Cork Young Filmmakers

06/05/2026

For creative young people interested in any aspect of filmmaking, in front of or behind the camera it's time to book your places on these amazing summer 2026 workshops!

05/12/2025

Gala 2025 Cork County Council with Cork Film Centre SECAD Partnership CLG - SECAD Cork ETB Youth Services Cork County Council Library & Arts Service Foróige SUCH TALENT in the room!

05/12/2025

26/11/2025

We are absolutely delighted with the incredible response for this year’s Cork Young Filmmakers Gala - the event is now FULLY BOOKED! 🎥 🤩

This annual celebration brings together creativity, community and film, and we are honoured to welcome Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley, Mayor of the County of Cork, who will open the evening, along with our special guests Kyra Owers and Benjamin Rupprecht.

The Gala will feature the premiere screenings of films created during our 2025 Summer Film Weeks and Two-Day Workshops, highlighting the imagination, creativity and hard work of young people from across County Cork. We are also delighted to present a special screening of 'Better When You're Dancing', followed by our much-loved annual Audience Choice Awards.

This unique vibrant programme is coordinated by Cork Film Centre and funded mainly by Cork County Council and The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon, with additional support from SECAD Partnership CLG - SECAD, Cork ETB Youth Services and the Cork County Council Municipal Districts Community Funds.

We can’t wait to celebrate the filmmakers, share their stories on the big screen, and enjoy a fantastic evening together at Cork County Hall. 🥳 👏

Thank you to everyone who registered - we look forward to welcoming you on Friday for an unforgettable night of film! 🎬 ✨

17/11/2025

🎬 Submissions for the 2026 First Cut Youth Film Festival are officially OPEN - and we’re waiting for YOUR FILM! 👋🏻

⏰ Submission Deadline: 5pm, Monday January 19th, 2026
📅 Festival Dates: March 2nd–7th, 2026

Submitting your film is completely FREE, and we accept all short film genres: fiction, documentary, animation, experimental, Irish language films, music videos etc. (Ages 12-24)

Don’t wait. Don’t overthink it. Get your film in and let it shine at First Cut 2026!

SUBMIT YOUR FILM FOR FREE!
via filmfreeway.com/firstcutyouthfilmfestival

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First Cut Youth Film Festival receives core funding from the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon and Cork County Council and is supported by Cork Education and Training Board and Cork Film Centre.

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Cork County Council Cork ETB Youth Services Youghal Credit Union Chris Hurley Irish Film Institute (IFI) Dublin International Film Festival Cork International Film Festival GAZE Film Festival Dublin Young Irish Film Makers Film Network Ireland

🎬 Submissions for the 2026 First Cut Youth Film Festival are officially OPEN - and we’re waiting for YOUR FILM! 👋🏻

⏰ Submission Deadline: 5pm, Monday January 19th, 2026
📅 Festival Dates: March 2nd–7th, 2026

Submitting your film is completely FREE, and we accept all short film genres: fiction, documentary, animation, experimental, Irish language films, music videos etc. (Ages 12-24)

Don’t wait. Don’t overthink it. Get your film in and let it shine at First Cut 2026!

SUBMIT YOUR FILM FOR FREE!
via filmfreeway.com/firstcutyouthfilmfestival

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First Cut Youth Film Festival receives core funding from the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon and Cork County Council and is supported by Cork Education and Training Board and Cork Film Centre.

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Cork County Council The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Cork ETB Youth Services Youghal Credit Union Chris Hurley

Irish Film Institute (IFI) Dublin International Film Festival Cork International Film Festival GAZE Film Festival Dublin Young Irish Film Makers Film Network Ireland

23/10/2025

Our Mid-Term Filmmaking Workshop is Fully Booked! 👻 🎬

We’re blown away by the incredible response - thank you to everyone who signed up!

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If you missed out this time, don’t worry - we’re already taking names for our 2026 course waiting lists! 🎉

📧 To join the list, email corkyoungfilmmakers with the following details:

- Full Name
- Address & Eircode
- Date of Birth
- Contact Number
- A short note about your interest in filmmaking and any experience you may have (experience isn’t essential!)

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Cork Young Filmmakers (CYF) is a Cork County Council Youth Arts Training Programme, managed by Cork Film Centre and supported by the Arts Office, Cork County Council, The Arts Council, SECAD, and Cork ETB.

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15/10/2025

Spaces are filling up for our Mid-Term Filmmaking Workshop in Midleton!🍿🎥

If you (or someone you know aged 14–18) are into directing, acting, editing, or camera work, this is the perfect chance to learn from experienced filmmakers in a fun, hands-on environment.

📍 Location: Midleton College
📅 Dates: October 30–31
⏰ Time: 10:30am – 4:30pm

💰 Cost: €25 per person
🎥 All equipment provided!

⚡️ Limited places available – first come, first served!
👉 Apply now: [email protected]

Please share this post with any young person who would LOVE to get creative this midterm!

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Cork Young Filmmakers (CYF) is a Cork County Council Youth Arts Training Programme, managed by Cork Film Centre and supported by the Arts Office, Cork County Council, The Arts Council, SECAD, and Cork ETB.

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14/10/2025

CORK YOUNG FILMMAKERS 2025
Are you 14–18 years of age and into film – directing, acting, editing, or camera work? This is for you!
This is your chance to learn the essentials of filmmaking and collaborate with other creative young people to produce your very own short film which will be showcased at a special screening event!
Midleton College
October 30th –31st
10:30am – 4:30pm
A 2-day hands-on filmmaking workshop led by experienced filmmakers.
Make a film over two days with other young people who share a passion for expressing themselves through filmmaking.
All equipment provided – just €25 per person! No previous experience required.
Limited places available – first come, first served!
Apply now by emailing:
[email protected]
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09/10/2025

Hi everyone! We’re super excited to announce our upcoming Mid-Term Filmmaking Workshop taking place in Midleton this October 30-31.

If you (or someone you know aged 14–18) are into directing, acting, editing, or camera work, this is the perfect chance to learn from experienced filmmakers in a fun, hands-on environment.

📍 Location: Midleton College
📅 Dates: October 30–31
⏰ Time: 10:30am – 4:30pm

💰 Cost: €25 per person
🎥 All equipment provided!

⚡️ Limited places available – first come, first served!
👉 Apply now: [email protected]

Please share this post with any young person who would LOVE to get creative this midterm!

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Cork Young Filmmakers (CYF) is a Cork County Council Youth Arts Training Programme, managed by Cork Film Centre and supported by the Arts Office, Cork County Council, The Arts Council, SECAD, and Cork ETB.

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25/08/2025

Huge Congrats to each and every one of you who have completed Secondary School and received your results this week. Good wishes to you all as you set out on your adventures, we have loved meeting you here and at First Cut Youth Film Festival and thoroughly enjoyed working with you! 🥳🍀