Fresh Film Festival 2020 - Heats

04th - 12th March 2020 REGIONAL HEATS

Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards

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Introduction “People have forgotten how to tell a story. Stories don’t have a middle or an end any more. They usually have a beginning that never stops beginning.” Steven Spielberg Did you ever get that sinking feeling? You’re on Episode Seven of a box set. You’ve invested your interest and maybe most of the weekend and you have to keep going. But the last couple of episodes haven’t moved anything along and you’re starting to feel underwhelmed. Like Spielberg says, it’s the beginning that never stops. Then, if you do manage to get to the end of the full series, you see it reach a vague conclusion, a bet-hedging exercise, a producer/network gamble to see if there is another series to be got out of it.

If you are reading this, you’ve told a story and used the medium of film to do so. You’ve probably worked a whole load of jobs within that process.

Director, cameraperson, grip, runner and all bits in-between. You’ve roped in your friends and they’ve become enmeshed in the web of your enthusiasm.

Maybe you’ve used the creative process as your own kind of therapy.

You used your film to learn about and work out whatever it is you’re going through and then sent the finished product out into the world. You worked through your stuff. And maybe, just maybe, it will connect with an audience of people going through the exact same things.

Perhaps Spielberg is wrong. Our contemporary stories don’t reach a conclusion, because real life is not tied up so neatly. It’s not about the end.

It’s not always about getting home.

As a film-maker you too are in your own personal story, your own journey.

And if you’ve loved your year of film-making and are here at Fresh about to see your film, we want you to stay on that journey.

The journey is home.

Enjoy your day.

Jayne Foley, Festival Director

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23rd - 28th March 2020 MONDAY 23rd

WEDNESDAY 25th

SCREENING French Language Film (15+) Odeon Cinema, Castletroy 10:00 -11:45

JUNIOR FINALS 10am-15:00 pm

Une Colonie (The Colony) (102 mins) In association with IFI Education This year’s French language film choice is a Francophone region story from Canada. In this affecting tale, Mylia, is a 12 year old girl in Centre-du-Québec, struggling to fit in at a new school.

Canada | 2018 | 102 mins | Drama | Director: Geneviève Dulude-De Celles WORKSHOP *Scoil Ide

Screening and awards at the Odeon Cinema, Castletroy Limerick Ireland’s Young Film Maker of the Year Awards – Juniors (7-12 years) WORKSHOP *Mid-West School for the Deaf Optical toys for the classroom - A hands on introduction to an aspect of filmmaking in the classroom

THURSDAY 26th SENIOR FINALS 10am – 17:45 pm

Optical toys for the classroom - A hands on introduction to an aspect of filmmaking in the classroom

Screening and awards at the Odeon Cinema, Castletroy Limerick

TUESDAY 24th

WORKSHOP *Colaiste Mhuire

SCREENING Classic 80s (12A) Odeon Cinema, Castletroy 12:00- 13:45 Ferris Beuller’s Day Off (103 mins)

Ireland’s Young Film Maker of the Year Awards – Juniors (13-18 years) SFX – A hands on introduction to an aspect of filmmaking in the classroom with Odyssey Studios

Ferris Bueller has an uncanny skill at cutting classes and getting away with it.

FRIDAY 27th

USA | 1985 | 103 mins | Comedy | Director: John Hughes

Belltable 10:00 –12:00

SCREENING Children’s Classic (U) Belltable 10:00 – 11:30

SCREENING Short films (14+) This is me A screening of the best international short films made by young people.

The Iron Giant (86 mins) + Surprise short movie

WORKSHOP Careers in Screen Limerick School of Art and Design 10.00- 12.30

Based upon the 1968 story, ’Iron Man,’ by the British poet laureate Ted Hughes.

SATURDAY 28th

USA | 1999 | 86 mins | Animation | Director: Brad Bird WORKSHOP *Milford NS Optical toys for the classroom - A hands on introduction to an aspect of filmmaking in the classroom

EVENT 10:00 -17:00 at Engine SÚL ÓG – Young Filmmaker’s Day A day celebrating and sharing the work of Ireland’s Young Filmmakers.

Youth Film Network: Capturing Magic workshop at Fresh 10-16:00 at Engine.

Networking event

* There are a limited number of workshops available, if you are interested in attending or hosting a workshop please get in touch: info@freshfilmfestival.net

Wednesday 4th March Light House

Session 1: 10:00 – 11:30

Cinema

The Ballad of Denis Moloney

Four

Jolie Thomas 04:06 Dublin

Ella Nethercott 06:08 Dublin

Poetic and lyrical works read by Denis Moloney against the backdrop of his home.

Four girls, four stories, four experiences exploring what happens for people behind closed doors...

