And the Winners are: RFF National Awards 2026
This week Wednesday, the first in-person Rubbish Film Festival National Awards event took place at the Light House Cinema in Smithfield, Dublin. The Awards showcased the extraordinary creativity and environmental awareness of students across Ireland, highlighting the power of youth-led storytelling in tackling global challenges. Since its humble beginnings in Meath in 2016, the festival […]
RFF 2026 Finalists in the Limelight on RTE news2day
A recent feature on RTÉ’s news2day put the spotlight on this year’s Rubbish Film Festival, highlighting the creativity and environmental awareness of participating students. The segment follows St. Joseph of Cluny, one of this year’s finalists, and shows how young filmmakers are using storytelling to share powerful messages about sustainability and climate action. You can […]
Australian Rubbish Film Festival Pilot Launch with ATOMQLD and COEX
With the valued support of Containers for Change QLD (COEX) Queensland, Australia, the Rubbish Film Festival is launching a 2026 pilot programme with Queensland schools, delivered in partnership with the Australian Teachers of Media Queensland (ATOMQLD). Check out the announcement video! The pilot invites students to explore sustainability and positive environmental action by creating one-minute […]
