Ardán
@ardan-ie.bsky.social
Ardán; Fostering talent in Film, TV, Games and Animation since 1989. We give creators a platform to tell their stories, and support our community through advice, training, resources, events & funding.
CHY No: 10188
CHY No: 10188
Go raibh maith agat to Garry Kelly for having Ardán CEO Alan Duggan and WRAP Executive Gar O'Brien-Collins on his new podcast series 'Garry Talks Film'! ✨ 💚 🎧
WRAP is delighted to support this series.
Check out the full video interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rn9x...
WRAP is delighted to support this series.
Check out the full video interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rn9x...
November 10, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Go raibh maith agat to Garry Kelly for having Ardán CEO Alan Duggan and WRAP Executive Gar O'Brien-Collins on his new podcast series 'Garry Talks Film'! ✨ 💚 🎧
WRAP is delighted to support this series.
Check out the full video interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rn9x...
WRAP is delighted to support this series.
Check out the full video interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rn9x...
Sábháil an Dáta/ Save The Date!
🎮✨💚
Ardán looks forward to welcoming attendees back to the Radisson RED in Galway on Friday, April 24th, 2026, for another great FÍS Games Summit where Games industry professionals at all career stages can listen to, learn from, and connect with one another.
🎮✨💚
Ardán looks forward to welcoming attendees back to the Radisson RED in Galway on Friday, April 24th, 2026, for another great FÍS Games Summit where Games industry professionals at all career stages can listen to, learn from, and connect with one another.
October 21, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Sábháil an Dáta/ Save The Date!
🎮✨💚
Ardán looks forward to welcoming attendees back to the Radisson RED in Galway on Friday, April 24th, 2026, for another great FÍS Games Summit where Games industry professionals at all career stages can listen to, learn from, and connect with one another.
🎮✨💚
Ardán looks forward to welcoming attendees back to the Radisson RED in Galway on Friday, April 24th, 2026, for another great FÍS Games Summit where Games industry professionals at all career stages can listen to, learn from, and connect with one another.
🙌#jobfairy 🙌
We are looking for a Communications Assistant to support the Ardán Comms, Marketing, & PR Manager with day-to-day communications tasks for Ardán, WRAP, and Galway City of Film related initiatives and projects.
Find out more and apply here: ardan.ie/news/opportu...
We are looking for a Communications Assistant to support the Ardán Comms, Marketing, & PR Manager with day-to-day communications tasks for Ardán, WRAP, and Galway City of Film related initiatives and projects.
Find out more and apply here: ardan.ie/news/opportu...
October 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
🙌#jobfairy 🙌
We are looking for a Communications Assistant to support the Ardán Comms, Marketing, & PR Manager with day-to-day communications tasks for Ardán, WRAP, and Galway City of Film related initiatives and projects.
Find out more and apply here: ardan.ie/news/opportu...
We are looking for a Communications Assistant to support the Ardán Comms, Marketing, & PR Manager with day-to-day communications tasks for Ardán, WRAP, and Galway City of Film related initiatives and projects.
Find out more and apply here: ardan.ie/news/opportu...
Sábháil an Dáta!💚✨📺
Ardán looks forward to welcoming the TV industry to the Radisson RED Galway on Thurs, Feb 26, 2026, for another great FÍS TV Summit where TV industry professionals at all career stages can listen to, learn from, & connect with one another:
ardan.ie/event/fis-tv...
#FÍSTVSummit
Ardán looks forward to welcoming the TV industry to the Radisson RED Galway on Thurs, Feb 26, 2026, for another great FÍS TV Summit where TV industry professionals at all career stages can listen to, learn from, & connect with one another:
ardan.ie/event/fis-tv...
#FÍSTVSummit
October 14, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Sábháil an Dáta!💚✨📺
Ardán looks forward to welcoming the TV industry to the Radisson RED Galway on Thurs, Feb 26, 2026, for another great FÍS TV Summit where TV industry professionals at all career stages can listen to, learn from, & connect with one another:
ardan.ie/event/fis-tv...
#FÍSTVSummit
Ardán looks forward to welcoming the TV industry to the Radisson RED Galway on Thurs, Feb 26, 2026, for another great FÍS TV Summit where TV industry professionals at all career stages can listen to, learn from, & connect with one another:
ardan.ie/event/fis-tv...
