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1 IRELAND S YOUNG FILMMAKER AWARDS 2014 Odeon Cinema, Castletroy 3rd April March - 6 April

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3 Introduction Welcome to the finals of Ireland s Young Filmmaker of the Year Today is about filmmakers, and filmmakers are very special people. Filmmakers are people who routinely do the impossible. The moment you write those terrifying words, Fade in ; you ve committed yourself to smuggling something from out of the depths of your imagination into the real world. When you pick up a camera, you make the decision to look at the world differently and frame the world to tell your story. As you sit alone, trying to fit the footage together, heart-broken because you needed that shot that you didn t get, you are transforming bits of data into something miraculous. This has been Fresh s most competitive year. We ve seen brave storytelling, challenging subjects and bold use of the medium of film. This year you have given us psychopathic killers who make us laugh, tense encounters that make us hold our breath and unlikely heroes who give us hope. It s a year of wonderful animation, documentary and drama. We are privileged to exhibit your work. Our festival celebrates the enormous talent embodied by young filmmakers, in Ireland and from around the world. We welcome all of you from home and abroad to Limerick, Ireland s City of Culture in 2014, for a programme of films at the cutting edge of cinema. And remember, if you like a film, the director is probably here. They might even want to work with you... Filmmaking is constantly evolving, and in the 18 years since Fresh began, the medium has changed completely. We have come a long way from pulling a suitcase of VHS tapes from screening to screening. Fresh is committed to always evolving to provide the best platform for young filmmakers. Our passion for what we do comes from the passion you show in your films. As more and more people pick up cameras, it is important to remember what distinguishes a successful film. Storytelling, visual flair, enriching audio and engaging performances are key. Getting that last interview that you need, or sourcing costumes, or trawling the internet for the perfect sound effect, these are the marks of a filmmaker. Editing and re-editing to get the film tighter, and even asking if that scene you love is really helping the overall piece. The magic ingredient that makes a film successful is just this: effort. Films are born of rewrites, late nights, inventive compromises and many, many favours. It s blood, sweat and tears spent for a few precious minutes of coloured lights on a screen and sounds through speakers. For a filmmaker, it s absolutely worth it. Of course, after today, the work doesn t stop. Not only do you need to work out what to do with you film next, but there s the matter of what to make after it. Your most important film is always the next one, so start outlining the script, scout some locations and tidy your desktop. Think about buying that piece of equipment you need or learning a new piece of software. Do whatever it takes to impress the audience, but tell the story you want to tell. Do the impossible. Make movies. So sit back, relax and enjoy your day of screenings. Thank you. Jayne Foley Artistic Director 1 John s Square, Limerick. Tel/Fax: +353 (0) info@.net Web: 3

Ireland s Young Filmmaker Awards 2014 Odeon Cinema, Limerick - Thursday 3rd April

1:00 Some people will go to any lengths to get their wallet back.

6:33 A crack squad of litter wardens clean up the mean streets of Carrick-on-Shannon.

1:02 A train appears and brings the animals away.

2:00 A group of young people show the life effects of smoking in a rap parody.

1:00 When smooth-talking won t impress the ladies, you might be surprised by what

5:22 When David and Becky split up, David reflects on their relationship.

2:44 A superstitious male teenager investigates his local haunted house.

4 Ireland s Young Filmmaker Awards 2014 Odeon Cinema, Limerick - Thursday 3rd April Session 1 10:00 11:30 The Wallet Sligo Group, Action School of Film, Sligo / Leitrim. 1:00 Some people will go to any lengths to get their wallet back. Litterpol Blue-Skye Spence, Ella Mulkerrins, Leitrim Youth Collective, Roscommon. 6:33 A crack squad of litter wardens clean up the mean streets of Carrick-on-Shannon. A Train to Nowhere Victoria Molloy, TY, Coláiste na Coiribe, Galway. 1:02 A train appears and brings the animals away. Cigarettes Are Manky Mahon Youth Development Project, Dublin / Cork. 2:00 A group of young people show the life effects of smoking in a rap parody. Deis Muireann Hennessy, Elphin Community College, Roscommon. 1:00 When smooth-talking won t impress the ladies, you might be surprised by what will! Love Looking Back Adam Lundy, County Wexford Youth Film Project, Wexford. 5:22 When David and Becky split up, David reflects on their relationship. The Empty House Adam Howe, Cut and Print Films, Cork. 2:44 A superstitious male teenager investigates his local haunted house. After hearing a legendary story revolving around this house. I Forgive You Eamon MacMahon, Wicklow. 10:00 Shane tries to forget his past, but his sinister memories haunt him. Can escape his past is by facing the future. Summerdream Simon Marian Hoffman, Kemperly Film Production, Germany. 8:00 A beautiful girl guides a boy through a wonderful forest, where she seduces him. He realises that sometimes dreams can come true. 4

My Sanctuary Meghan Lynch, St. Raphael s, Galway.

