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Screen Ireland supports skills development for the wider screen sector in Ireland through the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme.

About the Funding

The Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme awards funding under two strands.

Strand 1
  • Up to a maximum of €30,000 to stakeholders to deliver a range of activities that support the screen sector in Ireland over a 6–12-month period.
Strand 2
  • Up to a maximum of €60,000 to stakeholders to develop and deliver one high quality, substantial skills development programme that would likely have a significant impact on the screen sector in Ireland over a 6–12-month period.

In all cases support is offered only if the applicant meets the strict criteria and conditions below.

Who Can Apply

The applicant must be a screen sector stakeholder, such as a sectoral organisation, sectoral guild, a social enterprise, charity or training provider with a strong track record of skills initiatives for the screen sector. The stakeholder can be based in Ireland or based internationally but generally all of the proposed activity must take place in Ireland or else online for Irish participants, and above all the activities must be of benefit to the sector in Ireland. A significant portion of the overall fund per annum will be ringfenced for Irish based stakeholder applicants, however, European and international stakeholders with world-leading offerings are encouraged to apply.

Irish based screen sector festivals may apply for activities outside of the core festival and for activities not already funded by Screen Ireland. The scheme is not open to producer companies, third level colleges, or Public Sector Bodies.

The applicant must be a fully incorporated and registered company.

Application Requirements

The funding awarded can be used for any or all of the following skills development initiatives which benefit the wider sector in Ireland:

  1. Development and delivery of courses, events, masterclasses, workshops, seminars or webinars (in-person or remotely/online).
  2. Hosting conferences, panel discussions or structured networking events (in-person or remotely/online).
  3. Provision of mentoring opportunities, shadowing opportunities, writers room opportunities, or consultancy support that are different to already existing Screen Ireland or National Talent Academies programmes or initiatives like the Screen Mentoring scheme.
  4. Data gathering and/or skills needs analysis (if submitting a research proposal, funding should cover the publication and launch of this research as appropriate).
  5. Provision of initiatives or activities that support access for new entrants to the screen sector, upskilling opportunities for those already in the sector, supports for those wishing to transition or return to the sector, and supports to enhance workforce retention and wellbeing in the sector.
  6. Screen Ireland particularly welcomes applications for events/activities that are aligned with any of the objectives of the Screen Ireland Strategic Plan "Fís Athnuaite 2025–2029", especially those which address key systemic / sectoral needs and challenges.

The activities proposed in the application should address at least one of the following priority themes: 

  1. Careers in the Screen Industry for Young People and Transition Year Programmes (Next Gen) 
  2. Company/Business Development/Entrepreneurship/Freelancing 
  3. Creative IP and Leveraging IP 
  4. Emerging & Future Technology/Virtual Production/Artificial Intelligence 
  5. Gender, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion 
  6. Irish Language 
  7. Nationwide/Regional Development 
  8. Skills Gaps Priority Roles (significant skills gaps roles in areas such as Accounts, Assistant Directors, Locations, Intimacy Coordinators, among others as listed below) 
  9. Sustainability/Green Production 
  10. Sustainable Careers (including improving workplace culture, wellbeing and safety, job-sharing, returners and workforce retention) 

In this round (Round 8), we particularly encourage applications that address key systemic challenges within the sector, that if addressed will have a wider sectoral benefit including career progression, critical Skills Gaps, Nationwide reach, and GEDI (Gender, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, including accessibility). For activities which run on an annual basis we encourage demonstration of co-funding and progress towards financial sustainability. 

Stakeholders should factor in any required programme design fees into the budget.

Please see below for a list of stakeholders and activities previously funded through the scheme.

Generally, there should be no fee charged for those attending any activity supported through the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme, unless agreed in advance with Screen Ireland. For activities which incur a fee for participants, this must be included as income in the budget. Where fees are charged, consideration should be given to ensureing accessibility and affordability for participants. The individual Stakeholder must process all applications and manage all paperwork (including feedback and evaluation for the Final Report) for the activity. When allocating places for activities, the stakeholder must demonstrate a fair and transparent process based on strict criteria which must be furnished in advance of selection to Screen Ireland.

Generally, only one Screen Stakeholders Funding Award will be made to any one Stakeholder per round. An exception may be made for initiatives of strategic significance to the sector, to be delivered by organisations with a strong track record of successful delivery. If you are intending to submit more than one application in this round you must discuss this with Screen Ireland in advance of applying, please contact stakeholders@screenireland.ie. Any effort to influence a panel member will immediately disqualify. 

Applicants must provide details of all applications to other potential funding sources and outcomes. Failure to do so may result in the withdrawal of support.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Incorrect information may lead to delays in processing of applications. Retrospective applications will not be accepted. 

How to Apply

Applicants must fill in the application form via the online application portal and submit their application by the deadline.

