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Use your creativity to inspire real-world change through film and storytelling.
The Rubbish Film Festival is your chance to share your ideas with the world, and actually make an impact. It’s not just another school project; it’s a platform where your short film can spark conversations about the environment, sustainability, and the future of our planet.
Forget boring lectures, here, you get hands-on experience using digital media to highlight real issues facing our world today.
With support from mentors and resources, you’ll transform your thoughts into a powerful story that reaches beyond the classroom walls.
At the heart of our festival are two big ideas: SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
These United Nations goals remind us that small changes in how we live, what we buy, how we use resources, and how we treat the earth, can add up to a huge difference.
When you tackle these topics in your film, you’re joining a global movement aimed at protecting our planet. Your perspective matters, and the stories you tell can shift mindsets and inspire real solutions.
Did you know that the Rubbish Film Festival is an SDG Champion? This means we’ve been chosen to help spread awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals across Ireland.
As you participate, you’re part of a network that includes community groups, businesses, sports clubs, and more, all committed to a safer, fairer, and more sustainable future. By telling stories that reflect these goals, you’re not just making a film, you’re helping show that everyone, everywhere, can play a role in solving global challenges.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Before you begin your own journey, take a moment to see what others have achieved. Our showcase features short films from students just like you, who turned their ideas into stories that spark environmental awareness and action.
Discover ongoing Rubbish Film Festivals in your area, and become part of a global movement of young filmmakers shaping a greener future.
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