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2026 Global Production Awards success for Fresh Film Festival

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2026 Global Production Awards success for Limerick’s Jayne Foley and Fresh Film Festival

Jayne Foley of Fresh Film Festival was announced as the Impact Leadership Award winner at the 2026 Global Production Awards in Cannes

Fresh Film and Film in Limerick among three Irish nominees shortlisted for the 2026 Global Production Awards at the Cannes Film Festival
ayne Foley, Founder and Creative Director of Fresh Film Festival and Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards. Picture: Dermot Culhane.

The fourth Global Production Awards (GPAs) were held on Monday, 18th May 2026, during the 79th Cannes Film Festival, and Limerick’s Jayne Foley was recognised for her work with Fresh Film Festival.

The awards presented by Screen International celebrate outstanding and sustainable work from the world of film and TV production, locations and studios around the globe.

Jayne Foley, founder and artistic director of Fresh Film, an organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting young filmmakers in Ireland, won the Impact Leadership Award.


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To emerge victorious, an individual working in the film industry had to have made a positive impact on the world of film and TV production, championing areas such as diversity and sustainability and initiatives that have benefitted the industry and improved how it works.

Judges agreed that Foley represented a sustained generational impact on Ireland’s screen industry. Judges were impressed by her 30-year commitment to creating an ecosystem for youth filmmaking and filmmakers that has become both nationally and internationally recognised.

Thousands of participants have engaged with Fresh Film, gaining opportunities to make projects that have been exhibited and broadcast. The young filmmaker of the year programme is a key example, providing national screening opportunities in cinemas and broadcast exposure on RTÉ.

Impact Leadership Award Judges said, “Foley exemplifies leadership through institution-building — creating a lasting infrastructure that will continue to impact the industry beyond any individual’s tenure.”

Screen Ireland congratulated Jayne on her success, saying, “A massive congratulations to all the Irish winners at the 2026 Global Production Awards presented by Screen International earlier this week!

“Jayne Foley, founder and artistic director of Fresh Film, an organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting young filmmakers in Ireland won the Impact Leadership Award.”

Film in Limerick was also nominated in the Economic & Social Impact award category for their Screenability initiative.

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The Festival was started in Limerick in 1996. Jayne pictured here with young filmmaking talent from Limerick and Clare. Picture: Dermot Culhane

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