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Partnering to Empower Student Voices

Kildare County Council is proud to champion youth creativity and environmental awareness through the Rubbish Film Festival. Our joint commitment to sustainable development ensures that young filmmakers not only learn new media skills but also gain an understanding of how local actions contribute to global change.

2024 Showreel

2024 Award Winners

Regional Winner

"Fast Fashion"
Cross and Passion College

Runner Up Film

"Shame"
Scoil Dara

2023 Showreel

2023 Award Winners

Best Film Award

"What Could've Been"
Kildare Town Community School

Runner Up Award

"It Does Matter"
Athy College