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The First Cut! 2020 Open Call is now closed. This year we have received a record number of entries with films reaching us from all across Ireland and beyond. The range is broad and the standard is high. We look forward to watching all entries from independent filmmakers, schools, youth groups and colleges. A big…
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We delighted to announce that renowned documentary maker Ken Wardrop will be special guest filmmaker at First Cut! 2020. Ken is a multi-award winning documentary filmmaker. He is internationally renowned for creating powerfully emotional films through his uniquely intimate style. His short and feature length films have screened at many of the worlds most prestigious…
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While we’re gearing up for First Cut! 2020, check out this overview of the wonderful 2019 festival and get a sense of what First Cut! is all about… This video gives a snapshot of the people, films, events and places that made last year’s festival such a memorable one. From primary school to graduate filmmakers…
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Calling ambitious young filmmakers aged 18-23 for a unique opportunity to kick-start your career as a director. Submissions are now open for the fifth edition of the YMVC – Youth Music Video Competition! The annual competition will once again offer 5 emerging directors the opportunity to create a music video for an up and coming…
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First Cut! Youth Film Festival is thrilled to announce that submissions for the 2020 festival are now being accepted! If you are between the ages of 12 and 24, and have made a short film, we’d love to see it! Whether you are an individual filmmaker or part of a school, college or youth group,…
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The First Cut! Youth Film Festival Awards 2019 Best Film – The Wanderings of Oisin (Rory Fitzpatrick) Cork Film Festival Award – A Bitter Sweet Deal (Paul Carey / Kurt Dean Darby) First Cut! Youth Advisory Council Award – A Bitter Sweet Deal (Paul Carey / Kurt Dean Darby) YMVC (Youth Music Video Award) – Elena…
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First Cut! Youth Film Festival marks its 10th edition with an exciting new partnership with Ballymaloe. The iconic East Cork restaurant, shop and cookery school has come on board as the lead sponsor of the four-day festival, which runs March 6-9 in the beautiful seaside town of Youghal. First Cut! is an international festival that…
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First Cut! Youth Film Festival is thrilled to announce its 2019 programme! The festival runs Wednesday March 6th to Saturday March 9th. It culminates with the Saturday lineup, a day packed with screenings, panel discussions and other events all free and open to the public. The Open Call short film programmes, including the Spotlight Emerging…
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Wednesday 6th March – 3.30pm First Cut! is pleased to announce that John McCarthy will be returning to deliver his popular acting for film workshop for a second year. This workshop is for anyone aged 14-18 with an interest in acting for camera and it will take place during the festival. No previous experience is required.…
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The 2019 First Cut! Youth Film Festival open call for short films is now closed. A big thank you to everyone who submitted! There has been a record number of films entered this year and the quality of the work submitted keeps getting higher every year. In addition to films from individual filmmakers, schools and…