hogan Bennett, Ballybough Youth Service, Dublin 3:49

Helen’s Hole News by Helen White keeps everyone informed on all current affairs. What makes her stand out is her sassy way of media.

Samhain

Amber Hornick, County Wexford Youth Film Project, Wexford 11:49

Samhain, also known as Halloween, is one of the most celebrated holidays worldwide but what does it mean and where does it originate? We take a deep dive into this holiday to understand its popularity.

The Void

Abbie Fagan, Scoil Dara, Kildare 1:28

A grieving teenager struggles to come to terms with the loss of her friend.

Rat King

Róisín Leavy-Sahin, Emerging Limerick Filmmakers, Limerick 15:00

A young boy falls in love with a dead rat. It begins to rot him, setting off a frenzy in his village with disastrous consequences.

What’s A Soulmate?

Emma Wilson, Dublin 1:49

Two cats go through life together - happy in their own world. Until one day a huge disaster occurs and one of the cats passes. The other manages to find hope in despair.

Don’t Make a Sound

Gavin Gilligan & Sarah Walsh, Sligo 8:07

Mathew and Catherine are trapped in their home while outside blind monsters who hunt by sound stalk the post-apocalyptic world. Catherine is strong but Matthew, haunted by the death of his mother, struggles to come to terms with this new reality.

Freequencies

Olivia Louise Curto, Leitrim 13:31

Ten-year old Oliver experiences life differently due to electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS). This rare condition makes everyday technology a challenge: he feels the buzz of electronic devices more intensely than others. Oliver’s journey sheds light on the often-overlooked effects of our technological footprint and inspires a quest for more genuine human connections.

The Seraph

Jack Marshall, Erin Geraghty, Mayo 1:18

A young girl becomes more aware of a presence that lingers nearby.

BREAK 11:30 – 11:45

SESSION 2 11:45 – 1:00

Getting Lain

Jonty Ross & Dylan Rice, Limerick Youth Theatre, Limerick 5:10

A teen boy uses an AI to help him try win over the love of his life

Fog

Louis Martin, Dublin 15:00

A young man struggling with his mental health navigates through an overwhelming depressive episode in his life.

The Art of Removing

the Sticky Bits

Eve Duffy, Dublin 4:20

The shift in the relationship between a father, mother and son. Created at Prodigy Camp 2023 in Seattle WA.

Seiceamair

Jack Marshall, Banagher College, Offaly 8:19

A boy cannot afford lunch for school, so he enters a chess competition where the winner gets free lunch for the year. Twists ensue as he must take on the Infa-

mous Magnus Ficher.

Breath

William Mulligan, Monaghan 3:40

A young boy narrates his story of self-discovery.

Adaptation

Of

The

Only Nightmare I’ve Ever Had Jake Dundon, Tipperary 10:00

I was 14 years old, far from home, and paralysingly anxious about the future. So, the same as I am now, except for the 14-years-old part. An adaptation of the only nightmare I’ve ever had.

Ivy

Fiachra Cotter O’Culachain, Dublin 15:00

Life for Hugh is pretty good, but it becomes that much better when he meets Ivy, the new girl next door. As he embarks on another summer of fun with his friends, a sea of new emotions emerges that Hugh decides to navigate.

X-pire

Grace Brennan, Aquinas Diocesan Grammar School, Down 8:00

Scientists from the company X-pire, are now able to predict exactly when you are going to die. This is your life clock. You are told days before your X-pire date, so that you can get your life in order before the clock runs out. Griffin tries to rekindle a relationship with his son Aaron. Tick, tick, tick - his clock continues to count down.

Interview with A Vampire Mia Tracy, Coláiste Éinde, Galway 5:15

This mockumentary captures the peculiarities of a school day, where a young vampire navigates classrooms filled with unsuspecting human classmates.

International Anna Mcgee’s Wild Ride

Ava Bounds, UK 1:36

A teenager, on the cusp of adulthood, flies through life. Literally.

TROY STUDIOS

AUDIENCE AWARD SCREEN 5

Fresh returns to it’s annual awards ceremony for Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of The Year. In partnership with RTÉ, Screen Ireland, and The Arts Council, the event promises an array of prestigious awards, including the highly sought-after title of Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year 2024. This year’s awards will be hosted by Faye Shortt & Demi Isaac Oviawe at Troy Studios and will be captured for broadcast on RTE2 on April 29th at 7pm. 2:00 - 5:45 Awards

Filming of awards ceremony

Introducing IYFTY Hosts 2024

We are very lucky to have a host of hilarious and super talented presenters for 2024. Mary-Claire and Demi will present our Junior Awards and Gemma and Faye will helm The Young Irish Filmmaker of the Year.