The Breakers Dillon Donohoe 08:30 Meath An Important client needs the job done with class, there was only ever one team right for this job....

First Stage Ethan Dodd 14:55 Dublin Elliot misses his girlfriend; Valerie and it has left him reeling. His cousin wants to help him move on, but he isn’t ready.

Flying Rats (talking pigs) Orlaith McCullough 02:41 Dublin Observing Dublin’s most hated residents.

Look closer; it’s clear that we are not opposites.

Synthasia Milosh Hughes 13:02 Dublin A man moves into an apartment in a dystopia whereupon the line between flesh and technology are blurred Drowning Luke Flanagan 05:41 Meath Plastic is an integral part of our lives, yet do we know its consequences?

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Choice Luke Flanagan 02:01 Meath When Rosie, a woman in her early 20s, is put in a difficult situation she is forced to make an important choice.

When Pigs Fly Kevin Meggs 16:00 Dublin Kate gets blackmailed into a road trip that causes chaos, confusion and flying pigs but she might end up learning something along the way...

Broken Reflection Sean Treacy 13:53 Wicklow A young influencer faces a difficult decision when he sees how his actions have consequences for others.

Out Zac Goold 05:23 Wicklow A boy tries to tell his extremely religious parents that he is gay.

Break 11:30 – 11:40

Session 2: 11:40 – 13:05 My Problem

If Found, Please Return

Eoin O’Kelly 04:36 Dublin

Milosh Hughes 03:54 Dublin

There’s something supernatural stalking Aoife. But she has more important things to do...

Forgotten, destroyed, he makes one last effort to pull himself together to face the beauties of the world.

Missing

Miles Away

Luke Flanagan 04:11 Meath

Zac Goold 06:20 Wicklow

After Mia buys a new apartment, she begins to quickly uncover its dark and deadly past.

How far will one boy go to fit in?

Paranoia

Max Hendrickson 04:18 Dublin

Rian Fullam 05:29 Meath

A young rose-man tries to find his feet in a dark and surreal landscape.

Four of the world’s greatest Hitman take a break from their jobs to play poker, or at least three do.

Pirates Cal Arnold O’Driscoll 16:06 Dublin In 1980s Ireland Pirate radio was huge. It’s cheap, easy and will make you famous beat the bullies and get the girls!

Dear Naomi Aoife Rees 05:30 Wexford Reeve writes a letter to her friend explaining how she feels as she tries to process her emotions.

What I Stand For Zac Goold 12:55 Wicklow Aiden Daniels doesn’t want to remember, but this is something he’ll never forget.

Enkata

Wo Ai Ni, Mama Maya Peters 04:50 Dublin When a conflicted girl writes a coming-out letter to her mother, she realises that love is the key.

The Happy Garden Ben de Barra 14:59 Dublin An old man spreads joy with his musical garden, when he is hurt, his friends, must make the garden, and themselves, happy again.

International Films 13:05 – 13:20

She Who Wasn’t Tamed Saleh Kashefi 15:00 Iran Hanie, a highschool girl tries her best to not to disappoint her parents and her teacher at the poetry competition.

Audience award voting Announcements

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Thursday 5th March Triskel

Session 1: 10:30 – 11:45

Feeling Clean

Teenage pregnancy

Killarney Young Filmmaker 10:35 Kerry

Erin Flynn, Loreto, Femoy 03:17 Cork

Explores the effects of drug abuse in the lives of a community.

A vulnerable girl is pressured into an action that leaves her alone and afraid.

Whistle

Don’t Cry over Spilt Noodles

Isabelle Kenny & Sam Hayden Waterford Youth Arts 04:00 Waterford

Evelyn Weldon & Kiskis Osita, Waterford Youth Arts 03:33 Waterford

An improvised experiment about a man how abducts a boy because the boy can whistle while the man cannot, being interviewed by an officer of the law who is trying to understand what is going on.

Don’t Cry over spilt noodles is a short melodrama/comedy about trying to to cry about spilt noodles.

To you St. Aloysius College 01:49 Cork To you, is a slam poem about the friendship of two girls.

Bandit Country Tadgh Quill-Manley 13:40 Cork Having been found guilty by their local AAG club of scandalously playing with a rugby ball on the village green, Pat McLoughlan finds a new hobby to pass the time.

Illusional Michael Keane 07:00 Cork Stressed out while studying a student decides to order a camera online unknown that it may cost him his life

Veil Stickmen Productions 06:03 Cork A group of friends decide to investigate socalled cult sightings in a nearby forest when Cat, the protagonist brings up the topic with hopes of uncovering them. To their surprise, they are faced with more than what was bargained for.