The application must contain a full breakdown of the proposed skills development related activity and budgets. As a general guideline, programme administration/overhead costs should be no more than 15% of the total budget.

Funding decisions will be announced by mid-July 2026. Decisions will be based on the following criteria and scoring (out of 100):

  • Understanding the challenges/problems/needs/skills gaps to be addressed, with supporting evidence (25)
  • Quality, relevance and value for money of the proposed activities (25)
  • Outcomes and benefits to the sector (including addressing priority themes) (25)
  • Track record of the Stakeholder in terms of skills activities, initiatives and supports for the sector as well as appropriate governance and reporting systems and processes (25)

Once successful applicants to the scheme are notified, Screen Ireland will begin to process the award payments. Below are the details of the payment process.

Contracting & Payments

The award will be paid on an instalment basis and will consist of two to three instalments depending on the length of the programme of activities. The first instalment will be paid up to 30 days after completion of the contracting process (upon receipt of the signed contract and requested documentation). Payment will not be processed until all requested documentation has been received. The contracting process should be completed by the end of September 2026 or earlier. Successful applicants are expected to have the capacity to complete contracting within three months of receiving an offer. 

The final instalment (20% of the award amount) will be paid once a final report (cost report and narrative report) has been submitted on completion of all activity that reflects on the activity delivered. Excerpts from the Final Report may be published on the Screen Ireland website and social media channels with the approval of the stakeholder.

Contracting documentation required:

  • A copy of the Organisation’s certificate of incorporation, company constitution and copy of the resolution of its board of directors authorising the acceptance and execution of the Agreement 
  • An up-to-date tax clearance certificate for the Organisation or tax registration & access number
  • Approved workplan and budget 
  • Evidence of insurance policy to cover the activity in the proposal (minimum cover required, public liability indemnity for the duration of the activities set out in the budget and/or work plan with limits of no less than €6,500,000 plus employer’s liability with limits of no less than €13,000,000)
  • Confirmation of registration of the Organisation with National Vetting Bureau (if applicable) in accordance with the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016
  • Fully executed bank mandates in relation to the Organisation’s bank account

Other Conditions

Screen Ireland reserves the right to suspend or cancel the funding where, in its view, a successful Stakeholder is not meeting the required commitment for the skills/work programme. 

Screen Ireland reserves the right to revise the amount awarded where it is satisfied that incorrect information has been provided. 

Stakeholders awarded funding may be required to undertake training courses organised by Screen Ireland on topics that may include Governance; Best Practice in Programme Design; Developing a DE&I Policy etc. as a condition for funding. 

All required insurance is the responsibility of the stakeholder organisation. How the funding award is allocated and dispersed is the responsibility of the stakeholder organisation. The stakeholder organisation awarded funding must abide by all social and employment legislation with regard to the proper use of the funds. 

Along with the design and delivery of key industry skills development programmes, the Screen Ireland skills team also has a strong and established track record of managing and guiding stakeholders and collaborating with partners to successfully complete projects. All Stakeholders funded through this scheme will be assigned a project advisor from the skills team to oversee the successful delivery of the funded projects. 

Marketing Requirements

All documentation and publicity related to activities funded through the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme must state that the activity is supported by Screen Ireland's Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme and must contain the correct Screen Ireland logo, with a level of visibility proportionate to the percentage of support from Screen Ireland. Stakeholders must ensure they use the correct and up to date version of the Screen Ireland logo, available from Screen Ireland’s marketing and communications team.  

Application Deadline

The application deadline for the next round of the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme is Tuesday, 14th April 2026, 1pm. 

Applicants will receive an automatic email confirmation. 

Late applications will not be accepted. 

Information Session

Screen Ireland's skills development team hosted an online information session on Tuesday, 24th March 2026, giving an overview of the funding scheme, covering information about funding strands, eligibility criteria, application requirements, application process, contracting and payments, and answered questions regarding the scheme.

 

Downloads

Pre-application Meetings

If you would like to discuss your upcoming application or receive feedback following an unsuccessful application in the previous round, you can book a 15-minute chat session with a member of the team.

These sessions are generally intended for: 

  • Specific questions not already addressed in the guidelines, FAQ or information session 
  • Suitability of your application for this scheme 
  • Feedback related to your previous Screen Stakeholders application if you intend to submit another/similar application this year 
  • Organisations applying with more than 1 application in this round 

Please be aware that we will not read or give feedback on a current application.  

Frequently Asked Questions

Scheme Deadlines

You will receive an email notification confirming your application has been submitted.

Your application must be submitted by 1pm on Tuesday 14th April 2026.

We expect to notify all applicants in mid-July 2026.

The contracting process should be completed by the end of September 2026.

Pre-application Meetings

A pre-application meeting is an opportunity to discuss if your application is a good fit for this scheme and for you to ask any questions not covered in the guidelines or information session.  

We cannot endorse or reject applications up front – this is completely separate from the Panel process. 

