First Cut! Youth Film Festival have issued an Open Call for applications for this year’s Youth Music Video Competition. The selected filmmakers will work with music director Brendan Canty (feelgoodlost) and other industry experts to create a music video for a well known Irish music artist. Last year’s artists were Bantum, God Knows, Niamh Regan, Junior Brother and Alex Tierney.

Youth Music Video Competition is open to applications from young directors aged between 18 – 23

  • All applicants are invited to attend an online advice session with YMVC mentors.
  • 5 selected participants/teams will receive mentorship from Brendan Canty, Bob Gallagher and other leading industry professionals covering the music video making process from start to finish.
  • Hybrid programme includes an in-person workshop with mentors in Cork on Saturday April 23 and 4 online workshops from May – August.
  • Each director/team will receive a €1000 stipend for expenses.
  • The competition winner will be awarded €5,000 to help kickstart their career.

Applicants must apply via the online application form before 5pm, Monday 28th March 2022.