By Dan Walsh
Funded by the Environmental Section and facilitated by Createschool, Wexford County Council hosted this year’s Rubbish Film Festival which challenged students to create a one-minute short film on an environmental theme such as climate action, reducing waste and sustainability.
The festival received a great response from the six participating secondary schools, with transition year students showing their creativity and innovation in producing short films that were both educational and entertaining.
Cllr Pip Breen, Cathaoirleach Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District presented the trophy for Best Film to students at Gorey Community School for their film entitled ‘In The Eyes Of Innocence’ and said that the festival received a great response from schools, with students showing their creativity and innovation in producing short films that were both educational and entertaining. He said; “It is inspiring to see students deliver their message and raise awareness of environment issues amongst their peers.”
Mayor of the Borough District of Wexford, Cllr John Hegarty presented trophies to Selskar College, Wexford, who were awarded Best Runner Up Film and Best Poster for their short film entitled ‘The Act’.
Cllr. Hegarty congratulated all the students involved and said; “The students used film to develop and express their views on a range of climate action and sustainability topics, and in doing so showed great skill and creativity. The films not only entertain but inspire action for a more sustainable planet.”
Cliona Connolly, Environment Awareness Officer said; “The Rubbish Film Festival is a fantastic initiative that demonstrates the creativity and enthusiasm of young people in Wexford, and we congratulate all those involved in making it such a success.”
The Best Film and Best Poster will now go forward to represent Wexford at the National Awards in Co. Meath tomorrow, Friday, May 10th.
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