Yelling Dinosaur Michael John McGrath, GFC July Animation Camp, Galway.

Beware the Horror Ghost Lucien Waugh-Daly, Cian Siggins, TY, Coláiste Einde,

Life on the Streets Karen Cooney, St. Colmcilles Community School, Dublin.

and service users. Ben Dylan Carey, Hartstown Community School, Dublin.

girlfriend until the tragic details are finally revealed.

2:38 Their priest allows four nuns to take the weekend off as long as they report

Run Freddie Greenall, Filmmaking Workshop, Kilkenny.

5 My Sanctuary Meghan Lynch, St. Raphael s, Galway. 5:00 Laura finds sanctuary with her thoughts, sitting on a bench. Yelling Dinosaur Michael John McGrath, GFC July Animation Camp, Galway. 0:12 This dinosaur is angry. Hear him roar. Beware the Horror Ghost Lucien Waugh-Daly, Cian Siggins, TY, Coláiste Einde, Galway. 6:30 A ghost causes terror. Who can stop the madness? Life on the Streets Karen Cooney, St. Colmcilles Community School, Dublin. 6:58 A frank documentary about a homeless shelter with insights from its staff and service users. Ben Dylan Carey, Hartstown Community School, Dublin. 6:18 Ben struggles with the day to day of school while his mind is on important health issues. His resistance to tell anyone else results in confrontations with his friends and girlfriend until the tragic details are finally revealed. Holy Water TY, Loreto College Mullingar, Westmeath. 2:38 Their priest allows four nuns to take the weekend off as long as they report their sins back to him on the Monday. Run Freddie Greenall, Filmmaking Workshop, Kilkenny. 6:12 Seth is plagued and and pestered by a group of bullies, which subsequently leads Seth to a dark place in which he finds himself unable to escape. Sole Mates Nell E. Hensey, TY1 Drama Class, Coláiste Mhuire, Clare. 1:00 The emotional struggles of a worthless shoe. Inanimate objects have feelings too. Sand Art Fiachra McInerney, Marc O Connor, Big Art Media, Mayo. 2:20 A series of images made by animating sand. 5

Easy Money Wexford Youth Film Project, Wexford.11:40 Crime, Greed, Treachery, Murder.

4:24 A girl wakes up on the side of the road not knowing who or where she is.

Living on the streets with her only companion Jack, she is determined to get answers about

2:57 A girl, who was confident about her individuality, comes across an elite group of

Sunday Sleep In Gavin Walmsley, Rice College, Westport, Mayo.

A Man and His Dog Jack Desmond, Cian Desmond, Desmond Bros, Cork. 3:55 Man s best friend.

1:00 A simple trip to a shop becomes an investigation into the portrayal of beauty in the

Break 11:30 11:40 Session 2 11:40 13:10 Dream Land Johnathan Connolly, Galway.

6 Easy Money Wexford Youth Film Project, Wexford.11:40 Crime, Greed, Treachery, Murder. No Country for Little Old Ladies. Noname Sarah Dillon, Dublin. 4:24 A girl wakes up on the side of the road not knowing who or where she is. The only link she has to her past life is a series of disturbing flashbacks. Living on the streets with her only companion Jack, she is determined to get answers about who she is. Docs TY Filmmaking, Newpark Comprehensive, Dublin. 2:57 A girl, who was confident about her individuality, comes across an elite group of people and becomes mesmerized by them. She faces a struggle: to join or not to join. Sunday Sleep In Gavin Walmsley, Rice College, Westport, Mayo. 3:30 Sleeping in on a Sunday morning is not a good idea, you will be late for mass. A Man and His Dog Jack Desmond, Cian Desmond, Desmond Bros, Cork. 3:55 Man s best friend. A Portrayal of Pretty Elena Horgan, Cork. 1:00 A simple trip to a shop becomes an investigation into the portrayal of beauty in the media and the self-destructive behavior it can lead to. Break 11:30 11:40 Session 2 11:40 13:10 Dream Land Johnathan Connolly, Galway. 1:44 You know that you have banged your head when you end up in Dream Land. Mallory Melanie O Donnell, Avalanche Pictures, Limerick. 8:40 Síofra goes for a cycle in the woods by herself and intrudes on an old house with dangerous consequences. Horse Life Rory Thomas, Darragh Thomas, Dublin. 3:23 His name is Horse. He has been a horse for 5 years. 6

Think Before You Inhale Ennis Youth Project, Clare.

