Biography:

Ciarda Tobin is one of the best known creatives in Ireland. Credited with helping set up The Limerick Youth Theatre, working as the artistic director of Fresh Film Festival for over 10 years and helping aid youth arts all across the country, Ciarda has helped kickstart the careers of numerous young upcoming filmmakers, including Sean Treacy, Max Hendrickson, Michael Antonio Keane, Emma Whelan, Jonty Ross and more. Currently, Ciarda is working for IFI (Irish Film Institute) and is still involved with youth arts, continuing to mentor the next generation of Irish talents.