Documentary Production: TV Series

About the Funding

This funding is for documentary series originated and creatively led by Irish talent - directors, producers and writers – to create high end TV content with both an Irish and international audience and marketplace in mind - the practical management of which will be primarily in Irish hands.

The emphasis is on documentary series with high production values which are capable of reaching an international audience and have already received market backing in this regard.  

Please note the following Screen Ireland conditions:

• E&O insurance is required on all Screen Ireland supported projects.
• All music and archive utilised in a project must be cleared worldwide, in perpetuity, across all platforms. Failure to comply with this will result in a serious breach of contract.

Screen Ireland is committed to growing companies that produce high-quality, internationally recognised documentaries in an efficient and responsible manner and to this end, the role of the producer is vital. Applications should present a clear understanding of the market and supporting investment plan that ensures high value, high end production and series. Producers are encouraged to seek out international partnerships with producers, financiers, broadcasters, sales agents and distributors with details of same to accompany a submission.

Documentary Series Production funding is available to Irish producers with a documentary series project they wish to produce, with clear access to the necessary rights in any material and an agreement in place with the director, lead contributors, and screenwriter if applicable. Clear ownership rights by the production company (not the individual producers) will be required. Projects must have a confirmed financial commitment from an international partner (i.e. distribution, sales, and/or broadcaster) prior to making an application for funding.

How to Apply

Applicants must consult the Production Funding Guidelines in advance of making a submission. Applications which do not meet the criteria set out in these guidelines will automatically be deemed ineligible for consideration. Please read these guidelines carefully before each submission as they are updated regularly.

If this is an application for a project that is currently in development with Screen Ireland, please contact the relevant Project Manager before submitting. If this is an application for a new project, please submit directly through the online application portal.

Please note that the application portal closes at 1pm on the day of the application deadline.

You can find the Production Funding Guidelines here.

This page was last updated on 24.02.2025.