Sharon O Sullivan, Leaving Cert 1 Art Class, Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine, Kerry.

security guard. The skateboarder is forced to give up his board, but all is not what it seems.

6:35 After a long life of crime and treachery the police are coming closer to capturing Benjamin

8:38 Bara Magna is threatened by a greater evil than ever before.

revenge against Mata Nui and his friends. Can Mata Nui stop Branar before it s too late?

4:30 When a mild mannered hedgehog is transformed by pollution into Super Hog, he puts his new

2:57 Munchy Balls is a delicious and healthy breakfast cereal that is very good for your

13:26 Charlie is willing to do anything to help his dying brother.

7 Think Before You Inhale Ennis Youth Project, Clare. 2:00 A young boxer s dreams of Olympic trials are shattered and he starts smoking. S.K.A.T.E. Sharon O Sullivan, Leaving Cert 1 Art Class, Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine, Kerry. 1:24 A skateboarder practicing his tricks in a no skateboarding area gets caught and chased by a security guard. The skateboarder is forced to give up his board, but all is not what it seems. A Game of Life Kelby Guilfoyle, Kerry. 6:35 After a long life of crime and treachery the police are coming closer to capturing Benjamin Black. Bionicle: Rise of the Shadows Leon O Connor, Limerick. 8:38 Bara Magna is threatened by a greater evil than ever before. Mata Nui must try to stop a mysterious force before it becomes too strong while Branar plots his revenge against Mata Nui and his friends. Can Mata Nui stop Branar before it s too late? Super Hog Pure Wicked Animation, Wicklow. 4:30 When a mild mannered hedgehog is transformed by pollution into Super Hog, he puts his new powers to good use! Munchy Balls - The Cereal Joe O Neill, Kerry. 2:57 Munchy Balls is a delicious and healthy breakfast cereal that is very good for your children. Cashing Out Sean Thomas, Dublin. 13:26 Charlie is willing to do anything to help his dying brother. Smackbox KDYS Connect 7 Group, Kerry. 5:00 When a group of boys start to slag each other, a boy is pushed to make an important choice. Losing Grip Maire Boylan, Limerick Youth Theatre, Limerick. 15:00 It s just another normal week for students at Woodview Comprehensive. Everything seems normal, but underneath the surface the students have to cope with losing grip on normality as they face life changing decisions that will have a massive impact on their futures. 7

Tunnel Vision Talk About Youth Project - Film Club, Dublin.

3:19 A big, hungry dinosaur is on the loose. Young Christian Tierney, Dublin.

The Genres of Life Jack Fitzgherald, Sean Gandolfi, Trading Faces Film School, Galway.

off. Lunch 13:10 13:40 Session 3 13:40 15:10 Camera Safety Caroline O Flynn, Kimberly

5:28 There are three main ways to avoid damaging your camera, but basically you

Unless you treat your friends like a murderous psychopath, of course.

2:47 A troubled adolescent suffers from the loss of a loved one.

8 Insta Snow Robert Gaynor, Sligo. 1:25 A kid takes desperate measures to get it to snow in Ireland. Tunnel Vision Talk About Youth Project - Film Club, Dublin. 8:09 A girl remembers her painful souvenirs... Dinosaurs Johnathan Connolly, Galway. 3:19 A big, hungry dinosaur is on the loose. Young Christian Tierney, Dublin. 3:21 A debut music video from Kildare band Fresh Ré. The Genres of Life Jack Fitzgherald, Sean Gandolfi, Trading Faces Film School, Galway. 7:50 A boy s day at school portrayed through different film genres. Run! John Breen, Wicklow. 3:58 Peter goes on this walk almost everyday, but only this time things seem a little off. Lunch 13:10 13:40 Session 3 13:40 15:10 Camera Safety Caroline O Flynn, Kimberly Borrett, Eileen O Neill, Nicole Fitzgerald, SKY Youth Project, Charleville, Cork. 5:28 There are three main ways to avoid damaging your camera, but basically you should just, Treat your camera like you treat your friends. Unless you treat your friends like a murderous psychopath, of course. Only Way Out Aoibhin Dineen, Loreto Secondary School, Fermoy, Cork. 2:47 A troubled adolescent suffers from the loss of a loved one. She feels that her addictions are her only escape from reality but as a result we see this is only a temporary solution to a much greater problem. Live Life Love Rachel McGill, 4A1 Communications, St. Mary s School, Tipperary. 2:25 Life is a journey to be celebrated and love is the companion that keeps you going. This short film celebrates both life and love through one couple s memories. 8

Still Freddie Grennall, St Joseph s Studios, Young Irish Film Makers, Kilkenny.

