The Meath Film Festival, a vibrant celebration of cinema, creativity, and culture in the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East, is now accepting submissions for the 2025 60- Second Short Film Competition – the perfect creative project for aspiring filmmakers over the Easter holidays. Aimed at supporting and inspiring young filmmakers, this competition is open to all under the age of 18, residing anywhere in Ireland, and a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your filmmaking journey. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Winners of the 60-Second Short Film Competition will have their work shown at the Meath Film Festival, which is taking place September 13 and 14 in the Solstice Arts Centre. Founded in 2022 by passionate local filmmakers, the Meath Film Festival shines a spotlight on artistic talent from Ireland and beyond. In addition to film screenings, they also host multiple Q&A’s with filmmakers and offer a series of dynamic
workshops designed to inspire and educate.
Whether you’re a seasoned filmmaker or a curious beginner, you’ll find sessions tailored to enhance your skills and spark your creativity. Learn from industry experts, engage in lively discussions, and connect with fellow enthusiasts who share your
passion for cinema. For more information on the festival, or to submit your 60-second short film, visit
www.meathfilm.ie. Meath Film Festival is taking place on 13-14 September, 2025, in the Solstice Arts Centre – www.solsticeartscentre.ie.
Background
Meath Film Festival Director Siún O’Connor, pictured above, is a filmmaker from Walterstown. After completing an MA in Film and TV Studies in DCU, she co-produced her first short film Mechanic, which won the Tiernan McBride Award for Best Short Live Action Film
at the Galway Film Fleadh in 2013.
In 2015, her first feature documentary A Rich Inheritance was commissioned and broadcast on RTÉ. Another documentary feature Coast to Coast was premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh in 2018.
Siún’s latest short film Irreverence is a dark comedy about a strained mother- daughter relationship. It marks her debut as a writer/director and the script won ‘Best Short Film to Bring Change’ at the Paris International Film Festival in January 2021 and premiered in February 2023.
