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Young Irish Film Makers run programmes in filmmaking and animation for young people aged 10 – 24 years across Ireland. We work with young people to develop their creativity, talent and life skills, delivering workshops that put them in the driving seat of their creative future. READ MORE

We are Youth FIlm

National Youth
Film & Animation School

Multimedia
Production Course

Nationwide Film Workshops for Schools and Youth Groups

CONTACT US

For further details
you can e-mail us at info@yifm.com

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After School
Programme

Young Irish Film Makers
St. Joseph’s Studios
Waterford Road
Kilkenny
R95 D8HT

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