CoderDojo is a movement orientated around running free not-for-profit coding clubs and regular sessions for young people. At a CoderDojo, young people learn how to code, develop websites, apps, programs, games and more. Dojos are set up, run by and taught at by volunteers. Dojos organise tours of technology companies, bring in guest speakers to talk about their career and what they do, and organise events. In addition to learning to code, members meet like minded people, show off what they’ve been working on and so on. CoderDojo makes development and learning to code a fun, sociable, kick ass experience. CoderDojo also puts a strong emphasis on open source and free software, and has a strong network of members and volunteers globally.

We are currently seeking mentors for the classes. If you are qualified for such a task and would be interested in helping out then please get in contact!! The classes will be held in YIFM headquarters in Kilkenny.

The young film makers were demonstrating their talents to the public and interviewed some well known local people including Thom Moore of Cartoon Saloon. The kids also filmed the acts that were playing live on stage including The Miami Showband and The Swinging Blue Cats. Young Irish Film Makers this year are celebrating a whopping 20 years so the set up was bigger and better than ever to celebrate this wonderful milestone.

All the fun and frolics of the St Patricks Day Parade were in full swing they were filmed by the young crew and were screened for the public on a large scale TV rig. Also shown were some films made by the young film makers this year as well as an exclusive open air premiere of their latest film ‘First Confession’ by Frank O’Connor, starring Pauline McLynn, Karl Spain and Brid Ni Neachtain which went down a treat.

There was also a competition running on the day to win a place at a YIFM summer camp. The lucky winner was Kate Mason and she will get to spend a week at YIFM headquarters in Kilkenny this summer making a movie while also having lots of fun. If you would like to know more about our summer camps or anything else about YIFM please head to www.yifm.com or call 056-6674677.

The level of talent from this years entries was extraordinary. Young Irish Film Makers would like to say a big well done and thank you to everyone involved in the awards this year and we look forward to another year of film making.

The winners were :

Best Mockumentary —- Junky Dory / The Unkowns, Clondalkin Youth Service

Best Factual Film —— “Southside” / Southside CLASP Limerick

Best Thriller ——- Guns n Poses / St Colmans, Co.Mayo

Best Editing —— Field of Honour / Knockbeg Film Society

Best Imagination/Story — Rainbow vs Clouds / St Michaels NS Limerick

Best Performance —— Why Does Wally Hide – Aoife Anderson

Best Comedy —— Old-Lympics / YIFM Summer Camp

Best Junior Film —— 00 Woof / YIFM Summer Camp

Best Film —— The Bridge / Andrew T Jordan

Young Irish Film Makers roll out the red carpet this Saturday the 25th of February at 11 0′Clock at their headquarters in Kilkenny.

The YIFMA’S were set up to celebrate the work done by YIFM at its headquarters in Kilkenny and with its outreach programme which works with Youth Organisations, Community Groups and Schools all over the country.

Anyone who was involved with one of the nominated films is welcome to come along with their friends and family.

We hope to see you all there on the day. If you have any more questions please contact gary@yifm.com or claire@yifm.com or you can call 056 – 7764677

The list of niminations are as follows:

Money Money Money – The Father McGrath Centre

Jackson Heights – Films Edge

The Bridge – Andrew T Jordan

The Pen Run – Andrew T Jordan

Junky Dory – Clondalkin

Hoover Love – Goresbridge Girls Youth club

The Jelly Bean thief – Hugginstown Youth Club

Aaron and Sharon – NYCI

Field of Honour – Knockbeg College Film Society

Liquid Sunshine – Simon Bluett

Belt Up – Good Counsel

The Southside – Southside CLASP Limerick

Stalker – Callan Youth Group

Doorbell – Hugginstown

Alphabet Killer – Freshford

Baby Dealer – Grennan

Scaredy Cat – Lisnafunshin

Summer Camp News – Tramore

Royal Flush – Drum Youth Centre

Never Trust Cowgirls – Extern Limerick

Fartquake – Roscrea

Talking food – St Michaels NS Limerick

Too Tall, Too Small – Blessington

Hitward – St Colmans

Guns n Poses – St Colmans

Window Pain – Summer Camp

Old-lympics – Summer Camp

00-woof – Summer Camp

Stuped Situation – Summer Camp

Awkward Turtle – Summer Camp

Blind Date – Summer Camp

Deadly Dead – Summer Camp

Hide and Seek – Summer Camp

Mister Brown – Summer Camp

Now I see it – Summer Camp

Why does Wally hide – Summer Camp

Rainbow vs Clouds – St Michaels NS Limerick

Push the Button - St Michaels NS Limerick

Ruthless – Laura Gaynor

Summer Camp for Young Film Makers

Want to make it to the Oscars? You’ve got to start somewhere. Young Irish Film Makers is calling all budding film makers to join them at their much loved summer camps with a difference! This summer you can take part in making your very own movie.
One week summer camps are running this July and August at YIFM headquarters in St.Joseph’s Studios, Waterford Rd, Kilkenny. Camps run from Monday to Friday, 9am until 5pm. With age groups ranging from 8-12 and 13-18 yrs.
Groups of young people will be guided through interactive workshops in all aspects of film making. From writing the script to shooting the movie and creating their own director’s cut. At the end of this fun filled week they will attend their very own movie premiere. They will each receive a copy of their short film on DVD.