#FÍSTVSummit
In response to today's Budget 2026 announcement - Alan Duggan, CEO @ Ardán on behalf of WRAP and the Western AV Forum.
October 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
In response to today's Budget 2026 announcement - Alan Duggan, CEO @ Ardán on behalf of WRAP and the Western AV Forum.
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A great showcase of all the games made during our 24th Galway Game Jam with the theme 'Someone is in Here'
A massive thank you to CREW and @ardan-ie.bsky.social for making this event possible and of course thank you to all the amazing Jammers who participated 🎉
A massive thank you to CREW and @ardan-ie.bsky.social for making this event possible and of course thank you to all the amazing Jammers who participated 🎉
September 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
A great showcase of all the games made during our 24th Galway Game Jam with the theme 'Someone is in Here'
A massive thank you to CREW and @ardan-ie.bsky.social for making this event possible and of course thank you to all the amazing Jammers who participated 🎉
A massive thank you to CREW and @ardan-ie.bsky.social for making this event possible and of course thank you to all the amazing Jammers who participated 🎉
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And that's a wrap 👏👏👏 well done to all the Jammers of Galway Game Jam 24 who make this event possible!
Thanks to CREW Galway and @ardan-ie.bsky.social for their continued support!
Thanks to CREW Galway and @ardan-ie.bsky.social for their continued support!
September 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM
And that's a wrap 👏👏👏 well done to all the Jammers of Galway Game Jam 24 who make this event possible!
Thanks to CREW Galway and @ardan-ie.bsky.social for their continued support!
Thanks to CREW Galway and @ardan-ie.bsky.social for their continued support!
To mark World Heart Day on Monday September 29th, CÚRAM and Croí will host a free screening of‘Counter Attack’ at Croí House! Directed by Tiernan Williams and produced by Cluster Fox Films, the film was produced under Science on Screen, a partnership between CÚRAM and Ardán running since 2015.
September 17, 2025 at 11:34 AM
To mark World Heart Day on Monday September 29th, CÚRAM and Croí will host a free screening of‘Counter Attack’ at Croí House! Directed by Tiernan Williams and produced by Cluster Fox Films, the film was produced under Science on Screen, a partnership between CÚRAM and Ardán running since 2015.
Galway Screen West Talent Database Callout!
As part of the Screen West rebrand & restructure, Ardán is creating an up-to-date database for screen talent working in film, TV, games, animation, & VP who are resident in Galway.
Read more and submit here ardan.ie/initiatives/...
As part of the Screen West rebrand & restructure, Ardán is creating an up-to-date database for screen talent working in film, TV, games, animation, & VP who are resident in Galway.
Read more and submit here ardan.ie/initiatives/...
September 10, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Galway Screen West Talent Database Callout!
As part of the Screen West rebrand & restructure, Ardán is creating an up-to-date database for screen talent working in film, TV, games, animation, & VP who are resident in Galway.
Read more and submit here ardan.ie/initiatives/...
As part of the Screen West rebrand & restructure, Ardán is creating an up-to-date database for screen talent working in film, TV, games, animation, & VP who are resident in Galway.
Read more and submit here ardan.ie/initiatives/...
Comhghairdeas mór! 🎮 ✨ 💚
We're excited that The Necromancer's Tale has been shortlisted in the prestigious TIGA Awards 2025, for the Narrative & Storytelling category.
Thank you, @tiga-games.bsky.social! 🏆
Thank you, @tiga-games.bsky.social! 🏆
September 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Comhghairdeas mór! 🎮 ✨ 💚
Ardán & Imirt are delighted to announce that we have selected the 12 Galway participants & the 12 Dublin participants who will take part in a 12-week Games Incubator coast-to-coast programme from September to December 2025 🎮💚✨
ardan.ie/funding/game...
@screenireland.bsky.social @imirt.bsky.social
ardan.ie/funding/game...
@screenireland.bsky.social @imirt.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Ardán & Imirt are delighted to announce that we have selected the 12 Galway participants & the 12 Dublin participants who will take part in a 12-week Games Incubator coast-to-coast programme from September to December 2025 🎮💚✨
ardan.ie/funding/game...
