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Pathways Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Fund Expands to Include Documentary and Non-Scripted TV Productions

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Pathways Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Fund Expands to Include Documentary and Non-Scripted TV Productions

Posted: 27th March 2023

Following the previous successful iterations of the Pathways Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fund in 2021 and 2022, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland (Screen Ireland) and Atlantic Academy are pleased to announce that a further €300,000 has been allocated for the funding scheme in 2023.

The fund will be used to provide inclusive above and below-the-line opportunities on productions for those from diverse and under-represented communities and those where access to the industry would historically be limited.

Additionally, this year’s round of funding will also welcome applications from producers and production companies seeking to provide inclusive opportunities on documentary or non-scripted TV productions, in addition to film and television drama productions.

To date, 11 production companies have availed of the funding scheme to provide opportunities on productions to 29 participants from diverse and traditionally under-represented backgrounds. Participants were supported across a wide variety of feature film and TV drama series productions including Screen Ireland-funded projects such as season 2 of KIN, political thriller Baltimore, crime drama Twig and upcoming TV drama series Obituary. Other productions include Irish-Canadian co-production SisterS, the Paramount+ period thriller The Doll Factory and Netflix’s dark-comedy drama On Record.

Gareth Lee, Head of Skills & Professional Development at Screen Ireland, said:

Screen Ireland is committed to building an inclusive screen sector that is accessible for all. The extension of this key funding initiative with our partners Atlantic Academy, will support and empower productions to offer more opportunities for diverse creative talent to become involved in the screen industry.

Siobhán Ní Ghadhra, CEO of Danú Media and Atlantic Academy, said:

We are delighted to be working with Screen Ireland on Pathways again in 2023. The initiative has been a tremendous success to date and offers wonderful opportunities for people with an interest in working in the screen industries.

Applications are welcome for proposals that address the following in particular:

  • Opportunities for under-represented participants wishing to transition from other sectors.
  • Opportunities for those who wish to return to the Film & TV sector after a period of absence.
  • Opportunities for refugees seeking to transition to the Film & TV sector.
  • Gender and diversity balance in specific departments and roles where gender and diversity would historically be skewed.
  • Opportunities that offer significant career advancement opportunities for participants in priority areas where significant skills gaps exist or where significant barriers to taking on this opportunity exists.

Through this scheme, producers and production companies can apply for a funding award of up to €20,000 per production/project in 2023. A higher funding award may be considered if the production is offering exceptional ED&I opportunities (subject to review by the awarding panel). More than one application per annum per producer/company is allowed, with a maximum allowance of €40,000 per annum per producer/company. Projects awarded funding must commence production before 31st December 2023.

The Pathways Fund will be open throughout 2023 until the total fund is fully expended.

For more information about the Film, TV Drama, TV Unscripted & Documentary Pathways Fund or to make an application, please visit the dedicated webpage:

Film, TV Drama, TV Unscripted & Documentary Pathways Fund

Ciste Conairí Scannánaíochta, Dhrámaíochta Teilifíse, Theilifíse Gan Script & Chlár Faisnéise