July – 9th-13th

July – 23rd-27th

August – 13th-17th

Advanced Camp – This is only for young people who have significant film making experience and are maybe thinking of a career in film making. August – 7th-10th

Young Irish Film Makers boasts past members such as Tomm Moore (Writer/Director of Oscar nominated ‘The Secret of Kells’), Luke Harris (3D animator on Avatar) and John Morton (Creative Director of Devious Theatre Company).
If you want to start your movie career call Young Irish Film Makers now to book your place on the crew. You can book your place now by clicking the link below!

Summer Camp dates, ages, and price

July – 9th-13th – 8 – 12years €120.00 EUR July – 9th-13th -13-18years €120.00 EUR July – 23rd-27th – 8 – 12years €120.00 EUR July – 23rd-27th – 13-18years €120.00 EUR August – 13th-17th – 8 – 12years €120.00 EUR August – 13th-17th – 13-18years €120.00 EUR Advanced Camp – August – 7th-10th – 15-18years €120.00 EUR

Childs age

8-12 13-18 15-18

Name of child

Parents name/phone/email

*For Multiple bookings please contact us directly.

If you do not have a paypal account you can download our application form here Summer Camp 2012 application form

Young Irish Film Makers – St Patricks Day Celebrations

As part of the St Patricks Day parade celebrations Young Irish Film Makers will be setting up their very own studio on the streets of Kilkenny.

The young film makers will be demonstrating their talents to the public and will be interviewing some very well known local people. Young Irish Film Makers this year are celebrating a whopping 20 years so the set up is planned to be bigger and better than ever to celebrate this wonderful milestone.

All the fun and frolics of the St Patricks Day Parade will be filmed by the young crew and it will be screened for the public on a large scale TV rig. Also being shown will be some of the films made by the young film makers this year.

If your kids are interested in joining YIFM or would maybe like to attend one of this years summer camps the this would be the perfect opportunity to come on down and see what YIFM is all about. There will be demonstrations by the young crew on the art of film making so kids will get to see what exactly it means to be a Young Irish Film Maker.

“If you are a Young irish Film Maker and you want to get involved and be part of the crew on the day then just get in contact with Claire or Gary and let us know! We are looking for camera operators, sound, floor managers and more….”

If you wish to get in contact you can contact claire@yifm.com or call 056-6674677. Move over RTE, Young Irish Film Makers are here!

Kilkenny’s Young Irish Film Makers roll out the red carpet for its young members whose work will be celebrated at this years awards ceremony, ‘The YIFMA’s’.

The YIFMA’S were set up to celebrate the work done by YIFM at its headquarters in Kilkenny and with its outreach programme which works with Youth Organisations, Community Groups and Schools all over the country. YIFM started its outreach progamme as a way of reaching out and working with young people all over the country. It is a way for groups around the country to gain access to equipment and training that might not otherwise be available to them.

If you want to get involved and enter the festival simply fill out the application from which you can find on our site www.yifm.com. Send it to us with a jpeg still, a DVD copy of your film and a short synopsis of what your film is about. Deadline for applications is Monday 6^th of February.

The festival is brought to you by Young Irish Film Makers who are also celebrating their 20th anniversary making films with young people this year. If you would like any more information please contact claire@yifm.com or you can call 056-7764677

 “Open your imagination to its full potential. Why not try and create something wonderful”

 The YIFM team

Contact:

Claire O’Regan

Young Irish Film Makers,

St Josephs Studios,

Kilkenny.

Phone: 056-7764677

Mail: claire@yifm.com

The Junior Film Fleadh showcased a host of great short films created by young people between the ages of 7-13. All of the shorts were made by youth organizations, schools, summer camps and some were also made independently.

Yifm are delighted with the award for a summer camp film “Dublin Zoo Number 2″. The award was picked up on the day by Conor Hayes who operated camera and also acted in the film.

As a result of the win the film will be screened next year at the Galway Film Fleadh 2012.

Well done and congratulations to all who were involved with the film.

CHECK OUT THE WINNING FILM!

Starring in the film is the renowned Irish actress Pauline McLynn and funny man Karl Spain who will be walking the red carpet on the night. The films younger stars include newcomer Ferdia Roche as Jackie, a young boy, who is due to make his first confession before receiving his first Holy Communion. Jackie fears confessing his terrible sins because they include trying to kill his spiteful sister with a bread knife. The film follows poor Jackie as he struggles to keep from murdering his enemies, avoid the fires of Hell and cope with the mysteries of a dark confession box!

The film is based on the famous short story by Frank O’Connor and was adapted into a screenplay by Mike Kelly. All the lead child actors were chosen from the Young Irish Film Makers acting programme. The film is set in the 1950′s Ireland and was shot in and around Kilkenny City. Darragh Kelly, one of the producers explained a bit about the production “The cast and crew had a great time on the shoot which took two weeks of hard work and real focus from all involved. We are very proud of what we have achieved and of everyone who was a part of process.”

This highly anticipated premiere will be held at the Set Theatre in Kilkenny on Halloween night at 7:30. Cast, Crew and members of the public are all welcome to come along and enjoy the very first screening.

Young Irish Film Makers based in Kilkenny but also do outreach work nationwide. The Young Irish Film Makers is the only Film Training and Production Studio in the world for young people, aged 10 – 18 years.

Contact:
Claire O’Regan
Young Irish Film Makers,
St Josephs Studios,
Kilkenny.
Phone: 056-7764677
Mail: claire@yifm.com