Dramas
On a New Journey - by Saturday Art Club (2025)
On a New Journey
Months of dedication, design and drawing! This animation is a testament to the art group's skill, featuring hand-drawn characters and original backgrounds crafted over months. Their commitment to this detailed, demanding process was truly fantastic.
SOUTH EAST 24H FILM CHALLENGE
The South East 24H Film Challenge was a collaboration between Waterford Film Centre and South East Women in Film and took place on the weekend of July 19th and 20th 2025.
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The challenge consisted of 2 competitions - one for adults and one for teenagers from Waterford Youth Arts.
Shutter - Winner of Best Film in the South East 24H Film Challenge (Teens)
Goldfish (2025)
Goldfish
Goldfish follows the story of a young boy who finds out a big secret about his mother's health. He goes on a nostalgic journey with his father remembering all the places where his mother used to frequently leave him behind.
Frequency 208.4 (2025)
Frequency 208.4
In a world torn apart by war, hope becomes the last beacon of light for a scattered group of survivors. Amidst the chaos, Karina broadcasts on Frequency 208.4, reaching out to others hiding in their own corners of despair. From a shattered shelter to a crumbling library, each listener clings to her words, finding solace and unity in her story. But as they connect through the airwaves, their enemies draw closer. This gripping tale unfolds with a mix of suspense, bravery, and the unyielding spirit of those who refuse to surrender. Will their collective hope be enough to triumph against the darkness? "Frequency 208.4" is a visually stunning, Waterford Youth Arts short film, written and produced and starring Waterford Youth Arts.
Insecurities (2025)
Insecurities
School isn’t always a safe space for everyone. Amidst an upcoming talent show, students express their excitement, and worry towards presenting their unique skills. Yet who will be the brave one to take the first step to self expression? In this witty short film, the camera explores the power one persons courage can have on everyone, despite their own insecurities. From music to botany, each individual has their own ability to create, but sometimes not the guts to show.
A Holy Show (2024)
A Holy Show
Subsequent to the death of the beloved Fr. John, a young and inexperienced priest arrives to take over the responsibilities within the parish. Unfortunately, Fr. John’s place proves difficult to fill, and, after a disastrous first impression, Blaise faces disdain from the old-fashioned parishioners. Follow Blaise in this comedy as he attempts to gain the favour of the parishioners, with the help of his right-hand man Peter. A Holy Show is a hilarious comedic short film from Waterford youth arts, with excellent actors and interesting visuals.
Let's Get Real (2024)
Let's Get Real
Made by Liam Meagher (Film Director) for the Brothers of Charity South East Region and Waterford Youth Arts and devised by the 30 member cast. The film explores challenges around seeking paid employment for people with an intellectual disability. Done in a comic fantasy style but always pulling back to show reality. Topics include potential impacts on disability payments, long term work experience as opposed to paid employment, health and safety, and the importance of raising issues through advocacy to get voices heard."I was wondering is there any chance of getting a full time job? I've been working for you now for three years and I'm still on work experience? "The film was shot and edited by John Bermingham and used Green screen technology.
The Machine (2020)
The Machine
Made by Liam Meagher (Film Director) for The Brothers of Charity South East Region and Waterford Youth Arts and devised by the twenty cast members of the production. With the film being made with the use of greenscreen technology.
WHAT A CALAMITY!!! The most extraordinary invention in the history of the world has fallen into the wrong hands!!! Who can stop Dr. Evil Knievel and his many minions??? Did somebody say SUPERHEROS???
This very imaginative film script The Machine works as a comic book style involving new superheroes and baddies against a back drop of a fantastic new machine that can change humans into anything they have dreamed of. The Machine was filmed by Keith Currams and edited by John Loftus.
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Who Cares! (2019)
This film is supported by Waterford City and County Council’s Screenwriter and Producer’s Grant the film was Directed by Liam Meagher, Filmed by John Loftus, Written by Ollie Breslin and produced by Éadaoin Breathnach.
‘Who Cares?’ about the young carers in our families, in our housing estates, in our classrooms? How do they survive, make ends meet and get by? When the caring role is reversed – 15 year old Lisa must hold everything together otherwise she could lose her mum and her brother.
‘Who Cares’ is a short drama about two children who must care for their mother and themselves. Set in a working class community it looks at the stress and survival instincts of two young people who must cope with whatever is thrown at them.
​Shot on location in St. Johns Park and starring Linda Gough, Jim Meagher, Mickey Power, Abi McCormick and Matthew Fitzpatrick.
Some Enchanted Evening (2018)
Made by Enda Moran for Brothers of Charity Waterford and Waterford Youth Arts (16:57)
Some Enchanted Evening is the third short film created by Waterford Youth Arts and the Brothers of Charity. This film was directed by Enda Moran and Written by Ollie Breslin and featuring the singing of Bim Connors.
Behind The Scenes - Some Enchanted Evening
A behind the scenes look at Some Enchanted Evening, directed by Stephen Stubbs.
In Your Dreams Boy (2017)
Made by Donal Gallagher for Brothers of Charity Waterford and Waterford Youth Arts (18:33)
Shot in Waterford and Tramore and explores first dates and the dream of love for people with and without Intellectual disability.
After I've Gone (2011)
Made by Jenni Grangel for Brothers of Charity Waterford and Waterford Youth Arts (16:19)
​A very strong story about dealing with the death of a mother for two sons, one who has intellectual disability.
Nun More Deadly (2005)
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Made by David O’Sullivan for Waterford Youth Arts (14:32)
​A prize winning film noir detective movie set in Waterford City was the result of an international script competition by Imagine Arts Festival when they discovered that the famous 'hard-boiled' crime-writer Raymond Chandler had a close connection with the city. The winning script was by Rodney Lee.
8 Teens (2002)
Devised with group of young people (9:05)
​Made by Waterford Youth Arts - It looks at a tragedy at a youth concert in Waterford.
Traitor (2000)
Drama film made as a co-op project by WYD-Eye Film Unit and a Youth Traveller group from Waterford Youth Industries (now called WYTEC). The young people involved wrote the story themselves and also filmed the whole film.
The story follows a young traveller man who tries to stay straight after coming out of prison.
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As Luck Would Have it (1999)
Made by Adam Wallace (2:34)
Made by young members of the film section of Waterford Youth Arts and is a comedy about trying to find a girlfriend.
Clash (1998)
Made by Daire O'Neill (7:48)
The story revolves around a murder of a young protestant boy who played hurling on the local team. Made by young people in Waterford Youth Arts in South Kilkenny and Waterford. ​