Britz Peri-Peri Productions 10:34 Cork A new girl to the school named Rebecca finds herself in the seat of angry Alyssa. As the two become friends and Alyssa slowly loses her control over others.

Lost in Transit Josh Lyna 15:00 Down When girl goes on the hunt to find her dad a series of bizarre events show her the true meaning of family.

Break 11:45 – 12:00

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Session 2: 12:00 – 13:00 Fulfilment

Mugger

Try-Out Pictures 06:25 Cork

George Lynch, Try-Out Pictures 05:40 Cork

Sam is inspired by a guitarist to take up busking in an effort to gain more money from bystanders.

A young, inexperienced kid named Michael preps himself on how to mug someone.

Waiting

Josh Lynas 09:57 Down

Saorla Rodger 03:58 Waterford A girl waits for a bus. Initially hopeful, as time passes, she begins to lose hope. She begins to question the world, the universe and the very nature of life itself.

The Doll Kenmare Youth Film Productions 10:00 Kerry Talia tries to deal with her obsessive past... and present and she struggles with the turmoil of close relationships, her own identity and troubled home life. All of these events combined escalate into a critical situation with an unexpected outcome.

Time Taxi Waterford Youth Arts 01:47 Waterford A young woman mourning the death of her partner five years on decides to travel back in time by availing of Travis Bickle’s TIME TAXI Final shot Michael Keane 05:00 Cork Based on the Columbine School Shootings this film recreates the horrible events that took place with a mysterious twist.

Long Story Short SWAY Project 11:41 Waterford You could lose worse than your teeth...

A Hard Place A harrowing social-realist depiction of a young girl dealing with homelessness.

Missing Amber Dodgy Productions - Loreto Fermoy 06:26 Cork On her 18th birthday Amber receives a video diary left to her by her biological mother, which is a key to her past.

A Beautiful Documentary Loreto, Fermoy 01:24 Cork A social experiment where people are asked to participate in what they view as and interview, a simple questionnaire we capture their reaction to a statement that we give them.

International Films 13:00 – 13:15

A Boy With a Movie Camera Amir Hossein Tabbat 09:32, Iran I want to be a filmmaker ... the greatest filmmaker in the world ... but ...

The Mystery of the Moonflower Gabi Bania 05:07 Poland Inspired by motifs appearing in Slavic mythology, Polish legends and folk tales this animation is a visualization of the Bartosz Chajdecki’s compositions.

Audience award voting Announcements

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Friday 6th March Belltable

Bosca Aisteach Cameron Kavanagh, St. Anne’s Film Club 01:00 Clare A boy wakes up in a strange room with a mysterious box and is confused as to what to do...

Four Eyes East Clare Youthreach 03:28 Clare Bullying - isolation and exclusion I See You Rachel Lowth, St. Anne’s Film Club 02:01 Clare In revenge for thwarting her ambition, a masked killer stalks anyone who steals the spotlight from her.

Session 1: 10:30 – 11:35

Rip Judo4444 2: Electric Boogaloo The Squeakuel With A Vengence Endgame: Salazar’s Revenge St. Anne’s Film Club 05:08 Clare To prevent all-out galactic war, two fellas must help their friend to find true love to bring peace to the galaxy.

The Forest Ruan Sheedy & Seth Collins 14:55 Limerick As a troubled young man ventures deep into a dark forest he is plagued with memories and hunted by a mysterious entity.

Don’t Panic St. Anne’s Film Club 01:12 Clare Parody of the panic that exam time brings.

You

Movie buffs

Shane Joyce 05:12 Limerick

Emma Shanahan, Limerick Youth Theatre 08:30 Limerick

Music video Eve Montgomery’s song reminiscing about good and bad moments of a relationship.

Deforestation Imputation

A couple celebrate their anniversary by going to the cinema. A series of misfortunes nearly ruin their evening.

Dominik Malsanek, St. Anne’s Film Club 01:00 Clare

First Time

Money makes the world go around, but don’t forests do that?

Drinking can be really dangerous!

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ALFA Students 04:24 Clare

In the Future TY2 Film Class, St. Anne’s Community College 02:41 Clare Inspired by Greta Thunberg’s work on the climate crisis, this film shows the likely future if nothing changes.

Magic Shop Limerick Youth Dance Company 05:08 Limerick This dance film explores themes mental health, comforting oneself and others and being your own hero.

A Shadow on the Hill Oisín McKeogh 04:12 Clare A malignant presence lives in the hills...

Birthday Joe O’ Donoghue 08:20 Clare It’s the thought that counts; at least that is what Amy thinks as she gears up for her dads Birthday.

Disco Fever TY1, Film Class, St. Anne’s Community College 03:04 Clare Naoise is an ordinary girl in an ordinary world. Until she walks into school and something strange is going on.