If you have a new application to the scheme or you are a first-time applicant, we highly encourage you to have a meeting, but it is not a requirement.  

Please note we will not read your application in advance or give specific feedback or direction on the structure of your programme. We cannot make design decisions for you – how you propose to do your project is up to you. 

Please use this link to book a 15-minute meeting: Screen Stakeholder Pre-application call 

These will be available once the scheme opens, until the 7th April 2026.

Contact Information

Please email technicalsupport@screenireland.ie for any technical issues with your application.

ASTARS Account

You must register as a ‘Screen Stakeholder’ when setting up your account.

Your profile may not be register as a Screen Stakeholder. Please email technicalsupport@screenireland.ie who will be able to amend this for you.  

Required Documentation for Successful Applicants

  • Company Bank Account details
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Company Constitution
  • Copies of the organisation’s annual accounts for the last 2 years signed by an accountant - so for 2026 applications, organisations would need to submit their 2024 and 2025 accounts.
  • Tax Clearance Cert - Irish companies can download a tax clearance certificate from their ROS online account. International companies can apply to Revenue for an Irish tax clearance certificate using a form that we can provide.
  • Public Liability Indemnity Certificate for cover up to €6,500,000 - this needs to be in date and to cover the dates of the activities.
  • Employers' liability Indemnity Certificate for cover up to €13,000,000 - this needs to be in date and to cover the dates of the activities.
  • A copy of the resolution of the board of directors authorising the acceptance of the award - it is merely a signed letter by the board accepting the grant.
  • Confirmation of registration of the Organisation with National Vetting Bureau - if they are working with Minors. If UK based, then proof of registration with the relevant Bureau.
  • Fully executed bank mandate in relation to the organisation's bank account showing the authorised signatories on the account. If the original form is not available, a signed letter from the bank confirming the persons named as signatories on the account may suffice.

Contact

If you have any questions or would like to speak with us about this scheme, please email stakeholders@screenireland.ie.

Skills Gaps Priority Roles

Please note that Screen Ireland’s current Priority Areas of Focus are listed below (these priority areas relate to both National and Regional Priorities). This will be updated on a regular basis.

  • Directors: Shadow Directing
  • Writers: Writers Rooms/Shadow Script Editing/Showrunner
  • Composers: Shadow Composing
  • Producers: Shadow Producing/Mentoring Scheme
  • Actors: Shadow Acting
  • Accounts: Head of Department/Accounts Assistant/Trainee Accounts/New Entrants
  • Locations: Location Manager/Assistant Locations/Trainee Location Manager
  • Producion: Production Manager/Production Coordinator/Assistant Coordinator/Trainee Coordinator/New Entrant Coordinator
  • Assistant Directors (ADs): First Assistant Director, Third Assistant Director/Trainee Assistant Director/New Entrants
  • Costume: Costume Supervisor/Trainee Costume/New Entrants
  • Lighting/Electrical: Gaffer/Electrician/Lighting Technician/Generator Operator
  • Hair: Hair Stylist/Trainee Hair/New Entrants
  • Intimacy Coordinator
  • Picture Editing: Editor/Trainee Editor/New Entrants
  • Art/Set Decoration: Set Decorators/Production Buyers/Trainee Buyers/Trainee Art Directors/New Entrants
  • Sound: Trainee Sound/New Entrants
  • VFX (On-set): VFX Supervisor/VFX Trainee
  • Video Assist: Video Assist/Trainee Video Assist
  • 2D Animation: Animation Supervisor/Animator Assistant/Animator/Background Artist/Background Design
  • Design: Design Supervisor/Asset Build/Asset Design/Storyboard Artist/Graphics Artist/Scene Planning/ Scene Build/Scene Prep
  • Directors: Director/Technical Director/Assistant Director
  • Editors: Editor/Assistant Editor
  • Compositors: Rotoscope Artist/Junior Compositor/FX Artist/Compositor/Nuke Compositor/CG Generalist
  • 3D Animation: 3D Modeller/Animation Supervisor/Animator Assistant/Animator/Background Artist/ Background Design/FX Animator
  • Rigging: VFX Rigger/3D Rigger/2D Rigger
  • Music: Music Composer
  • Sound: Audio Recording Sound Designer Voice Director
  • Production: Producer/Production Coordinator/Production Manager/Production Assistant

