CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – FRIDAY MAY 24th 2024

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland are funding 8 unique bursaries aimed at supporting creative young people aged between 16-19 yrs from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds to attend a ten day residential film & animation camp this August.  The bursary is for young people who want to explore the possibility of a career or college placement in Film or Animation.  

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY? 

Any young person aged between 16-19 years that feels would benefit from a fantastic programme like the National Youth Film & Animation School.  You may know of a young person in your youth group or youth arts  programme who has a talent or passion for filmmaking or is interested in animation.  They don’t have to be a genius, or even have made a film, just the passion or raw talent you feel needs a helping hand.  Young people are mentored and supported throughout the programme in all aspects of the film making or animation process, so once they have the interest to participate, they will learn loads by just taking part.

HOW TO APPLY?

Scroll to the registration form at the bottom of the page and fill out the requested information.  We advise a young person fills out the form along with their parent or guardian.  You can give a letter of recommendation as to  why this young person should be selected for the bursary in no more than 100 words. There is also an option to submit a relevant piece of work by the young person.

What does the bursary cover?   The bursary will cover the young person’s fees, accommodation and travel costs to make sure there are no financial barriers for them to participate in the programme.   The programme fees cover full bed & board with an additional pocket money fund available if this is deemed necessary.  There is very little need for pocket money as there are only one or two off site activities such as a cinema night or a trip to the theatre. The young people will be kept busy making films or taking part in game nights during free time.

Welfare of the young person? As this is a residential programme, there will be 24 hour supervision with Overnight & Daytime Welfare Officers on hand to look after all the young people.  Young Irish Film Makers are the organisers of this programme and have all the relevant Garda Vetting, child protection training, policies, procedures and welfare staff in place.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• Youth Worker, Teacher, Parent or Guardian can pass this information to a young person that they deem would benefit from this experience but the young person must fill out the relevant form with help from parents / guardians.   
• Evidence of financial income will be required to ensure the bursary supports those who may not otherwise be able to attend the National Youth Film & Animation School. (This information will be strictly confidential)
• It is aimed at young persons with a passion or talent for film making or animation.   We want to ensure the best interests of the young person’s artistic and personal development. 
• The young person must be available to attend the residential camp from 5th-15th August 2024 in Kilkenny (Travel, accommodation & spending money (where needed) will be included in bursary funds)
• The young person must be aged between 16-19 years. Copy of birth certificate or passport to be uploaded on application form.

For more information, please call us on 05677 64677 or email info@yifm.com with your query.