Break 11:35 – 11:50

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Friday 6th March Limerick

Session 2: 11:50 – 12:50

Full of Sarcasm T.V. Skits

Labels

Limerick Educate Together Secondary School 03:33 Limerick

St. Joseph’s Tulla TY B 04:27 Clare

This series of animated skits pokes fun at, well, everything!

We label each other, we label ourselves and we have hidden labels - a look at racism and discrimination

Clare Girls

Owen Alfred - Blue Lights

Scariff Community College TY 03:48 Clare

Luke Culhane 03:13 Limerick

A parody of Derry Girls where someone takes a trip back in time to the 80s

A music video with Limerick rap artist Owen Alfred on his latest single ‚ Blue Lights’.

Falling Slowly

The Smile

Limerick Educate Together Secondary School 02:53 Limerick

Câmly Byrne St. Anne’s Film Club 03:13 Clare

The animation is a visual response to an Oscar winning song developing themes of mental health.

Isabel is the perfect student who keeps to herself and always keeps a smile. But sometimes she breaks.

Bloody Mary

Deforestation

Aaron, Art, Cleao, Irina, Sparks 06:32 Clare

Limerick Educate Together Secondary School 02:13 Limerick

A silly game sends people into a scary world - will they work out how to escape?

Murder Mystery ALFA Students 05:30 Clare Detective Dupont investigates a series of mysterious murders

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Native lands are devastated wild life and birds homeless and unprotected, is this the fate that awaits us all?

Ali’s Story Alisina Hussain, Jack Grace, Kian Donnelly, Cathal O’Donnell, St. Anne’s Film Club 01:35 Clare Ali has journeyed from Afghanistan to Clare where sport has helped him overcome challenges, make new friends and learn a new language.

Cake Shane Joyce 08:17 Limerick Why don’t you have a significant other?

Is something wrong with you? Maybe you what to eat cake in peace.

Midsummer Beauty Oisín McKeogh 12:41 Clare Luna struggles with a crush on her best friend

International Films 13:05 – 13:15

Jean-Pierre De museumwachter (JeanPierre the museum guard) JEF, Belguim 01:15 Belguim The exciting work of a museum guard.

Pieces On A Board Seattle Academy 02:26 USA A bully meets his match.

Warrior Sia Thit Tuborgh Solmer, Station Next 10:00 Denmark In an epic fight for her parents’ acceptance Asta has to make the choice between uniting the two worlds, or to let the reality be a secret.

The Last Generation TY3 Film Class, St. Annes’ Community College 02:04 Clare This generation feels the sting of climate change and are the last generation who can do something about it.

Audience award voting Announcement

1:05– 1:15

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Wednesday & 11th March Groups Schools IFI

Session 1: 10:10 – 11:20

The Depths

The New Boy

Aquinas Grammar School 02:32 Belfast

Dylan Coray, Swan Youth Service 02:36 Dublin

A mermaid makes an unlikely new friend in this magical and emotive 2D animated short How Not to be being bad with your monies Adam McDowell, Tallaght Young Filmmakers 11:50 Dublin Saving Money has never not been so uncomplicated.

It’s hard enough being the new boy without racism and bullying. Can the new boy face the challenge?

The Unforgettable Party Katie McDaid, Hartstown Transition Years 05:44 Dublin

Tiktok Famous

‘The Neutrons’ are reluctant to attend a party organised by one of the most popular boys in school.

Pete Folwer, Vishal Venkatesan, Scoil Dara 03:27 Kildare

Brainboxed

The miserable life of a secondary school student gets a lot better after an incredible stroke of luck, but does he remember his humble beginnings?

Wiktoria Weintritt, Tallaght Young Filmmakers 06:09 Dublin Ruby is much of a daydreamer but her new friend Kal makes her life flip upside down.

The Crying War II

The Struggle

Darragh Flood 04:11 Dublin

Peter Fowel, Scoil Dara 03:06 Kildare

The cycle of revenge continues in the inner city. Everyone’s watching every move but doing nothing.

Jack doesn’t have many friends; he keeps to himself and gets high grades. This film is about his struggle....

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Chips and Coke Tom Wallace 05:27 Dublin A deal gone bad, half a kilo of pure cocaine, a nosy Garda and a bag of chipper chips.

Who will crack first?

The Mountain Tom Farrelly 14:59 Dublin After his 18th Birthday party, Simon must climb a mountain to join his father and face the perils that lie ahead.

An Toraíocht Gary Conroy, Catholic University School 01:47 Dublin An Irish chase film which brings into sharp focus what happens when you steal another student’s Air Pods.

