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NEXTGEN PERSPECTIVES PROGRAMME 2026
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
- FREE Full Day Filmmaking Workshop (Worth €600) 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 2026
- View your Short Film on the Big Screen
- WIN NextGen Perspectives Award and Prizes (includes film gear)
- 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.
Films can be in English or As Gaeilge!
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NEXTGEN PERSPECTIVES 2026
What Happens:
FREE x 6 hour Filmmaking Workshop for up to 28 Students
Theme: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Catalyst, in collaboration with Burning House Productions, is offering an exclusive workshop to schools in the South West focused on creating films that promote positive change and inclusivity. These workshops provide 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
Discover Your Unique Voice:
Students can unleash their creativity and express their unique perspectives through filmmaking. Our tailored Burning House Productions workshops encourages participants to explore their storytelling potential and develop their voices as emerging filmmakers.
Embrace Diversity in Your Storytelling:
Students will learn how to incorporate different experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives into your films. Discover the richness that diverse storytelling brings to the cinematic landscape, amplifying voices that are often underrepresented in mainstream media.
Understand the Power of Inclusion:
Students will delve into the impact of inclusion and diversity in storytelling. Understand how films can not only entertain but also challenge and inspire, with inclusivity at the heart of impactful storytelling.
Films will be screened at Catalyst Festival:
The Short Films produced by students will be screened at the Festival on Thursday 3rd April, on the big screen in The Belltable and entered for the NEXTGEN PERSPECTIVES Award.
Additionally, on the day we will screen a selection of Irish Shorts and there will be a special "Meet The Industry Panel" where students can engage with industry professionals and gain insights into their journeys.
Thanks to Screen Ireland.
Are you ready to take on the challenge?
Why Participate?
WIN the 2026 NextGen Perspectives Award and Prizes
Showcase your talent and win amazing prizes!
Screen Your Film at the Catalyst Festival
Your film will be screened on Thursday, 23rd April 2026 at The Belltable during the Catalyst International Film Festival. Plus, you will be eligible for the prestigious NextGen Perspectives Award.
How to Apply
Provide a brief outline for your 3-4 Minute Short Film following the theme of: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - what this means to you.
See download link below for detailed instructions on how to break down your outline.
Your teacher/class rep must then submit the details via the online form.
Films can be in the English or Irish language.
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, 23rd April 2026.
- Cancellation of attendance to the screening on 23rd 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 17th December 2025.
- Acknowledgement of Catalyst International Film Festival and Burning House Productions on your school's website and social media.