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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

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Camps 2022 SOLD OUT

Summer Camps July 2022 (10-16yrs)

YIFM Summer Camps for 10- 16yr olds. Five day camps are open for bookings and we are back in person at YIFM Studios this July! These places fill up fast, so click below for more information.

National Youth Film & Animation School August 2022 (16-19yrs)

10 Day Residential Film & Animation Course for 16 – 19 year olds. This is the ideal camp for young filmmakers and animators interested in building their skills, creating work with like minded people or preparing a portfolio for college.

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you can e-mail us at info@yifm.com or via our social media links below.

National Youth
Film School

Multimedia
Production

Schools Outreach

After School
Programme

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

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