Shapeshifter Sean O’Rourke, Aquinas Grammar School 04:50 Down Two survivors seek refuge from a dangerous predator, but with a shapeshifter on the loose trust no one (No Title) Liza Khubuluri 03:52 Dublin Who are we? Where are we headed?

Break 11:20 – 11:30

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Wednesday & 11th March Groups Schools IFI

Session 2: 11:30 – 12:40

Ith Na Fataí

Saol Satan

Daniel Jackman, CBC Baile na Manach 03:26 Dublin

Aedammair Ní Riain 01:52 Dublin

when a character breaks a shop window and steals potatoes. A Guard chases him into a school.

What About Now? The SWICN Clubhouse 15:00 Dublin Foster teenagers run away from their abusive home with the foster parents’ baby to create a better life for themselves.

Panohobia Erin O’Neill Baily, Alexandra College 07:33 Dublin This is a video in which the students interview students and teachers about their phobias.

Ocean Echoes Cara Dorman, Aquinas Grammar School 05:24 Down A young woman finds a message from her late mother in this tale of love and loss In the Blink of an Eye Darragh Devoy, Hartstown Transition Years 04:51 Dublin A surprise encounter in the halls at school sends a flood of memories for two students with a shared past.

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Satan is a normal guy with a 9-5 job sorting the souls that come to Hell every.

My Beautiful Dark Ticket Fantasy Ian Jackson, Catholic University School 05:30 Dublin Two students have their Kanye West tickets confiscated; they’ll have to go to measures to get their tickets.

Tir Gon Teanga Tir Gon Anam Luke Byrne, Scoil Dara 01:54 Kildare The death of the Irish language...

One Good Turn Demi Duffy, Swan Youth Service 03:11 Dublin The story of a young woman’s experience of homelessness and the impact of a kind gesture from a stranger.

Alone Cliona Ball 05:38 Meath Alone in the world a girl searches for others.

Corrupt Jake Kettyles, Aquinas Grammar School 04:00 Down An investigator pursues a dangerous criminal. In a corrupt world, is there room for human compassion?

A Tired Soul Gabi Asvydyte, Le Cheile 04:25 Dublin Elizabeth looks like a normal girl but something deep inside follows her, an intense and disturbing mental illness.

Bullied Eleanor Lambert, Scoil Dara 02:46 Kildare Who do you turn when you are being bullied?

Pins and Needles

International Films 12:40 – 12:55

Have You Seen Buster?

Emmanuel Li 05:48 United Kingdom Spirited, determined 12-year-old Jacob embarks on a search for his dog Buster, encountering wacky townsfolk along the way.

Across the Cosmos Will Lance 07:34 United States Three kids Edmund, Celeste, and Walker crash land on an alien planet that’s emitting hallucinatory fumes.

Audience award voting Announcement

12:55 – 13:00

Aoife Sharley, St Colmcille’s Community School 04:57 Dublin What’s the matter with Ella? She’s been running away for years but no one knows what from.

Texback Cornelia Osuagw, Le Cheile 01:12 Dublin Waiting for that message from a certain someone...

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Wednesay 11th March Axis Ballymun

Session 1: 10:10 – 11:40

Arts Centre

The Pitch

Witch Hunt

Jamie Dalton, Young Irish Filmmakers 06:20 Kilkenny

Molly Hoque, Kildare Young Filmmakers 03:40 Kildare

A group of film makers sitting at a meeting discussing and envisioning their film ideas

When Alice has an unwelcome encounter at a party and tells she feels like she is on trial for something that isn’t her fault.

Claire Liam Boland 09:00 Kildare A female teen struggles with everyday life after a tragic occurrence TY2 - Super Mario in Real Life; Making Up; Attack of the Balls; and The Bar. Colíiste Chill Mhantín 03:20 Wicklow A selection of four large scale stop motion shorts made by TY students.

100 Years Of Community Showbiz County Wexford Youth Film Project 14:08 Wexford This documentary explores the relevance of a community theatre in a small town.

Every Irish Mother Ever Meabh Doyle, Izzy Foyle, Sophie Dawson, Anna Doyle. Loreto Secondary School 04:59 Wexford Typical Irish Mammy

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The Governments Plan Aaron O’Dea 09:33 Kilkenny One day an oppressed citizen discovers music and the hope of a more fulfilling life becomes possible.

The Flag Amy O’Reilly, Kildare Young Filmmakers 02:00 Kildare An LGBT+ short film about the colours and meanings of the pride flag, including archive and modern footage and audio Candid Aoife Rees, Loreto Secondary School 07:46 Wexford Camera obsessed Sam is out filming until she accidentally bumps into someone, she has never met but it feels familiar.

