Storyland call-out 2025
Posted: 1st May 2025
RTÉ and Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland have a new round of the award-winning short drama series Storyland for 2025.
Storyland has become an invaluable springboard for Irish writing, directing, producing, and acting talent throughout the island of Ireland to develop their careers. It's designed to create opportunities for new talent to pitch, develop and produce unique dramas for our screens.
Storyland short dramas are broadcast on RTÉ2 as well as RTÉ Player, providing a wide platform for new drama talent and increased funding for these original Irish drama commissions.
We are seeking to commission 10 scripts, working closely with script writers and producers on their development. Writers from the worlds of television, film, theatre, advertising, literature, documentary, and journalism are being sought, whether they have written for television or film before or not. Of the ten dramas developed, FOUR single dramas of 25 minutes duration will be commissioned for production. We hope that one of the four dramas will be in the Irish language.
Storyland is committed to ensuring diversity and an equal gender balance across all key creative positions and to being inclusive when considering the make-up of each team.
David Crean, Acting Head of Drama, RTÉ said:
Each year, Storyland goes from strength to strength on RTÉ2 and The Player. The three dramas produced in 2024 were a fun mix of shocking, funny and challenging tales, with excellent scripts made by interesting and dynamic new directors and producers. Storyland aims always to discover and nurture new voices with original stories for television. We are delighted that Storyland continues to be an essential ramp for emerging drama talent to showcase their abilities on their way to larger, higher profile drama projects. We're also delighted to continue this important work with our partners in Screen Ireland.
Kate McColgan, Head of Television at Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, said:
Screen Ireland is delighted to continue our partnership with RTÉ on Storyland - a fantastic opportunity to discover new and emerging voices across TV drama. We're looking forward to working closely with RTÉ on the next stage of submissions - and to supporting more fresh and original Irish storytelling this year.
What are the key dates for Storyland?
- Deadline for Entry: Tuesday 20th May – 11:59pm
- 2025 Shortlist and Interviews: 30th June 2025
- Announce 10 x Finalists: 14th July 2025
- Announce 4 x Commissions: 21st August 2025
- Programme Delivery: 24th November 2025
Submissions must be made by a registered production company, using the cover sheet and contact details provided by RTÉ on this page.