The Rubbish Film Festival is an exciting digital arts education initiative that encourages creativity and environmental awareness among students. Secondary schools in participating counties can apply for a team of their Transition Year students to take part in this innovative festival.

These students will receive training and support in key Next Generation Skills and then create short films that highlight the global issue of waste and pollution and their impact on the planet

Highly Commended Award

Highly Commended Award

The Rubbish Film Festival received the Highly Commended Award in the Digital Arts Education Product of the Year at the Digital Education Awards 2023

The Rubbish Film Festival won the GOLD award for Green Marketing/Stakeholder Initiative of the Year in October 2023 at the All Ireland Sustainability Awards