Why Politics Needs Women Athena Fusciardi, Kildare Young Filmmakers 03:00 Kildare Calling for a change to the backwards thinking that Politics is a “Boys Only” game.

The Flipside Sam Sunny, St. Mary’s CBS 02:18 Laois There are two sides of bullying, what is possible when you have someone to look out for you?

Climate Change in the Midlands Amelia le Bourhis, James Hannon, TY, Tullamore College 12:51 Offaly There are simple things we are still not being done for the future of the planet and this film explores what must be done.

On The Rocks Tom Wallace, DLR Young Filmmakers 03:22 Kildare Two young people find comfort in each other during difficult times Perpetuate Fiachra Galvin 08:48 Kildare Deteriorating sanity causes a man to struggle with his perception of what is real and what isn’t. But is he really going insane?

Toothache Emma Harris, Anwyn Breen, Alana Connolly, National Youth Film and Animation School 01:25 Kilkenny Animation Claymation animation featuring a dinner date between a Narwhal and a Fox. Break 11:40 – 11:50 | 17

Wednesay 11th March Axis Ballymun

Session 2: 11:50 – 13:10

Arts Centre

TY3 - Football Recreations; Helicopter Hair vs Stoolman; Paddy‚ Glasses

Elf Help

Colíiste Chill Mhantín 02:50 Wicklow

Tommy O’Keefe, Cearya Doocey, Young Irish Film Makers 04:30 Kilkenny

A selection of four large-scale stop motion shorts made by TY students.

A meeting of a support group of disgruntled elves in Santa’s workshop.

Film

If Only

Liam Boland 11:00 Kildare

Grace Duffy, Kildare Young Filmmakers 08:00 Kildare

A group of young people set out to make their first film The Hitman: Legend of Don Soap Cillian George 13:47 Wicklow In 1980s Wicklow, a killer known as the Unislayer haunts the county. Only one person can stop him. Don Soap the Hitman.

A conversation of confessions - but is it too late?

The Basset Inheritance Conr McGowan, Clare Stephens, Kilmac Drama 14:57 Wicklow

Wrong Man’s War

An embattled theatre company is plagued by the rivalries between actors and production crew as they prepare their play..

Darragh O Connor, Molly King, Jakub Step, Borris Vocational School 03:46 Carlow

A Tail of Revenge

Set after the Irish War of Independence, this film explores the human cost of war as it raises questions about family , loyalty and Irish identity as family secrets are uncovered.

A rodent gets revenge on a policeman feline who locked him away in prison.

David Moore, Caoilainn McGurk, Rachel Fitzpatrick, James McAlpin, National Youth Film and Animation School 01:10 Kilkenny

The Bright Side Athena Fusciardi , Kildare Young Filmmakers 06:00 Kildare Not everything is as bad as it seems Reflection through the eyes Isabelle Murray, Caoimhe Kehoe, Amy Dunne, Lauryn Rossiter, Caoimhe Parker, Loreto Secondary School 02:40 Wexford While you may not like what you see, others can often see the best in you

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Teft & Travesty Ciara Casey, Tiernan Donlon, Joseph Bradley, Peter Little, National Youth Film and Animation School 00:50 Kilkenny Claymation Animation featuring the antics of robber who gets more than he bargained for.

02/2016 Heather Walsh, County Wexford Youth Film Project 03:16 Wexford This short film mourns the passing of childhood as friends’ transition in to early adulthood and part ways.

International Films 13:10 – 13:25 Jo and Jade Ethan Ross 14:00 United Kingdom Jo and Jade are two very different teenagers - Jo is geeky, quiet, and shy, whereas Jade is outgoing, confident and popular.

Audience award voting Announcement:

13:25– 13:30

Hidden in the Shadows Matthew Maloney 02:00 Meath Sergal takes matters into his own paws when he decides to form the Enforcers and destroys Blacktooth on planet Tal. Savage Granny Ken Cleary, County Wexford Youth Film Project 02:50 Wexford A frail looking granny is not as innocent or frail as he looks as she gets up to mischief in the local town.

Movement 4 Addie Penrose 06:10 Longford Our protagonist is driven insane from being denied what she holds most dear.

When Art is a Passion Kildare Young Filmmakers 00:60 Kildare Young people talk about the wonder of filmmaking

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Thursday 12th March Galway Town Hall

Session 1: 10:15 – 11:30

The Misfits

The Final Furlong

Jodie Quinn, Coláiste Bhaile Chláir 04:38 Gaillimhe

Oisin Cullen, St. Clare’s Comprehensive 05:15 Leitrim

A new student is introduced to her new class.