Mary-Claire Fitzpatrick

Better known as MC, this talented TV presenter, comedian, and TikTok star will grace our stage for the third year in row. She’s known for her hilarious skits online and presenting shows such as the Today Show.

Demi Issac Oviawe

Demi plays the role of Linda Walsh in THE YOUNG OFFENDERS (RTÉ/ BBC3), she will be reprising her role as Linda is the forthcoming fourth season. Her latest work includes the role of Anadil in Paul Feig’s feature THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL (Netflix), the role of Aoife Akingbola in the TV series HOLDING directed by Kathy Burke for ITV; and the lead role of Adaeze in TO ALL MY DARLINGS, directed by Lia Campbell.

Gemma Bradley

Gemma Bradley is the go-to for the best new music coming out of the UK and Ireland. She currently hosts Radio Ulster’s ATL Introducing show on Friday’s and previously Radio 1’s new music show BBC Introducing. Gemma champions the best new artists and bands emerging from the UK and Ireland, spanning a vast array of genres. She is known for her warm and fun energy on air and has rapidly become one of the most exciting young broadcasters in the country.

Faye Shortt

In 2020 Faye graduated from Bow Street and went on to co-create sketch’s for social media and Comic Relief alongside Pat Shortt. Faye and Pat went on to create a sketch for the New Year’s Eve special aired on RTE one and a number of successful live streams funded by the Department of Art, Culture and Heritage. The pair are currently on tour across the country with their live comedy show “Well”, which was co-written by Pat and Faye.

TEAM

Board of directors

Chairperson Amy Louise O’Callaghan

Secretary Alison McCloskey

Regional Film Commissioner Paul C.Ryan Filmmaker Paudie Baggott

Business Nicole Dunphy

Education Séan Molony

Fresh Film team

Fresh Film Artistic Director Jayne Foley

Fresh Film Manager Ciarda Tobin

Festival Outreach Conor Hooper

Social Media Enya McIntyre

Accounts Karen McGuinness

Fresh International Film Festival and awards team

Regionals and Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year coordinator Aisling Magill

Festival Technical Manager John Galvin

Festival Technical Support Louise Sheridan

Festival PR Sync & Swim Aileen Galvin / Weareredhead, Stef Edwards

Reel Exchange International delegate coordinator Ella Daly

Lighting & Sound Tom Walsh

Co-Curators Young Filmmakers Day National Youth Film Council

Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year jury programming assistant and FOH Isabel Roche-Ryan

Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year jury programming assistant and FOH Emily O’Sullivan

Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year jury programming assistant and FOH Caleb Campion

Front of House Volunteers Crescent College

Front of House @ Troy

Emmet McNamara

Nigel Shinnors

Conor Fitzgerald

Front of House support Beth Dunphy Murphy

Promo Max Hendrickson

Media and Design team

Sounding Fresh Podcast Amelhyne O’Regan Farineau

Generation Fresh promo Aoife Rhatigan

Illustration Alé Mercado

Brochure Design Eugene Bondarenko

Certificate Design John Madden

Awards Design Odyssey Studios

SPI Award Designer Annan Ren with Maker Station LSAD & FORGE Design Factory

Web Design Jason Teij

Logo & Poster Design Paul Callanan

Photography Alan Place Don Moloney & Brian Arthur

Presenters

Junior Awards Presenters Mary Clare Fitzpatrick & Demi Isaac Oviawe

Senior Awards Presenters Gemma Bradley & Faye Shortt

Broadcast Team

Producer Rachael Power

Production Manager Charly Burridge Jones

Production Coordinator Laura Danaher

Editor Simon Hepworth

Another Avenue Filming Team

Director Mark Wooderson

Event Management CWB, Paul Boland, James Hayes

Troy Mike Boland

Voice Over Louise Clarke & Edward Roche

Features partners: Irish Film Institute Education, Park Circus

Careers in Screen Mid-West: Michelle Ryan, Demi Isaac Oviawe, Tara Knol, Conor McAllister, Gemma O’Shaughnessy and Patrick Condren

Workshop / Facilitation: Sorcha de Faoite, Tara Knol, Cheryl Jane Rock, Will Simpson, Grainne Carroll. Raymond Beggan, Denise McDonagh Culture Works, Sinead O’Riordan

