Rising Stars Ireland 2025 showcase is now open for applications
Posted: 24th January 2025
Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland is delighted to launch the 2025 edition of Rising Stars Ireland, a major talent partnership with Screen International. The biennial showcase of actors, writers, producers and directors on the cusp of career breakthroughs will be selected by Screen International and announced prior to Cannes in May.
This second iteration of Rising Stars Ireland aims to showcase new talent from the island of Ireland to the international industry, and the selected 10 applicants will be either originally from or living and working in Ireland.
Screen’s 2023 Rising Stars Ireland included actors Éanna Hardwicke, Patrick Martins, Dónal Finn, Ella Lily Hyland and Thaddea Graham; writer/directors Derek Ugochukwu, Katie McNeice, Mia Mullarkey and Rioghnach Ní Ghríoghair; and producer Collie McCarthy.
Applicants to Rising Stars Ireland should be able to demonstrate some solid experience in the film industry - although it is preferred for aspiring directors not to have shot their first feature - and provide an industry reference as well as their objectives. They should also be available, on March 31. There is no upper or lower age limit.
To make an application, please fill out this form. Submissions will close on Friday, March 14th 2025. Any queries should be directed to Finn Halligan at screenstarsireland@gmail.com.