Ciarda Tobin
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Biography
Ciarda Tobin is one of the best known creatives in Ireland. Credited with helping set up The Limerick Youth Theatre, working as the artistic director of Fresh Film Festival for over 10 years and helping aid youth arts all across the country, Ciarda has helped kickstart the careers of numerous young upcoming filmmakers, including Sean Treacy, Max Hendrickson, Michael Antonio Keane, Emma Whelan, Jonty Ross and more. Currently, Ciarda is working for IFI (Irish Film Institute) and is still involved with youth arts, continuing to mentor the next generation of Irish talents.
Known For
Earl Clancy, a cinema owner on the edge, battles a series of disasters while juggling personal turmoil and the chaos of a packed Friday night crowd. Told in real time over the course of the movie playing in the cinema.
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
Nine year old Molly and her father move to Ireland into a house they've inherited, nicknamed "Misfortune Manor". It brings bad luck to anyone who lives in it, and Molly and her father soon fall victim to the curse: they will lose their new found home unless they can pay the taxes they owe on it. Lucky the Leprechaun is on hand to help Molly break the curse and help with pots of gold.
A Very Unlucky Leprechaun
The 26th Annual Ireland's Young Filmmaker of the Year, presented by Fresh International Film Festival, is hosted by Gemma Bradley and RTÉ's Stephen Byrne. The big night celebrates all the amazing work from young creatives who took part in the senior section (ages 13 to 18) of the Fresh International Film Festival.
Ireland's Young Filmmaker of the Year
A worker is hunted by a sadistic killer during his lunch break, for the entertainment of online viewers. The directional debut of Jonty Ross, made as part of the 2022 edition of ‘Fresh Blood’.