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Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · 4h

🎬 The next @cnam-ie.bsky.social albert Ireland drop-in session will take place on Tuesday, 21st October from 2-3pm.

This upcoming webinar will focus on energy on location for drama production featuring sustainability advisor Daragh Goan.

Register now ➡️ events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fdd48e...

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · 4h

Screen Ireland is delighted to congratulate Brendan Canty, Sleeper Films and the entire team behind Irish feature film Christy, which has been shortlisted for the 2026 European Film Awards in the Feature Film category! 👏 💚

#IrishFilm

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Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · 1d

🎧 The State of the Arts Podcast is now live!

This new series from @filmireland.bsky.social will explore creative processes, industry challenges & new opportunities for both Irish & international creatives. ⬇️

Film Ireland @filmireland.bsky.social · 1d

In the debut State of the Arts podcast, filmmaker Des Doyle chats with BAFTA & IFTA-winning director/producer Ciarán Donnelly(Kin, Vikings, The Wheel of Time). www.filmireland.net/state-of-the-arts-podcast-ciaran-donnelly-dir-wheel-of-time-vikings-co-creator-kin-with-host-des-doyle/

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IFI Schools @ifischools.bsky.social · 1d

Just 2 days to go until our Careers in Animation event @irishfilminstitute.bsky.social

Additional tickets have been released and available here: ifi.ie/learn/ifi-ca...

@screenireland.bsky.social @artscouncilireland.bsky.social @cartoonsaloon.bsky.social @animationdingle.bsky.social

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Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · 1d

Developed by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, TU Dublin School of Media, TU Dublin Enterprise Academy & supported by @creativeskillnet.bsky.social.

This programme is co-funded by the Government of Ireland & the European Union.

#EUinmyregion

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Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · 1d

⏰ The deadline to apply for the BA (Hons) Screen Industry Practice is this Wednesday, 15th October!

This part-time hybrid programme offers experienced screen professionals an accelerated pathway to an honours degree through Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning.

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3YZxHqo

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Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · 1d

One man’s daring scheme and one National Lottery to beat.

Relive the story that gripped the nation in Beat the Lotto, now available to watch on Netflix – and proudly supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland. 🎰 💚

🔗 www.wheretowatchireland.com/movie/beat-t...

#IrishFilm

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Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · 3d

Over the next 9 months, participants will build key skills essential to a producer’s career development & gain a comprehensive understanding of the script to screen process.

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3RedZQV

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Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · 3d

🎬 Last weekend, Screen Ireland & TU Dublin School of Media were delighted to welcome the 2025/26 cohort of the Level 9 Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Producing at the @tudublin.bsky.social Grangegorman campus.

Wishing participating emerging producers all the best as they embark on their studies.

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Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · 4d

❗ ICYMI: Last week at the NEXUS Games Summit, IMIRT announced the six teams awarded the first stage of the Irish Games Fund.

This first-of-its-kind games fund supports independent Irish developers to validate, develop & deliver their projects.

Read more ➡️ www.screenireland.ie/news/six-tea...

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Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · 5d

❓ Did you know that Screen Ireland provides bursary funding for screen professionals to participate in international & online skills development programmes?

Find out more about how a bursary can help your professional development. ⬇️

🔗 bit.ly/3mSIgLy

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · 6d

🌟 The next ACE Animation Special programme will take place in Dingle, Co. Kerry from 17-22 March 2026, proudly supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland.

Experienced producers interested in developing long form/feature film animation projects are encouraged to apply.

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3IfIW8v

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · 6d

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland is delighted to welcome an increase of €2.1 million to Screen Ireland’s total budget for 2026, bringing total funding levels for the agency to €42.96 million.

#Budget2026

screenireland.ie/news/budget-...

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Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · 6d

Interested applicants can also register for the free script development webinar & information session taking place this Thursday, 9th October from 2pm.

Register for the webinar ➡️ www.screenplayunlimited.com/12-ways-to-a...

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · 6d

✍️ The HETV Series Rewrite Programme led by screenwriter & creative consultant Emmanuel Oberg is now accepting applications!

This 2-stage programme is aimed at creative screen professionals in the process of developing or intending to develop a high-end TV series project. ⬇️

🔗 bit.ly/3KyEpP6

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Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · 7d

Our huge congratulations to Brendan Canty, Sleeper Films and the entire team behind Irish film Christy on their nomination for the 2026 LUX Audience Award – Europe’s biggest audience film award. 👏 💚

Find out more and rate the film here 👉 www.luxaward.eu

#IrishFilm

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Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · 7d

“Today’s #Budget2026 announcements [...] have the power to transform the Irish screen industry into a leading global production hub for creativity and innovation.”

- Desirée Finnegan, Chief Executive, Screen Ireland

www.screenireland.ie/news/budget-...

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Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · 7d

“Screen Ireland would like to thank Minister for Culture, Communications & Sport Patrick O'Donovan + Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe for the continued recognition and championing of the Irish creative screen industries.”

- Desirée Finnegan, Chief Executive

www.screenireland.ie/news/budget-...

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Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · 7d

⏰ The deadline to apply for this year's round of the Screen Mentoring Scheme is today, 7th October, 12.59pm!

Screen professionals with at least 3 years of full-time experience can apply for structured mentoring support from leading Irish & international industry experts.

Apply now ➡️ bit.ly/4pURx1o

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · 8d

⏰ REMINDER: Screen Ireland is offering 15 subsidised passes to Irish industry professionals who wish to attend this year’s Content London.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 8th October.

Learn more & apply: 👇
🔗 www.screenireland.ie/news/call-fo...

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Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · 8d

His family is a gift… And the gift that keeps on giving.

Navigating solo parenting, questionable family support and a new love interest, Sam returns in Faithless Season 2 this Wednesday 8th October on Virgin Media Play and Virgin Media One.

Proudly supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland. 📺 💚

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Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · 8d

“An extraordinary debut feature” @variety.com

Myrid Carten’s award-winning A Want in Her is in Irish cinemas this Friday, proudly supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland. 📽️💚

🎟️ Book tickets: www.wheretowatchireland.com/movie/a-want...

#IrishFilm #ForTheStoryMakers

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IFI Schools @ifischools.bsky.social · 11d

Our Careers in Animation for students 15-19 is on Weds 15th October @irishfilminstitute.bsky.social

Meet creatives from @cartoonsaloon.bsky.social + National Talent Academy Animation

Tickets + further info: ifi.ie/learn/ifi-ca...

@screenireland.bsky.social @artscouncilireland.bsky.social

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Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · 11d

⚡Screen Ireland is seeking ambitious creative talent to participate in the next round of the Screen Mentoring Scheme.

Emerging writers, directors, producers can apply for 1-to-1 mentoring support to further their professional development.

Apply by Tuesday, 7 October, 11.59pm ➡️ bit.ly/4pURx1o

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Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · 11d

Using fiction to question reality. 🔍

Re-Creation is in Irish cinemas now, proudly supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland.

🎟️ Book tickets: www.wheretowatchireland.com/movie/re-cre...

#IrishFilm #ForTheStoryMakers

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