List of Stakeholders & Activities Funded

  1. Bow Street Academy for Screen Acting: A series of online webinars, workshops, and masterclasses, as well as a networking event, for actors.
  2. Film Network Ireland: FNI@Home, monthly online events which include workshops, masterclasses and networking events for grassroots industry professionals.
  3. Galway Film Centre: The well-established Script Mentorship Scheme will receive support, as well as two new initiatives: The Dark Art of Comedy Screenwriting and The Games Summit 2020
  4. Irish Film Institute: Screen Starts, a series of activities including webinars and screenings, aimed at 15-18 year olds interested in exploring career opportunities in the screen sector.
  5. Raising Films: A research project aimed at supporting parents and carers to return to careers in the screen sector.
  6. Screen Directors Guild of Ireland: A series of live Q&As with directors hosted on a new online platform.
  7. Screen Guilds of Ireland: The development of a competency framework for live-action film and TV departments to provide a comprehensive overview of career paths in the industry.
  8. Screen Producers Ireland: The development and publication of protocols for restarting live-action film and television production in a safe and phased manner in compliance with Irish government guidelines.
  9. Writers Guild of Ireland: A programme of online events for writers, including panel discussions, networking events, information-sharing and exchange hosted on a new online platform.
  10. X-Pollinator Incubator: Following the success of last year’s professional development and networking initiative, Incubator aims to support selected participants to develop feature film or TV drama pitches and treatments.
  11. Young Filmmakers Network Ireland: The National Youth Film and Animation School 2020, a practical pre-college course for young people thinking of a career or college placement in film or animation.
  12. Irish Film and Television Academy: A series of online webinars, panel events, and masterclasses designed to share the experience and practical techniques of top Irish industry experts.
  13. Cluster Fox: An initiative to work with community groups in disadvantaged areas to teach filmmaking skills through making five short films.
  14. Bodecii Films: A structured scripting programme for screen writers in Wexford.
  15. Screen Composers Guild of Ireland: A series of online workshops as well as a bursary fund to support opportunities for assistant composers.
  16. Animation Ireland: A research project into the available roles and skills needs of the animation industry, targeted at students and recent graduates with the aim of developing out a competency framework for the sector.
  17. Women in Film and Television Ireland: A series of activities including online masterclasses, panel discussions, and a networking event.
  18. Film in Limerick: A series of introductory webinars on careers in film, and a professional development programme for aspiring filmmakers and crew from underrepresented groups living in the Mid-West.
  19. IMIRT: A a series of online workshops with international industry speakers to support the development of the Irish games sector.
  1. Cork International Film Festival for the IGNITE Documentary Talent Development Programme, a cross-border training and development programme for documentary filmmakers embarking on their first or second non-fiction feature film. The scheme will champion diversity in subject matter as well as gender parity and equal representation from Ireland and Northern Ireland in the final selection for the programme.
  2. Cracked Egg Productions for Envision, a 12-week screenwriting training programme for ten writers who identify as marginalised, delivered in a writers’ room environment.
  3. Dublin International Screenwriting Festival for Megaphone: Diversity & Inclusion Script Lab, which pairs eight writers from diverse backgrounds with eight credited writers.
  4. Galway Film Centre for the FÍS Games Summit 2022; Art Direction for Games with Greg Foertsch; and a research project entitled The Impact of S481 Regional Development Uplift, on the development of the audio-visual industry in the regions.
  5. Irish Film Institute for Screen Starts: Exploring Careers in the Film, TV and Media Sectors for young people aged 15-18.
  6. Irish Film and Television Academy for Skills in Focus, a series of online masterclasses and panel events to help address skills gaps and needs of the industry, including a panel event covering Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on screen.
  7. Screen Composers Guild of Ireland for the development of a competency framework for music department roles; and a three-year strategic development plan for SCGI.
  8. Screen Directors Guild of Ireland for the development of a competency framework for directors.
  9. Screen Guilds of Ireland for research into different working hour regulations and their impact on competitiveness, productivity, and well-being of crew.
  10. Screen Producers Ireland for the development of a competency framework for producers and a skills gap analysis at the producer level.
  11. Screen Wexford for Immersive Wexford: VR & Virtual Production, an online training programme focussed on immersive technologies and virtual production.
  12. Writers Guild of Ireland for a diversity and inclusion audit and action plan; the development of a competency framework for writers; and online resources for writers.
  13. X-Pollinator for ELEVATOR, an online programme to support 20 diverse and emerging female and non-binary writers and directors.
  1. Animation Ireland for the development of a competency framework for the animation sector to provide a comprehensive overview of roles and career paths in the industry.
  2. Ardán for the FÍS Games Summit 2023; FÍS Games Development Clinic / FÍS Games Workshop; and the development of a skills needs analysis for the Games sector.
  3. IMIRT for a series of online workshops for upskillers and new entrants to the Games industry and the development of an industry survey and report for the Games sector.
