The Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Producing is currently accepting applications for the next intake of the programme. This highly successful year-long Level 9 programme has been designed by TU Dublin and Screen Ireland and is funded through Springboard+. Eligible students will have 90% of the €5,400 fee subsidised.
Aimed at up and coming producers and using key industry specialists, the Advanced Producing Programme is designed to give new producers a comprehensive understanding of the script to screen process. The programme is led by John McDonnell (Fantastic Films) and features a number of highly experienced industry guest speakers. It will cover key skills areas essential to a producer’s career development including: the development process; financing; legal issues; budgeting and scheduling; production; post-production; management and negotiation skills; sales and distribution; festivals/markets and pitching. Graduates of the programme will gain the skills, confidence and connections to operate in the rapidly growing screen industry. The programme will also equip up-and-coming producers with the skills identified by the industry to work in established production companies or to work independently in their own companies.
Alumni of the Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Producing gather at TU Dublin (06/05/2025).
The Advanced Producing Programme was a vital first step in my path to becoming a producer, and would highly recommend emerging producers to take part. The course gave me a huge amount of confidence and belief in my own abilities, a network of producing peers and a better understanding and in depth guide of the entire process.
Evan Horan, Producer, Keeper Pictures
The Advanced Producing Programme was a complete game changer for me. It provided me with the tools and belief to secure finance and distribution for my debut feature Lakelands, which premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh.
Robert Higgins, Producer, Harp Media
A great course which is making a real impact on the Irish film landscape in a very short time.
Gráinne Humphreys, Festival Director, Dublin International Film Festival
This course is aimed at emerging producers. All modules are structured to build the skills necessary for market-ready producers.
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate relevant industry experience.
The programme encourages diversity and inclusion. We welcome participants from a wide and diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
Core Modules:
Classes take place two evenings per week online, with additional occasional intensive sessions in-person and online. Participants will also be expected to carry out self-directed work.
Participants must have either: a script for a feature film; or a draft pilot script and series outline for a TV drama/drama series; or a full treatment and/or script for feature documentary. Please note this course does not focus on script development, your case study project will be used throughout the programme for key exercises and assignments. Your case study script can range from first draft to a fully developed script. An agreement with the creator of the script should be in place if the participant is not the copyright owner.
The application should contain a short synopsis of the project but not the script. The one-page synopsis should demonstrate a well-developed concept, with an overview of story, genre, characters, themes, and potential audience.
Applications must be made through springboardcourses.ie by Friday, 31st July 2026.
In addition to the synopsis mentioned above, applicants will be required to provide the following:
For further information, please contact Dr Mary Ann Bolger at school.media@tudublin.ie
Applications will be reviewed by a team from TU Dublin and Screen Ireland. Offers for places and/or interviews will be made in early September.
