Westmeath Schools Awarded For Films In Aid Of Mental Health

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Students created pieces to promote positive mental health.

Two Westmeath schools picked up awards for shorts films in aid of mental health.

St. Finian's College in Mullingar scooped the top prize in the short film secondary school's category for 'Dance into the Light' at the Frame of Mind competition, and Our Lady's Bower Secondary school in Athlone won in the Tiktok category for 'Happiness is the most important thing'.

Banagher Further Education and Training Centre in Offaly were runners up in the short film category for 'me' and Portlaoise YouthReach Ridge Road in Laois were runners up in the Tiktok category for 'Men Matter'. 

Screen Ireland has partnered with the 'Frame of Mind' short film competition where students have created their own short films promoting positive mental health. 

Matilda star Alisha Weir leads congratulations to the students saying 'it's a great way for us to use our creativity and our voice to make something together.'
 

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