Catalyst 2025: 3 -5 April | Limerick Ireland
Open for Submissions
What We’re Looking For:
What We’re Looking For:
We are thrilled to announce that submissions for Catalyst International Film Festival 2025 are now open! This is your chance to be part of a festival that celebrates DIVERSE STORIES and DIVERSE STORYTELLING.
Emerging Filmmakers:
We are keen to engage with emerging filmmakers, broadening the horizons of future filmmakers and audiences alike.
We are thrilled to announce that submissions for Catalyst International Film Festival 2025 are now open! This is your chance to be part of a festival that celebrates DIVERSE STORIES and DIVERSE STORYTELLING.
Emerging Filmmakers:
We are keen to engage with emerging filmmakers, broadening the horizons of future filmmakers and audiences alike. New technology has democratized filmmaking, and Catalyst is here to capitalize on that potential.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something extraordinary. Submit your film today and join us in creating a more inclusive film industry!
What We’re Looking For:
What We’re Looking For:
What We’re Looking For:
✨ Films that promote gender equality, diversity, and inclusion.
✨ Stories from voices that struggle for visibility in mainstream film festivals.
✨ Films that entertain, engage, challenge, and inspire.
CATEGORIES:
🎬 Irish Short Film
🌍 International Short Film
📽 Documentary Short Film
📝 Short Screenplay Award
🎓 National Student Short Film Award
Why Catalyst?
What We’re Looking For:
Why Catalyst?
Catalyst International Film Festival focuses exclusively on films that address under-representation both on screen and behind the camera. Gender equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of our programming. We are committed to creating a more inclusive film industry, and we want your stories to be part of this movement!
Catalyst
Catalyst International Film Festival focuses exclusively on films that address under-representation both on screen and behind the camera. Gender equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of our programming. We are committed to creating a more inclusive film industry, and we want your stories to be part of this movement!
Catalyst is more than just a film festival. It's a platform for new ideas and opinions, fostering cultural benefits through engagement with diverse films and filmmakers. We aim to generate new audiences and discussions around gender equality, diversity, and inclusion.
NEXTGEN PERSPECTIVES PROGRAMME 2025
APPLY NOW!
- FREE Full Day Filmmaking Workshop direct to your School for up to 28 students
- FREE Production and Editing of your Short Film
- FREE entry to Student Film Day at Catalyst 2025
- View your Short Film on the Big Screen
- WIN NextGen Perspectives Award and Prizes
- FREE fully HD rendered file of your Short Film
All Transition Year Classes in the Munster region are encouraged to apply for this fantastic opportunity to experience how to make a short film and learn from professional filmmakers - from script outline to the big screen! All films will focus on and promote positive change and inclusivity. Catalyst will provide students an opportunity to learn how to tell powerful stories that reflect the world we aspire to live in—diverse, inclusive, and filled with amazing narratives. See below for full details and application form.
Newport College - NextGen Perspectives 2024 Winners
Are you ready to take on the challenge?
Why Participate?
WIN the 2025 NextGen Perspectives Award and Prizes
Showcase your talent and win amazing prizes!
Winner (and Runner Up) Prizes include:
- A professional-grade video microphone
- A smartphone video rig with a grip stabiliser
- A portable bi-colour light
Screen Your Film at the Catalyst Festival
Your film will be screened on Thursday, 3rd April 2025 at The Belltable during the Catalyst International Film Festival. Plus, you will be eligible for the prestigious NextGen Perspectives Award.
How to Apply
Provide an Outline for your 3-4 Minute Short Film
See download link below for detailed instructions on Breaking Down Your Outline.
Your teacher/class rep must then submit the details via the online form.
Terms and Conditions
- This is a FREE workshop - however participation requires commitment.
- Please complete the Application Form online to be considered.
- One Entry Per School permitted.
- Your class must attend the screening event on Thursday, 3rd April 2025.
- Cancellation of attendance to the screening on 3rd April 2025 will result in forfeiting your film entry and you will not receive the final edited version of your short film.
- Applications must be submitted by 2nd December 2024.
- Acknowledgement of Catalyst International Film Festival and Burning House Productions on your school's website and social media.