LIMERICK’s Fresh Film, the organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting young filmmakers, has taken a gong at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.
Fresh Film took home the Community Impact Award at the Screen International Global Production Awards.
The awards ceremony saw Fresh Film win the award amidst formidable competition from NEOM Media Industries in Saudi Arabia and Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People (US).
Jayne Foley, artistic director and founder of Fresh Film, expressed her pride when accepting the award.
“Our mission has always been to empower young voices and this award validates our efforts. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the young filmmakers who share their stories with us and continue to inspire us every day,” she said.
“Fresh Film continues to champion the next generation of filmmakers and this honour provides a powerful reminder of the importance of creating a community of young film-makers and supporting their storytelling.”
Heaping praise on the Limerick organisation, judges (drawn from across the industry, including senior TV and film producers, production executives, and film commissioners), said that “teaching the next generation of filmmakers at an early age allows the industry to grow from within the community. The hardest thing when growing up with a dream of filmmaking is how to get into what can be a very closed industry. Fresh Film allows for young people to get a taste and training.”
Fresh Film provides young creators with the resources, mentorship, and opportunities they need to succeed in the film industry.
