Applicants Wanted for 2022 Round of Screen Mentoring Funding Scheme
Posted: 10th October 2022
Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the fourth round of Screen Mentoring, a key initiative to invest in the continuous skills development of professionals in the Irish screen sectors.
To date, 75 mentees have been paired with highly experienced industry mentors through this scheme, which offers screen professionals structured mentoring support at key stages in their career development across business, creative and technical mentoring. Mentors provide practical tailored advice and guidance based on their industry experience, on a one-to-one basis.
Speaking about her experience with the scheme, producer and mentee Claire McCabe, who was paired with mentor Katie Holly, said:
“It’s been incredible to have the support of the mentorship over the past year. I got to develop the relationship with Katie while my projects progressed from scripts to films. Katie has engaged positively with everything that I have worked on over the past year and has given helpful feedback that has been invaluable.
I am thankful to Screen Ireland for a fantastic opportunity and delighted to have been paired with such a wonderful producer who has given me so much of her time.”
Screen Ireland is looking for applications from mentees who are looking for the support and guidance of a mentor to learn and grow professionally, with a minimum of three year’s relevant full-time experience. Mentees are expected to demonstrate the relevance of mentoring to professional development, immediate up-skilling requirements and long-term goals as well as commitment and motivation to continuous development in the screen industries. 25 mentees will be assigned a mentor by the Screen Ireland Mentoring Scheme panel, and allocated up to 20 hours of mentoring time over a 5-10 meeting assignment, over a 12-month period.
The scheme is now in its third year of existence and previous mentors have included Lenny Abrahamson, Katie Holly, Peter McKenna, Emma Norton, Emer Reynolds, Frank Berry and more. It has been a successful support and springboard for emerging Irish talent such as Mia Mullarkey, Evan Horan, Roisin Geraghty, Ian Hunt Duffy and Katie McNeice.
Meetings between mentors and mentees can be conducted remotely or in-person.
To learn more about the Screen Mentoring Funding Scheme and to make an application please visit the dedicated course page: Screen Mentoring Funding Scheme | Screen Ireland
Applications for this round of the Screen Mentoring Funding Scheme will close on Monday, 24th October, 11.59pm.