Teacher information
Thank you for supporting your students to take part in the Rubbish Film Festival. This page gives you everything you need to know before, during, and after the workshop
The Rubbish Film Festival allows students to explore their creativity on environmental issues byt creating a short 1 minute movie along with supporting material. The students will shoot, act, edit , direct and plan their own movie. This is their voice on global environmental issues.
Onsite
2 full school day Workshop
A professional Tutor will deliver 2 full day workshops at your school.
Students will make a one minute movie, a supporting movie poster and promotional material
Group of 12
Max Group 12 TY Students
We keep the group to 12 as it allows fior a better experience for the students and the tutor.
Exploration
Learn the basics of Filmmaking
The group will learn the fundamentals of filmmaking including shot types, angles, sound, editing
Environmental Issues
SDG themed Movie
The movie will have themed on SDG 12 and 13 or in that family. The message and impact of the movie very important!
The Brief
What needs to be made
The group will create, shoot, act and edit their own one minute movie on an environmental issue.
After The Workshop
Awards
The movie, poster and promotional material will be entered on the end of day 2 and will then be judged. Depending on the County, there may be onsite awards or online. You will be notified how this will run.
The Rules!
- Max 12 TY Students
- Consent Forms Must Be Sumitted Before Worshop Commences
- All Materials Uploaded By End of Day 2
- Creates a 60 Second (Max) short movie
- Group Create Supporting Movie Poster and Promo
Before The Workshop
Select 12 TY students
Keeps the group small so everyone gets hands-on participation.
All Consent Forms Submitted
All students must have a consent form submitted by a parent/guardian. The link must be sent to the relevant person for online submission
All Workshop Requirements Available
Please ensure the following
-A Room for the 2 days
-A projector and screen with HDMI Cable
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During The Workshops
WIFI
Access
The facilitator will need access to the internet with his/her devices.
All Students are prepared
All students should understand what they have signed up for
Teacher Contact
throughjout the workshops the facilitator has a dedicated contact if there are any issues
After The Workshop
Student Feedback
The students will be asked to fill in a feedback form on their experience. This is important to continue funding
Teacher Feedback
The Teachers will be asked to fill ina feedback form. Thjis is a vital necesssity for the coninued funding of the project.
Certificates
Certificates will be issues to the names on the consent forms. These will be sent deigitally to the main contact.
The Importance of Consent Forms
Consent forms are essential to ensure that parents/guardians are fully informed about their child’s participation in the Rubbish Film Festival workshop.
The forms give permission for activities such as filming, photography, and creative work, and also cover the fact that County Councils may wish to use images or films on social media or in press coverage.
As the student movies will be shown publicly as part of the festival, it is vital that consent is confirmed in advance. No student can participate in the workshop without a signed consent form, ensuring full safeguarding for students, teachers, and facilitators.
Find Your Consent form Link
Click or copy the relevant link and email to the relevant people
Co. Carlow
Cork City
Cork County
DLR
Dublin City
Co. Donegal
Fingal County
Co. Kerry
Co. Limerick
Co. Leitrim
Co. Sligo
Co. Tipperary
Co. Wicklow
Co. Wexford
Co. Waterford
Co. Leitrim
Co. Sligo
Co. Tipperary
Awards and Viewing
Each County Council will determine if there will be an onsite event for the Regiona;l Finals or if it will be held online.
For onsite awards, you will be notified of the venue and date as soon as it has been booked. All the movies will be viewed for the first time publically and the awards will be given out.
For online awards, you will be sent a link to a Youtube premiere where you can watch it in the comfort of your own classroom . The awards will be delivered to the winners by the tutor a few days after.
Your Creative Challenge
This is where your vision takes shape. In the Rubbish Film Festival, you’ll craft a short film that confronts real-world environmental challenges, from climate action to responsible consumption.
The Brief
Craft a Story That Sparks Change
In this competition, you and your team will create a short film that directly addresses environmental issues. Maybe you’ll highlight the impact of climate change in your community or explore better ways to produce and consume responsibly.
The Format
Keep It Short, Make It Powerful
Your film should pack a punch in a short timeframe. Typically, entries run up to 60 seconds for certain competitions (or check your region’s rules), so every second counts. This limit challenges you to be concise, focusing on the essence of your story.
The Theme
Themes That Matter
Think about what affects your neighbourhood: Are there too many single-use plastics? Is local wildlife suffering from pollution? Could people recycle more or choose sustainable products instead?
