Co-Motion Youth Film Festival 2008

Belvedere House, Mullingar, Co Westmeath

2008 PRIZE WINNERS

Midland Young Film Maker of the Year 2008

"The Evolution of Laziness with Technology"
Justine Stafford,
Age 14,
Kells,
Co Meath

A 'mockumentary' which describes how improvements
in technology have made us lazier than ever.
Watch the fim here

2nd Prize

"Alley Cats"
Ethan Pyper,
Age 10,
Longford

Follow a group of animated characters as they find themselves in the 'Real World'.
Watch the film here

3rd Prize

"The Golden Crucifix"
Nick Sheridan,
Age 16
Wexford

Angela is a single mother struggling to cope with her tear-away son. We view a horrific occurrence, which will change her life forever.
Watch the movie here: Part 1 & Part 2

Group Award

"A Christmas Wish"
Michael Fortune/Reel New Ross
Wexford

A tale of a young girls attempt to enjoy the simpler things in life while everyone around her seems to rely on electronic toys and gadgets.
Watch the film here

Highly Commended 1
"I Haven't Got a Clue Though"
Reel New Ross,
Wexford
Synopsis:A group of friends play a game of Theater Cluedo with deadly consequences..

Highly Commended 2
"The Ghost Train"
Bridgetown Film Project
Wexford
Synopsis: Bridgetown's secret curse rattles through the railway station each evening at 6pm bringing fear to all who see and hear it. Terror is unleashed on the town when it breaks down.

Audience Pick of the Day 1:
"Stalker"
Digital Film School, Dublin
Synopsis: A sunny summer week turns sinister when our heroine suspects she is being followed. When she turns to a friend for help. Some secrets about their friendship are revealed.

Audience Pick of the Day 2
"Skool Suks"
Coláiste Mhuire,
Ballygar, Galway.
Synopsis: A group of teenagers are in trouble with their teacher for not doing their homework and talking back to the teachers.

Onwards and Upwards!
The 2008 judging panel was headed by writer and broadcaster, Manchán Magan. and Sunday World film critic Esther McCarthy. The audience also had an opportunity to vote their own 'Pick of the Day'.

It annoys us that everyone can't win. Please don't be discouraged. It's a HUGE achievement to have made a film and to have it accepted into a festival and then screened to the public. How many people do you know who have done that?!

Co-Motion will be back again next year, 2009 with an even wider programme. We hope this year 's winners will help to inspire you to get on with your next film project . . . We're looking forward to seeing what you make. You could be next year's Midland Young Film Maker of the Year!!
Check our website www.comotionfilmfestival.org for updates.

Free film workshops were given by the pioneering video artist & youth film facilitator from Wexford, Michael Fortune and also Aishling Mulller and Fiona Mac Ginty.

Michael Fortune in motion!