8:38 A young man wakes up in a forest not knowing how he arrived there and,

Die intelligente Übersetzer Ian Moloney, Eoin Hayes, 4th year German, Coláiste

1:57 A boy and his German speaking parents are summoned to the principal s

The Dreamcatcher Rebecca Kinsella, Tullow Youth Theatre, Carlow.

Or is she getting the full story? Debt Ethan Jones, Dublin.

Galway. 1:20 The rubbish is falling in to the sea and it is not happy.

9 Still Freddie Grennall, St Joseph s Studios, Young Irish Film Makers, Kilkenny. 3:10 A day in Conor s life. Last Night Tara O Callaghan, Dublin. 8:38 A young man wakes up in a forest not knowing how he arrived there and, after a series of flashbacks, he uncovers a dark secret from the night before. Die intelligente Übersetzer Ian Moloney, Eoin Hayes, 4th year German, Coláiste Chiaráin, Limerick. 1:57 A boy and his German speaking parents are summoned to the principal s office. He must translate when it is not in his best interest to do so. The Dreamcatcher Rebecca Kinsella, Tullow Youth Theatre, Carlow. 5:35 A girl s dreams keep coming true. Can she predict the future? Or is she getting the full story? Debt Ethan Jones, Dublin. 3:54 Johnny has a debt to pay. But will the price be too high? Fear the Living John Farelly, Down. 10:11 When the zombies attack, a group of survivors seek shelter somewhere safe. But it is not all that it seems. Underwater Chaos Ebhlin O Riordan, July Animation Camp, Galway Film Centre, Galway. 1:20 The rubbish is falling in to the sea and it is not happy. Coast Bekah Molony, Dublin. 15:00 A teenage girl runs away from home with her little brother in search of a better life. Her father is soon on their trail, can they get away before it s too late. The Protocol Casper Buijtendijk, The Netherlands. 8:20 An anonymous man wakes up in a strile room where he learns that he s got only ten minutes to live. 9

The Cannon Robert Gaynor, Sligo. 1:00 A new way of getting from A to B.

3:00 While breaking ground on a new landfill, something ancient is awoken and wants

3:15 A short documentary chronicling the events of the 1913 Lockout.

4:08 Heidi discovers that she has the support of her friends in her battle with the

14:58 When Walter discovers a monster under his bed and accidentally kills it, he

and stuffs it. Dublin, Our Urban BMX Playground Aaron Dunne Swan, Dublin.

Another Number Cian O Connor, Kerry. 7:00 A film about dreams and the road not taken.

life through dream. Double Lines Film Group, Cherry Orchard Youth Service, Dublin.

10 The Cannon Robert Gaynor, Sligo. 1:00 A new way of getting from A to B. Bog Standard Pure Wicked Animation, Wicklow. 3:00 While breaking ground on a new landfill, something ancient is awoken and wants revenge! 1913 Unlocked Jack Desmond, Cian Desmond, Desmond Bros, Cork. 3:15 A short documentary chronicling the events of the 1913 Lockout. Break 15:10 15:20 Session 4 15:20 17:00 Heidi Aileen Forde, Mercy College, Galway. 4:08 Heidi discovers that she has the support of her friends in her battle with the school. Under the Bed Hadley Hillel, Seattle Academy, USA. 14:58 When Walter discovers a monster under his bed and accidentally kills it, he must find a way to bury the body before his obsessive taxidermist father finds out and stuffs it. Dublin, Our Urban BMX Playground Aaron Dunne Swan, Dublin. 11:45 A short documentary about BMX culture in Dublin. Another Number Cian O Connor, Kerry. 7:00 A film about dreams and the road not taken. A young man facing his final year exam and the future seeks to find his purpose in life through dream. Double Lines Film Group, Cherry Orchard Youth Service, Dublin. 7:46 A girl finds out that she is pregnant and needs to face the reaction of her entourage. Guide Cat Kevin McDonnell, TY, Coláiste na Coiribe, Galway. 2:03 A cat wants to be a guide for the blind, but this is a bigger challenge than he expected. 10

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