Paddy’s gambling addiction leaves him with nothing until one day when a friend tries to help

Coffee Best Naoise Walsh, Coláiste Iognáid 03:14 Galway

Children at Play

A secret recipe is stolen with a list of suspects seemingly involved

Sarah and Michael’s friendship falls apart, shattering to pieces when Sarah discovers that Michael wants new friends.

Helping Across Europe

Joanna Jarmolowicz 03:30 Sligo

Ivan Fair 10:25 Mayo

A story of a Ghost

9 people go to kiev on a lifechanging experience to help orphanges there but there will something awaiting them

Caoimhe Gallagher Lawson 09:00 Leitrim A lonely ghost travels the world in search of a purpose.

Basketball Goat

Chinese Whispers

Daragh Creighton, Darragh Mahon, Coláiste Éinde 2019 04:49 Galway

Jessica McDonagh, Coláiste Éinde 2019 04:09 Galway

Donal places a bet to win a basketball game

A Chinese whisper gets out of control

Muscle Men

Perception

Liam Veenstra, Noel Keating, Iarlaith O Neachtain, Bandy Milandu, Grady Milandu, Aaron Duggan, Adam Concannon Coláiste Bhaile Chláir 03:55 Gaillimhe

Maeve Ford, Coláiste Iognáid 04:58 Galway

Liam, Noel, Iarlaith, Bandy, Grady, Aaron and Adam get fit.

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Things are not what they seem

The Backstreet Bois Susan Gallagher, Magh Ene College 5th Year students 06:07 Donegal An incident at school with a funny twist!!

Edge Isabelle Kelly, Coláiste Iognáid 03:44 Galway Siobhan is driven to the edge after a bully goes too far.

Silent Girl April Kearns, Coláiste Éinde 2019/20 05:08 Galway This film is about a girl, Ava, who is lonely and doesn;t have any friends.

60 Minutes Seán Connaire Coláiste Bhaile Chláir 04:40 Gaillimhe Paul has 60 mins to survive before he is trapped forever.

The Dead Trim Martin Flaherty, Coláiste Éinde 2019/20 05:23 Galway Desmond must deal with his tormenter from his school days.

Break 11:30 -11:45

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Thursday 12th March Galway Town Hall

Session 2: 11:45 – 13:00

Second Hand Shoes

Breaking Point

Susan Gallagher 5th Year students Magh Ene College 01:42 Donegal

Lucy An Coffey, Coláiste Éinde 2019/20 08:14 Galway

Advertising the ‘unadvertiseable’ to encourage you to buy our cool shoes

A busy student finds herself reaching breaking point, struggling to balance her school life and personal life.

Tranquility Patryk Lukaszewski 14:44 Sligo There isn’t much to do in Sean’s area, he turns to drugs for entertainment. his addiction puts strain on his friendship.

The Entity Aidan McDonagh, Coláiste Iognáid 04:47 Galway Trapped in a room after an evil force in unleashed.

The Dream Matthew Connolly, Tarach O’Snodaigh, Evan Gerry, Glen Feely, Evan Broughtan, Diarmuid Gallagher St. Clare’s Comprehensive 08:10 Leitrim When two friends find a newspaper article about a 1930s murder, they trigger a strange and dangerous force.

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Paperwork Shane Farragher, Coláiste Bhaile Chláir 06:00 Gaillimhe John and Mike become involved in a plot dealing with murder.

Obsession Paul Tannian, Coláiste Iognáid 05:05 Galway A date turns out to be a game of cat and mouse.

Last Bus Dara Mac 04:55 Roscommon Dublin nightlife fades, James Shannon walks home, alone in a city of 1.8 million searching for answers and change.

The Room is Barren and Red Caoimhe Gallagher Lawson 06:15 Leitrim A man awakens his inner demons through a false diagnosis and prescription pills.

Cinema Tragedy Connor Murray, Coláiste Éinde 2019/20 04:52 Galway All Bobby wanted was a normal trip to the cinema with his friends but everything that could go wrong does go wrong.

The Sweetman Ryan Conway, Coláiste Bhaile Chláir 05:18 Gaillimhe Tommy resolves to selling sweets once his school bans them.

International Films 13:00 – 13:10 Rosebuds Seattle Academy 05:24 USA Two young women, strangers to one another, experience “artist’s block”.

Rescue Morgane Guérin 02:28 France Two young people try to save their friend.

Godmother Death Matt Lashko 05:52 Russian Federation Is it possible to become a renowned and successful doctor when your Godmother is Death herself?

Audience award voting Announcement

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An Irish Media Landscape that reflects and shapes who we are.

