We are delighted to announce the recipients of the New Voices Short Film Fund 2026, supporting original, new storytelling from emerging filmmakers in County Wexford.

New Voices 2026 Awardees:

i dtrípháirt

Writer & Director Muirinn Ní Chárthaigh
Producer Jodie Fearon

i dtrípháirt is an Irish-language short film that follows three sisters as they navigate an unspoken grief, each in their own way, and together as a fragile harmony. While they struggle to cope with the emotional weight of their loss, they find solace in music and in each other’s company.

Ghost Tracks

Writer & Director John Higgins
Producer Elizabeth McKiernan

Ghost Tracks is a psychological horror which has elements of supernatural horror in its storytelling. Snatched glimpses of darkly malevolent shapes and shadows, fleeting movements across the frame and even jump scares will all play a part, but at its core, the director wishes to convey a sense of growing dread, the uncanny feeling that the characters, and indeed the audience, are not alone in this apartment.

Congratulations to both winners and teams – we can’t wait to see these films come to the screen!

The New Voices Short Film Fund 2026 is a Screen Wexford initiative, delivered in partnership with County Wexford Arts Office and supported by Wexford County Council, Bodecii Film, and Film Equipment Hire. The fund provides financial and professional support to help bring original short films to life, supporting drama, documentary, animation, and experimental work while amplifying authentic voices and stories rooted in County Wexford.

Screen Wexford, in partnership with Wexford County Council Arts Office, is delighted to announce our Open Call for applications to the New Voices Short Film Short Film Award for 2026. This biannual film bursary is valued at €20,000 and its main aim is to provide funding and mentorship support to emerging filmmakers based in the County Wexford region.

We are looking for unique and original ideas from talented new filmmakers with authentic voices, telling diverse stories. These films can encompass any genre, including drama, animation, experimental art film or documentary.

You can read more about the fund and see all the guidelines below: