National Youth Film &
Animation Network

Young Irish Film makers supports the growing network of youth film and animation groups around Ireland.

Established in 2019 the National Youth Film & Animation Network is an ongoing project that brings together individuals and groups working with young filmmakers and animators throughout the country. We provide advice and support, networking opportunities, workshops for practitioners and young people and industry masterclasses.

If you are a filmmaker or animator interested in finding out more about the NYFAN contact us at network@yifm.com

HUGE THANK YOU to everyone that travelled the country to attend NYFAN Day 2025!

An unforgettable day at YIFM Studios. We would like to not only thank the young people for attending, friends & family but to also thank the people that made the day possible!

Thank you to Blooming Balloons for providing the fabulous balloons at the entrance.

Thank you to Leinster Marquee Hire for the incredible Marquee for our screenings & masterclasses!

Thank you to Langtons Hotel Kilkenny for catering our event!

Thank you to Annette our NYFAN Coordinator and all YIFM Staff for their hard work on making this event so special at Young Irish Film Makers

Thank you to our volunteers Cathal & Alfie

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NATIONAL YOUTH FILM & ANIMATION DAY 1ST NOVEMBER 2024

All of us at Young Irish Film Makers would like to thank everyone who travelled to Clermont Screen Hub on November 1st for our National Youth Film & Animation Day 2024. We are thankful for the amazing turn out and everyone who participated in the days activities. We're grateful to have created a space that brought together individuals and groups working with young filmmakers and animators throughout the country. Also like to say a huge thank to Clermont Screen Hub and all the lovely staff for helping put together our event. An additional big thank you to Screen Ireland and The Arts Council of Ireland.

We are gearing up for another great event this year with short film screenings, college and career stands, industry workshops and VIP guests. You might even fit in some time for networking with some like minded young creatives from around the country.

Stay tuned and we will be announcing details very soon...

Looking forward to seeing you all later this year!

Photos by Andrejs Ezermalis

NATIONAL YOUTH FILM & ANIMATION DAY 3RD NOVEMBER 2023

We held our National Youth Film & Animation Network Day 2023 at Ballyfermot College. Thank you so much to everyone who attended our a event and congratulations to all the National Youth Film & Animation School students of 2023, who's short films & animations were screened at the event. An additional big thank you to Screen Ireland and The Arts Council of Ireland.

Photos by Alex, Taliat & Evie