Important Note: Please remember the extremely competitive nature of our funding rounds and high application volumes. This means we have to turn down more projects than we are able to support. As such, it is very important to make a strong impact with your application and ensure it is as close to production ready as possible at the time of application.
About the Funding
This funding is for TV drama series originated and creatively led by Irish talents – directors, writers, producers – to create indigenous TV content with both an Irish and international audience and marketplace in mind. Applications will generally express Irish culture in some way and the practical management must be primarily in Irish hands. Screen Ireland aims to drive the expansion of the indigenous TV drama production sector and provide opportunities for Irish talent to develop both creatively and professionally.
Funding under this programme is generally provided by Screen Ireland for the making of projects predominantly in English or Irish, or a combination of the two. Funding is available up to 10% of the series budget.
Priority will be given to projects which meet the following criteria:
- Undertaking principal photography in Ireland
- A clear commitment to the development of Irish female talent
- Provide an advanced stage bible with detailed outlines for every episode. TV projects with the maximum amount of available scripts will be viewed favourably
Who Can Apply
TV Drama Production funding is available to Irish producers (independent production companies registered in the Republic of Ireland which have an office and staff based in the Republic of Ireland). Funding is available for a TV drama series. Clear access to the necessary rights in any material that is to be adapted for the screen and an agreement in place with the screenwriter and director must be obtained before an application is submitted. Evidence of international marketplace finance and substantial broadcaster or TV streaming service funding must also be provided at application stage. Applications without substantial broadcaster or TV streaming service funding and/or international marketplace finance attached will not be supported.
How to Apply
Applicants must consult the Production Funding Guidelines 2024 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.
Production Application Deadlines for 2024
- Friday 16th February 2024 at 1pm
- Tuesday 30th April at 1pm
- Friday 14th June at 1pm
- Friday 16th August at 1pm
- Friday 18th October at 1pm
- Friday 13th December at 1pm
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