  4. X-Pollinator for Creator, an immersive residential talent development lab for 10-12 diverse female and non-binary Directors.
  5. Writers Guild Ireland for the development of a Diversity Action Plan to widen membership, a DEI writers membership scheme to pair diverse/under-represented writers with mentors, a Writer as Executive Producer workshop and a Writer/Producer networking event.
  6. Cork Film Centre for a series of in-person and online masterclasses and workshops focusing on immersive technologies.
  7. Screen Producers Ireland for the development of the Mosaic Programme for new producers with a specific focus on under-represented voices.
  8. Raising Films Ireland for Let’s Get Back, a return-to-work scheme for screen sector professionals who have taken a caring break.
  9. Screen Composers Guild of Ireland for Women Composer for Screen Day and a series of weekend courses on composing for Video Games and New Media.
  10. VFXAI (VFX Association Ireland) for Convergence VFX, a research project exploring how VFX digital production dialogues with the diverse fields and sectors of the screen industry.
  11. Screen Wexford for Going Remote, a programme to raise awareness and normalise remote post-production workflows.
  12. Women in Film & Television Ireland for research into work culture in the Irish screen sector, an inclusive industry event, panel discussions and camera training workshop.
  13. Atticus Education for Screen Careers for TY Students, a mentoring programme for Transition Year students with no access to film education.
  14. Createschool for in-person workshops and online programmes for Transition Year students covering various filmmaking skills.
  15. Fresh Film for a series of activities aimed at young people interested in working in the screen sector.
  16. Irish Film Institute for IFI Screen Starts, an event for young people aged 15-18 to explore careers in the film, TV and media industry.
  17. Young Irish Filmmakers for the National Youth Film & Animation School, a series of practical pre-college courses for 16–19-year-olds.
  18. Cork International Film Festival for IGNITE, a cross-border training collaboration with Docs Ireland for documentary filmmakers.
  19. Bodecii Films for a structured on-the-job training and mentorship programme for writers.
  20. Climate Innovation for Kick Starting Change, a project to engage and empower industry stakeholders to reduce emissions on productions.
  21. Screen Guilds of Ireland for research into established working models that balance operational delivery and positive culture and wellbeing on productions.
  22. Irish Film & Television Academy for Through the Lens, a series of international talent and skills masterclasses and panel discussions.
  23. Screen Directors Guild of Ireland for the development of a competency framework for non-scripted film roles and a bespoke training programme for Documentary Directors.
  24. Fishpond for The Basics of the Business, a free online course for new entrants interested in pursuing a career in screen acting.
  25. Aspire Productions for delivery of an educational programme on the benefits of diversity and development of a neurodiversity training session for crew.
  26. Black Irish Media for a number of activities and events for Black Irish creatives.
  27. ACE Producers for the ACE Animation Special and the ACE Network, a six-day project-based workshop for Animation Producers.
  28. Torino Film Lab for the Green Film Lab workshop, a three-day residential workshop focusing on sustainable filmmaking.
  29. Stowe Story Labs for a retreat session for international and Irish writers to collaborate on feature film or TV pilot script development with mentors.
  30. MediaXchange for a series of interactive and modular workshops on creative and business vision programme focused on advancing the scripted drama genre.
  1. ACE Producers for the ACE Animation Special, a six-day project-based workshop to answer the changing needs of the industry and to offer its education to producers looking to diversify their traditional ways of working.
  2. Ardán for the FÍS Games Summit 2024; FÍS Games Workshop; and Game mentorship programme pairing emerging talent with mentors on a long-term basis.
  3. Cork Film Centre for a series of online masterclasses and in-person workshops focusing on virtual production.
  4. Cork International Film Festival for IGNITE, a cross-border talent development collaboration for documentary filmmakers.
  5. Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet for a series of in-person and online workshops designed to engage with CEOs/Company Owners/Executives across the screen industries to develop company strategies across three strands: sustainability, workplace culture and wellbeing, digital innovation and transformation.
  6. Eirmersive for Disruptions in Screen, a series of in-person events across three regional locations to build knowledge and awareness of the latest tech insights from industry experts.
  7. Fresh Film for the Hothouse and In Focus programmes, a community-led creative space for next generation filmmakers to develop their ideas and projects and a micro documentary programme.
  8. Gorm Media for the Wideshot programme, a series of workshops, education, training and events on digital storytelling, creative-media and documentary skills for young adults aged 18-30, from groups underrepresented in the screen industry, living in Ireland.
  9. Irish Film and Television Academy for Through the Lens, a series of international talent and skills masterclasses and panel discussions addressing identified skills gaps and industry needs.
  10. Le Groupe Ouest for Less is More, a boosting ideas workshop designed for filmmakers from different fields to strengthen their projects narratively and thematically.
  11. MediaXchange for the Creative and Business Vision programme comprising of 6 interactive online modules and with one place awarded to a participant on the programme for the Showrunner TV Drama Exchange group in Los Angeles.