Reel Exchange Facilitation: Shane Vaughan

THANKS

Seóna Ní Bhriain, Young People, Children and Education team and the Arts Council of Ireland | Jill Caulfield, Mairéad Nic Gabhann and all at Coimisiún na Meán | Etain McCooey, Dr. Pippa Little, Lizanne Jackman and all at Limerick City and County Arts Department | Eugene Crimmins and all at Festivals and Events at Limerick City and County Council | Suzanne Kelly, Eimear O’Mahony, John Dunne,, RTÉ Factual and Young People’s Department teams | Gillian OHea, Joseph Hoban, Carol DeBuitleir and the RTÉ Supporting the Arts Team | Mark Anderson, Stephen Moroney, Shane Malone, Olivia Whyte, Irene Falvey and the team at Omniplex Cinemas |Paul Patton, Eimear Brophy Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board | Eoin McCarthy, Eileen Byrne and all at Limerick College of Further Education and Training| Shane Cullinane Limerick College of Further Education and Training, Mulgrave St Campus | Louise Ryan, Mags O’Sullivan, Hannah Mulhern, Criona Sexton at Screen Ireland |Delphine Coudray, Ronan McCabe, Animation Ireland | Mary Wycherley and the team at Dance Limerick | Peter Kelly and the Radharc Trust | LSAD, TUS| Garry McHugh NYFAN| Shimmy Marcus, Bow Street Academy | Susan Kirby, Screen Producers Ireland | Garry McHugh and Mairéad at the National Youth Film and Animation Network | Dr Ciarán Kissane and Aoife O’Connor, Irish Film Classification Office | Louise and Gillian at Limetree |The Youth Cinema Network | Paul Ryan, Dennis Barry Innovate Limerick | Michael McLaughlin Monarú | Linda Fitzgerald and the University of Limerick Cooperative Education team | Seán Upton, Gaelscoil Chlaladh an Treoigh | Mary O’Brien, Thomond College | Sarah-May O’Sullivan | The National Youth Film Council - Max Hendrickson, Fiachra Cotter, Eve Duffy, Olivia Corto, Amehlyne O’Regan, Rhianna Woods, Greta Thornton, Alana Corcoran, Conor Carberry, Summer Venn Keane, Liam Murphy, Nicky O’Callighan, Laura Devereaux, Grace Woulfe, Ella Nethercott, Patrick O’Connor Mason, Sienna Graham, Glen Bowler, Seán Treacy | Sean Molony | Amy Louise O’Callaghan | Ella Nethercott | Caoimhe McGuigan | Ankur Vikal |Mikey Mahon | Sean Fitzgerald | Therese Dalton| Diarmuid Hickey |Hannah Maher |Nora Puntigam |David Hopkins| Matthew Haskins | Sean Colreavy| Blathnaid Tobin| Cian Desmond |Hear it | Greg Quinn at IOMST | Ann Ryan, Oide Creativity | CWB Events | Another Avenue| Michael Boland, Troy Studios | Marija Ratkovic Vidakovic VBU | Alex Shipman, Alison Mccloskey, Silver Knight Entertainment | Thanks to the filmmakers who shared their films and experience with us, the teachers and leaders who took part in the workshops and events. our staff and all of those who have assisted us post-publishing. Finally, thanks to the amazing filmmakers from all over the world who made wonderful films and shared them with us.

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15th - 21st April 2024

FESTIVAL PROGRAMME 2024

MONDAY 15 April

Sixteen (In association with IFI Education) 10:00 - 12:00 Omniplex Cinema, Limerick

Voice Acting for Animation Workshop: in the Classroom 10:00 - 12:00 Gaelscoil Chaladh an Treoigh

TUESDAY 16 April

Costume Design 10:00 - 12:00: Thomond Community College

WEDNESDAY 17 April

Careers in Screen Mid-West (In association with Screen Ireland) 10:00 - 12:00: College of FET, Mulgrave Street Campus

Ireland’s Junior Young Filmmaker of the Year 2024 10:00 - 2:30: Omniplex Cinema, Limerick

THURSDAY 18 April

The Reel Exchange Thursday 18thSaturday 20th: International Delegate Programme College of FET, Mulgrave Street Campus

Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year 2024 Screenings 10:00 - 1:00: Omniplex Cinema, Limerick

Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year 2024 Awards 1:30 - 5:30 Troy Studios

FRIDAY 19 April

Breaking the Mould International Screening 10:00 - 12:00: Engine Limerick

Junior International Finalists Screening 12:00: Online www.freshfilm.ie

Senior International Finalists Screening 1:30: Online www.freshfilm.ie

SATURDAY 20 April

Young Filmmaker’s Forum & Fresh Pitch (In association with Screen Ireland) 10:00 - 4:00: Engine

National Youth Film and Animation

Network meeting 10:30 - 3:30: Engine Limerick

Teacher workshop: Storytelling

Through FIlm An Introduction to Filmmaking for The Classroom 10:30 - 4:00 Limerick Education Centre in association with Oide Creativity

SUNDAY 21st April

Generation Fresh screenings nationwide 2:00 : Omniplex cinemas, Limerick, Galway, Dublin, Cork

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