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) is the regulator of broadcasting in Ireland. The Authority’s key functions are: ›

licensing radio and television services additional to those provided by RTÉ, TG4, the Houses of the Oireachtas Channel and the Irish Film Channel

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making broadcasting codes and rules

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the review of the performance of RTÉ and TG4 against their stated annual public objects and on the adequacy or otherwise of the public funding available to PSBs to meet their public services objects

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to provide, and award, funding for programming and archiving relating to Irish culture, heritage and experience under the Broadcasting Funding Scheme

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to monitor and enforce compliance of the licensed broadcasters with the broadcasting codes and rules and/or with their broadcasting contracts

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to provide for, and decide on, complaints from viewers and listeners regarding broadcast content on all Irish broadcasting services

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supporting the development of the broadcasting sector including through research and training

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fostering and supporting the understanding of media including co-operation with broadcasters and educationalists

The BAI is made up of the Authority, the Contract Awards Committee, the Compliance Committee and the Executive.

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Fresh Team

Board of directors Chairperson Dave Burns

Fresh International Film Festival team

RTE Executive Suzanne Kelly

Festival Technical Manager Pete Moles

Arts Manager Brendan Maher

Festival Event Coordinator Rachael Power

Filmmaker Donal Foreman

Exchange Coordinator Ella Daly

Education Séan Molony

Festival PR Richard Lynch

Academic Tony Tracy

Workshop facilitation Cian Laffey

Education Richard Fallon

Workshop facilitation Odyssey Studios

BFI Alsion McClusky

Design One Little Studio

Business Nicole Dunphy

Awards Design Lorna O’Brien

Solicitor Rachel Meehan

Web Design Little Blue Studio Illustration Alé Mercado

Fresh Film team

Features partner Irish Film Institute

Fresh Film Artistic Director Jayne Foley Fresh Film Manager Ciarda Tobin Fresh Film Administrator Alex Moloney Fresh Film Events team & submissions coordinator Maeve Yee Fresh Film Events team & Festival programme coordinator Kayleigh Moriarty Accounts Karen McGuinness

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Contributors

Seóna Ní Bhriain and the Arts Council of Ireland | Paul Patton, Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board | Sheila Deegan, Aoife Potter-Cogan, Pippa Little, Lizanne Jackman and all at Limerick City and County Arts Department | Jenny Traynor, Emer Casey, Gearoid O’Hallmhurain, Dance Limerick | Anthony, Olivia, Paul and the staff at the Odeon Cinemas | Chris O’Neill, Ann Luttrell and all at the Triskel Arts centre, Cork | Louise Donlan, Marketa Dowling and all at Belltable | Fergal McGrath and all at Town Hall Theatre, Galway | Alicia McGivern, Richard Fallon and all at the Irish Film Institute | Amy Lynch at Lighthouse | Aifric Ní Ruairc, Axis Ballymun | Peter Dunn and the Radharc Trust | Suzanne Kelly, Eimear O’Mahony and RTÉ Learning and Development | HR RTÉ | Screen Training Ireland | Annette Maye and the Galway Junior Film Fleadh | Gary McHugh, Sorcha Hyland and all at Young Irish Film Makers | Marija Ratković Vidakovć and YCN | Michael Fitzpatrick & Paul Gardiner at Limerick College of Art and design | Orla O’Sullivan, CBS Sexton Street | Deborah Wade and all at BAI | Séan Molony | Paudie Baggott | Paul Callanan | ILoveLimerick.com | RTÉ supporting the arts | Michelle Brassil Troy Studios | Emma Sams | Sthiti Padhy | Milosh Hughes | Rhianna, Irina and Spark Film Festival | Linda Fitzgerald and the University of Limerick Cooperative Education team | Mieke Vanmechelen, Leone, Johnny, Harry, Patrick and Killarney Young Filmmakers | Cian Laffey and all our staff, volunteers and all of those who have assisted us post-publishing. | 27

“Fresh was my film school before film school... I owe Fresh a lot! ” Donal Foreman (Film Director) “Thank you for giving me a place to share my work and explore talents Dara O’Cairbre “Our students really enjoyed the experience, They were really impressed with the standard and they are already planning their next short film.”

Katie (Gaelcholáiste Mhuire A.G.) “Only for the Fresh Film Festival, I wouldn’t be making films of the standard that I do.”

John Farrelly The event is fantastic and a beautiful opportunity to show off creativity, thank you so much for making it real!

Ashling Sugrue For anyone who has a camera, I’d recommend getting out there and making a movie. It’s such a rewarding experience, and it’s a great way to tell a story. Even if you’re not happy with your film - you’ll learn a lot from the experience, and your next film will be even better!

Sean Thomas

​Fresh Film No. 1 John’s Square, Limerick City Email: info@freshfilmfestival.com ​​Tel: 00 353 (0) 61 319 555

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