Pictured (L-R): Faye Fitzmaurice, Airt Lyons, Jack Carney, Isla Fitzmaurice, Enna Dawson, Conor Hogan (Group Head Co-Ordinator)
Fís na hÓige, Listowel’s youth film group, won big at the Fresh Film Festival Awards in Dublin on Thursday, March 26.
The awards honoured the finest in Irish teenage filmmaking over the past year, with Fís na hÓige nominated in multiple categories for their films “Life in Listowel” and “Space Dog”.
“Life in Listowel”, which looks at the past, present, and future of the town through four unique voices, was awarded the esteemed Radharc Award for Best Documentary Film. This is a huge honour, marking the second time Fís na hÓige has received the Best Documentary award, previously winning with “The Joys of Justin” in 2022.
The film was praised for its representation of community, as well as its technical quality. The award was accepted by young filmmakers Jack Carney and Airt Lyons, who both played pivotal roles in the film’s production.
The documentary saw off four other films in its category, beating entries from Dublin and Limerick. The award, along with the nomination of fellow film “Space Dog” in the animation category, is a testament to the work these young people put in during last summer’s Film & Animation Week.
The Fís na hÓige Film & Animation Week will return to St John’s Theatre this summer. Dates will be announced soon, so follow the group on Facebook and Instagram to stay in the loop.
ROCK ON FÍS NA HÓIGE!
