Fully Funded by Screen Ireland - No Cost to Participants

Must be resident in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland

Not suitable for first-time directors.

Experienced directors with several short films completed (festival screenings or industry recognition desirable, not essential).

Applicants must be developing a first feature or attached to a TV drama project. This can be a project that has yet to receive funding.

5 of the 8 places are reserved for female-identifying directors, addressing ongoing gender imbalance at feature and TV level. 

Inclusion bursaries available to support parents and carers with additional needs.

8 directors will be selected by an industry panel