Cavan’s budding Spielbergs sought for short film competition

 

The Irish Cancer Society is inviting young people and youth groups in Cavan to be part of Ireland’s Tobacco-Free generation and get involved in this year’s X-HALE short film competition.

This is an exciting opportunity for budding Cavan filmmakers aged 10-24, to help spread the word about the impact of smoking and encourage their friends, family and community to be smoke free.

Previously, to great success, members of the Cavan Town Youthreach project were highly commended for their work in the competition.

The aim of the X-HALE initiative is to encourage young people to address tobacco use and empower them to take action in their communities by making a short film about the impact of smoking.

The closing date for applications for funding is Wednesday 28th February and film entries will be accepted until Wednesday May 23.

“The success of the X-HALE programme highlights the potential that is there within communities for young people most affected by tobacco use and their supporting organisations to drive change around tobacco at local, national and international level,” said Sarah Chadwick, Cancer Prevention Officer at the Irish Cancer Society.