  12. National Film and Television School for a business development and leadership programme consisting of six themed sessions on filmmaking with tutors and guest speakers delivered online and in-person for emerging production companies.
  13. Screen Directors Guild of Ireland for Exploring Reality, a programme of workshops, masterclasses, practice-based classes and seminars focusing on documentary filmmaking.
  14. Screen Producers Ireland for the second research phase of MOSAIC, a diversity, equality and inclusion programme for new and emerging producers.
  15. Sligo Northside Community Centre for four additional components/modules to the Film Project course to upgrade the QQI Level 5 course from a minor to major award.
  16. Storyhouse for a new annual symposium and lab which highlights, champions and develops the art and craft of writing and storytelling for the screen.
  17. Stowe Story Labs for the Connemara Writers Retreat, a residential five-day retreat for international and Irish writers to collaborate on feature film or TV pilot script development with mentors.
  18. Women in Film and Television Ireland for a series of workshops including a 16mm film workshop, the Cannes Changemakers series, online masterclasses, Producing Beyond the Pale and WIFT writers' showcase.
  19. Writers Guild Ireland for research into a potential writers’ trade mission to Los Angeles.
  20. X-Pollinator for a professional development course for female, female identifying and non-binary screen professionals focusing on talent development, networking, partnership and project development.
  21. Young Irish Film Makers for the National Youth Film & Animation School, a 10-day residential workshop for pre-college students, 16–19-year-olds. 16 young animators and 28 young live-action filmmakers, including bursary awards for 8 young people from traditionally underrepresented communities.
  1. ACE Producers for the 6th edition of the ACE Animation Special Workshop in Dingle (a workshop for experienced international producers looking to develop their animation production skills) and structural support for the ACE Network, including scholarships for Irish participants and participation in ACE Insight Sessions (online sessions on the latest trends, challenges and opportunities in various segments of the international film industry). 
  2. Ardán for the FÍS TV Summit and the FÍS Games Summit taking place between February and April 2025. 
  3. Atticus Education for Screen Careers for Transition Year Students, a programme to encourage young people to pursue a career in the screen industry by teaching them about the sector, and the importance of filmmaking today. Students across Munster will have the chance to participate in a series of online seminars with Oscar-winning producer David Puttnam, culminating in an in-person event at University College Cork. 
  4. Climate Innovation for round 2 of the Future Ready Film project, working with stakeholders who supply vehicles, equipment, services and materials to the industry to enable them to better understand what their carbon footprint is; identify/implement potential opportunities for improvement; document the costs and benefits of these opportunities; and upskill in the areas of emissions reduction, resource management and circular economy. 
  5. Cluster Fox for Big Picture Thinking, a project guiding non-filmmakers from marginalised communities through the filmmaking process, fostering skills, teamwork, and storytelling. The programme will culminate in a feature film capturing authentic lived experiences of its participants. 
  6. Cork Film Centre for Story X, an online and in-person training programme designed to build transferable skills with the objective of exploring new parameters of next generation storytelling through XR (extended reality).
  7. Cork International Film Festival for IGNITE-Docs, a bilingual talent development programme directed towards emerging Irish & Northern Irish documentary filmmakers embarking on their first or second non-fiction feature film. 
  8. Eirmersive for the expansion of the Immersive Futures workshops to three more counties. This programme, which previously ran in Galway, Limerick and Waterford, will explore the latest emerging technology tools across AI, virtual production and immersive technologies. 
  9. Emerging Limerick Filmmakers for a series of in-person and online masterclasses for young filmmakers aged 14-18, guiding them through all stages of production. Recent film graduates serve as facilitators, with established professionals as guests in sessions. A short film will premiere at the Fastnet Film Festival. 
  10. Fresh Film for In Focus, a micro documentary programme highlighting careers in film by exploring the roles within film production to reach a more diverse and targeted young audience; Hothouse, a mentored film production programme to create a collection of eight short films made by young independent filmmakers; and Fresh Futures, a mentored crash-course in virtual production technology with an aim to create a short film/proof of concept. 
  11. Furthr (Cultural and Creative Industries Skillnet) for Future Edge 2024, a six-month upskilling programme that supports creative company leaders to navigate and survive the current challenges their companies are facing and guide them towards capitalising on new opportunities to help their companies thrive in the future. 
  12. GORM Media for The Wideshot, a series of workshops, trainings and events on digital storytelling, creative-media and multimedia skills for young people aged 16-30 from under-represented backgrounds. 
  13. Imirt for the Game Jam Pilot and Incubator Hub in Galway and Dublin, a space and means for selected participants to take part in a programme to foster creative and entrepreneurial skills with the support of targeted training, a mentor program and access to a creative space and technical supports. 
