Fresh is no longer a festival alone, but provides an annual programme of events in support of young filmmakers in Ireland. Fresh hosts International Film Shares, creates opportunities for filmmakers to travel and network on an international level, provides workshops, produces various showcases and, of course, hosts the Ireland’s Young Filmmaker Awards.
We advocate filming by young people in all genres. Fresh is now a national platform for young aspiring film professionals and those looking for a bit of fun in making short films.
Mission Statement
Educational Objectives:
To provide young people in Ireland with a greater awareness and understanding of contemporary film culture.
To encourage and facilitate young people in their appreciation and application of using film, video or digital technologies.
To ensure that the programming of the festival is developmental by nature and has resonance for young people and their lives.
Artistic Objectives:
To provide technical training for young people in areas of filmmaking that can be replicated in a classroom situation or by the individual.
To encourage active film by young people and to provide a show case for their efforts through the firmly established Irelands Young Film-maker Awards
