Students from Laois were announced as winners at this year’s FÍS Film Awards which took place recently.
The pupils, who entered the renowned short movie making contest were honored today for their outstanding work and creativity.
Currently in its 19th year, the FÍS Film Awards, which took place at Dublin City University celebrate the filmmaking accomplishments of Irish primary school students and their teachers.
The winners from Laois were the 6th class in Gaelscoil Shlí Dála. Their short film titled ”An Beacán Draíochta” won: Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking – An Scannán is Fearr as Gaeilge.
In partnership with the Institute of Art, Design, and Technology, and hosted by RTÉ’s Sinead Kennedy, the highly anticipated ceremony aims to inspire and celebrate the creativity of future filmmakers.
The main winner at the FÍS Film Awards 2025 was Shanbally National School in Cork for their drama short film ‘Anne Frank’ and they received The Aileen MacKeogh Film of The Year Award.
FÍS Film awards are presented to young students for their achievements in directing, acting, design, and music, across multiple film genres, such as comedy, drama, horror, science fiction, and films as Gaeilge.
The FÍS Film Project empowers students to put their creative skills to the test, whilst enhancing their collaboration skills, with access to filmmaking tools and equipment, in the supportive setting of their school.