  14. Irish Film and Television Academy for the IFTA Through the Lens series of high-level masterclasses and panel discussions exploring key film industry roles including acting, casting, producing, and writing/directing, emphasising collaboration and synergy for shared creative visions. 
  15. Irish Society of Cinematographers for a series of workshops to improve the quality and skillset of junior and intermediate level cinematographers through up-skilling workshops, focusing on advanced skillsets. 
  16. Le Groupe Ouest for the Less is More Boosting Ideas Workshop, a writers’ programme focused on finding and strengthening the real core of an early-stage project, both narratively and thematically, training young talents in a solid elaboration and exploration phase prior to the writing phase. 
  17. MediaXchange for the Series Accelerator and Business Innovation programmes for writers, producers and screen professionals, with modules on advancing their development in the scripted TV drama genre. 
  18. Raising Films Ireland for the Flexible Working Programme, to educate, formalise, implement and facilitate Job-Share couples into the workplace, bridging budgetary gaps to enshrine the value and feasibility of flexible working. 
  19. Screen Composers Guild of Ireland for addition placements for the composer’s assistant bursary; legal support for unrepresented composer members; well-being resources for composers; a series of learning lunches leadership competencies for composers and producers who commission composers; and a modular synth workshop for composers and a choral masterclass.
  20. Screen Guilds of Ireland to develop comprehensive training around human resources, industrial relations, and governance, equipping below the line crew and guilds with the knowledge and skills to empower them to navigate workplace challenges. 
  21. Screenplay Unlimited for The Rewrite Stuff, a new programme for writers building on the tools explored in the Advanced Development Workshop and puts them into practice through an intensive process that tackles both the story design of a feature film and how to best pitch it and sell it. 
  22. Storyhouse for the annual festival and lab, which highlights, champions and develops the art and craft of writing and storytelling for the screen. 
  23. Stowe Story Labs for the Connemara Writers’ Retreat, a programme for 20 emerging screenwriters and filmmakers to work with top industry mentors to develop projects and skills. 
  24. Women in Film and Television Ireland for Greater Later 2025, an event spotlighting the achievements of women over 40 across a range of industry roles, featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions with professionals, case studies and networking to foster professional development opportunities. 
  25. Writers Guild of Ireland for Scriptbiz, an intensive business skills masterclass for screenwriters followed by online clinics focused on specific issues. 
  26. X-Pollinator for the INCUBATOR development training initiative for teams of writers/directors &/or producers. 
  27. Young Irish Film Makers for the National Youth Film & Animation School, a 10-day residential pre-college training programme for any young person aged 16-19 thinking of a career or college placement in film or animation.
  1. ACE Producers for the 7th edition of the ACE Animation Special in Dingle, a workshop for experienced international producers looking to develop their animation production skills, and structural support from the ACE Network, including scholarships for Irish participants and participation in ACE Insight Sessions. 
  2. Ardán for the FÍS Games Summit 2026, a national event for Ireland's video game industry, focusing on networking, skills development, and international partnerships for game developers and creative professionals. 
  3. Ardán for the FÍS TV Summit 2026, a large-scale TV sector event for professionals (Producers, Broadcasters, Writers, Directors, Crew etc.) working across scripted and unscripted content across the island or Ireland. 
  4. Atticus Education for Future Leaders of Screen: Screen Careers for TY Students and a Teacher's Pack, to encourage young people to pursue a career in the screen industry by teaching them and their teachers about the sector. 
  5. Catalyst International Film Festival for the Catalyst Lab for Emerging Screenwriters, to elevate the work of 10 ‘promising’ emerging screenwriters from underrepresented groups in a focused, residential environment over three days. 
  6. Cherry Red Pictures for Beyond Shorts: Transitioning to Feature & TV Drama, an intensive three-day workshop led by director Cathy Brady supporting short film directors transitioning to feature films and TV drama. 
  7. Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People for Cinemagic Film Futures, to engage trainees from the island of Ireland to create a short film supported by masterclasses and skills development. 
  8. Cork Film Centre for Immersive Ireland: Worldbuilding Creator's Lab (Hybrid), a programme to expand the Irish creative sector’s knowledge in XR and VP through hands-on experience with cutting-edge world-building tools and development of essential cross-disciplinary collaboration skills. 
  9. Cork International Film Festival for the IGNITE-Docs Documentary Talent Development Programme 2025-2026, a bilingual talent development programme for emerging Irish and Northern Irish documentary filmmakers in collaboration with Docs Ireland. 
  10. DV4 for the Entertainment IP Development Summit, a live and on-demand 2-day online summit dedicated to the subject of developing and leveraging entertainment on intellectual property (IP) for film, TV, animation and VFX as well as for games developers, podcasters and book publishers. 
  11. Ecoscope for The Impact Hub: Think Tanks for a Greener Future in the Creative Industries, research assessing renewable energy applications and circular economy principles in the screen industry through case studies, stakeholder engagement, and emissions analysis. 
  12. Eirmersive for Beyond Reality: Virtual Production for Unscripted TV, a 10-day deep dive into virtual production for unscripted TV and hands-on training in real-time workflows, including Unreal Engine, LED volumes, motion capture and camera tracking. 
