Hunt is on for Ireland's young filmmaker of the year…

Hunt is on for Ireland's young filmmaker of the year as shortlist announced

34 films from across the country and beyond have been shortlisted for Fresh Ireland's Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards.

And for the first time ever the public can view all of the short listed pieces on YouTube from next Monday March 27. The awards ceremony will be held in the Odeon cinema in Limerick and broadcast on RTE 2 on Wednesday April 12 from 7-8pm. The IYFTYs will be hosted by radio and television presenter Stephen Byrne and BBC Radio presenter Gemma Bradley.

Head of Children’s and Young People’s Content at RTE Suzanne Kelly said: “RTE are delighted to support Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards 2023, one of the world’s most prestigious awards for young people, depicting stories of children and young people globally, told in their own words.

Fresh is an extraordinary organisation that provides an incredibly important support network and stepping stone for young creators both domestically and internationally and RTE are delighted to celebrate the amazing talent evident this year and the ongoing work Fresh do. I wish all the shortlisted nominees the very best of luck.’’

Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards is part of the Fresh International Film Festival and is now in its 27 year. Previous award winners and participants include Oscar-nominated director Vincent Lambe, BBC presenter and author Nick Sheridan, IFTA nominated director Conor McMahon, comedian and TV personality Justine Stafford.

Minister Catherine Martin said: "Our strength is our people, a strong and vibrant creative workforce that equally values those who work behind the scenes and those who step into the limelight. I am delighted to see the next generation of Ireland’s filmmaking talent present their work through Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards."

There is great variety in the entries that are nominated. Shell by 17 year old Dubliner Eve Duffy is described as: "a sensitive portrayal of cross-generational friendship, that charts Eve’s relationship with her grandmother who suffers from dementia."

The success of Oscar nominated movie Cailin Ciuin was the inspiration for Nellie by 18 year old Kerryman Malachaí Ó Ciardhubháin, which is the story of a dispute over a family farm.

To view all of the nominations and for more information you can check out the fresh film website.

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