  13. Eirmersive for the Immersive Futures Series 3, a workshop programme introducing participants to emerging technology tools across AI, virtual production and immersive technologies. 
  14. Emerging Limerick Filmmakers for Scenario X, a film programme for young filmmakers, focusing on genre filmmaking and connecting participants with industry professionals. 
  15. Film Ireland for The Depth of Field, a mentorship programme designed to nurture new voices in Irish film journalism with particular focus on those from underrepresented backgrounds. 
  16. Fresh Film for Hothouse, a mentored film production programme producing eight short films by emerging independent filmmakers; Fresh Futures, a deep dive into virtual production technology, offering mentorship and hands-on experience; and In Focus, a micro-documentary programme exploring film careers and roles, aimed at a more diverse, targeted young audience. 
  17. Furthr/Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet for Future Edge 2025-26, an upskilling programme that supports creative company leaders to navigate and survive the current challenges that AI presents and guide them towards exploring new ethical AI opportunities to help their creative companies thrive in the future. 
  18. GORM Media for The Wideshot Programme 2026, a series of workshops, trainings and events on digital storytelling, creative media and multimedia skills for young people (aged 16-30) in Ireland from underrepresented backgrounds. 
  19. Green From Script to Screen for a 2-day symposium, development period and industry pitch session to train writers to develop and revise film & TV scripts with a climate lens, to encourage climate communication on screen while also seeding sustainable filmmaking from the inception of the projects. 
  20. Guth Gafa Teoranta for The Media Impact Distribution Lab, a training course focusing on innovative distribution and social impact strategies delivered through expert-led workshops, mentorships and case studies. 
  21. IMIRT for the Elevate Programme, a business development and leadership programme designed to upskill early-stage game developers. 
  22. IMIRT for initial research towards a competency framework for the Irish digital games sector, including job role task analysis, career mapping, and skills gaps. 
  23. IRIS Skills for the Irish Language Comedy Writers Room, a programme to establish an Irish-language comedy writers' room, offering a structured, in-person space for emerging and mid-career writers to develop and workshop original content. 
  24. Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) for IFTA Screen Inspire, a series of in-depth masterclasses & high-level discussions for emerging and established screen professionals in areas such as acting, producing, cinematography, production design, and TV showrunning. 
  25. MediaXchange for the Series Accelerator and Business & Innovation programmes. 
  26. National Film & Television School for the Creative Business Development and Leadership for Producers Programme, a course to equip screen professionals with the skills to run a successful creative business, with a focus on commercialisation, funding, exploiting IP, becoming global, recruiting inclusively and committing to sustainable production practice. 
  27. Nerve Centre/Foyle Film Festival for Screen School North West, a series of screen production schools for Transition Year students in Donegal to train and inspire the next generation of story makers. 
  28. NEXUS Games Conference, a 2-day event featuring live stage speaker sessions, round table discussions and networking events for games industry professionals. 
  29. Screenplay Unlimited for The Rewrite Stuff: 12 Ways to a Stronger Series with Emmanuel Oberg, an intensive programme tackling the story design of a TV series and how to best pitch it and sell it. 
  30. Storyhouse for the Storyhouse Screenwriting Festival, a 2-day screenwriting festival comprising of talks, workshops and screenings at Dublin’s Light House Cinema; and Storyhouse Lab, a week-long intensive initiative for emerging screenwriters, mentored by Malcolm Campbell. 
  31. Stowe Story Labs for the Connemara Writers' Retreat 2025, placements for ten writers based in Ireland to join ten international writers together with top industry mentors to develop their skills and projects, and the Galway Film Fleadh Marketplace Fellowship.  
  32. The Leitrim Design House for Creative Heartlands on Screen, a programme to empower emerging filmmakers in Leitrim, Sligo, and Roscommon through industry-led workshops, tailored mentoring, and networking opportunities. 
  33. Untamed Stories for the Writers Lab UK & Europe 2025 - Sustainability Now, a programme to advance women screenwriters 40+ through development, bringing scripts to the marketplace to secure options, and an event benefiting the Irish film/TV sector through virtual masterclasses/panels on Sustainability Now. 
  34. Women in Film & Television Ireland (WFT Ireland) for the 2026 Women in Film and Television International Summit, a three-day international summit in Ireland to spotlight Irish talent, foster co-production opportunities, and provide panels, workshops, and networking designed to strengthen skills, build international connections, and advance gender equity across the Irish and global screen industries. 
  35. Writers Guild of Ireland for ScriptBiz, an intensive business skills masterclass for screenwriters. 
  36. X-Pollinator for CREATOR 2.0, a week-long immersive creative residency in Tyrone for ten directors to foster creative development & exchange under the lead mentorship of director Aisling Walsh and industry professionals. 
  37. Young Irish Film Makers for the National Youth Film and Animation School, a 10-day residential pre-college training programme for young people aged 16-19 preparing for a career or college placement in film or animation. 

This page was last updated on 16.03.2026.