@screenireland.bsky.social @imirt.bsky.social
ardan.ie/funding/game...
@screenireland.bsky.social @imirt.bsky.social
Ardán & Imirt are delighted to announce that we have selected the 12 Galway participants and the 12 Dublin participants who will take part in a 12-week Games Incubator coast-to-coast programme from September to December 2025. 🎮💚✨
Read about the participants & their games: ardan.ie/funding/game...
Read about the participants & their games: ardan.ie/funding/game...
September 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Ardán & Imirt are delighted to announce that we have selected the 12 Galway participants and the 12 Dublin participants who will take part in a 12-week Games Incubator coast-to-coast programme from September to December 2025. 🎮💚✨
Read about the participants & their games: ardan.ie/funding/game...
Read about the participants & their games: ardan.ie/funding/game...
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Hi folks! Galway Game Jam is back again for another event, our third in 2025!
Scan the QR code in the image, or use the below link to find out more details :
galwaygamejam.com/galway-game-...
#speirghorm #irishgamedev #speirgorm #indiedev #gamedev #irishcreatives #indiegame #gamejam
Scan the QR code in the image, or use the below link to find out more details :
galwaygamejam.com/galway-game-...
#speirghorm #irishgamedev #speirgorm #indiedev #gamedev #irishcreatives #indiegame #gamejam
September 4, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Hi folks! Galway Game Jam is back again for another event, our third in 2025!
Scan the QR code in the image, or use the below link to find out more details :
galwaygamejam.com/galway-game-...
#speirghorm #irishgamedev #speirgorm #indiedev #gamedev #irishcreatives #indiegame #gamejam
Scan the QR code in the image, or use the below link to find out more details :
galwaygamejam.com/galway-game-...
#speirghorm #irishgamedev #speirgorm #indiedev #gamedev #irishcreatives #indiegame #gamejam
Pitch your documentary project - apply by 18th Sept!
September 2, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Pitch your documentary project - apply by 18th Sept!
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IGNITE-Docs is a talent development programme directed towards emerging Irish and Northern Irish documentary filmmakers embarking on their first or second non-fiction feature film from Cork Film Festival and Docs Ireland.
Apply by 19th September.
tinyurl.com/bde2x36k
Apply by 19th September.
tinyurl.com/bde2x36k
IGNITE-DOCS DOCUMENTARY TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME - Cork International Film Festival
A joint initiative of Cork International Film Festival & Docs Ireland, Belfast, supported by TG4, the Arts Council of Ireland, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland through the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme...
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August 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
IGNITE-Docs is a talent development programme directed towards emerging Irish and Northern Irish documentary filmmakers embarking on their first or second non-fiction feature film from Cork Film Festival and Docs Ireland.
Apply by 19th September.
tinyurl.com/bde2x36k
Apply by 19th September.
tinyurl.com/bde2x36k
The WRAP Commission & Ardán, with Bradford 2025 and Screen Yorkshire, hosted regional producers from West Yorkshire and the West of Ireland during the Creative Cities Convention in Bradford in May and the Galway Film Fleadh and Fair in July!
wrapfund.ie/bradford-wes...
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August 28, 2025 at 11:14 AM
The WRAP Commission & Ardán, with Bradford 2025 and Screen Yorkshire, hosted regional producers from West Yorkshire and the West of Ireland during the Creative Cities Convention in Bradford in May and the Galway Film Fleadh and Fair in July!
wrapfund.ie/bradford-wes...
wrapfund.ie/bradford-wes...
Oíche iontach ag Club Áras na nGael le Bród na Gaillimhe d’ócaid scannán! 🌈🎬💚✨
Galway Pride held a screening and Ardán - as managers of Galway City of Film + NTA Film & TV - had 3 shorts screened as part of "Reel Lives: Trans Voices in Film."
Maith sibh to the organisers who had a full house in!
Galway Pride held a screening and Ardán - as managers of Galway City of Film + NTA Film & TV - had 3 shorts screened as part of "Reel Lives: Trans Voices in Film."
Maith sibh to the organisers who had a full house in!
August 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Oíche iontach ag Club Áras na nGael le Bród na Gaillimhe d’ócaid scannán! 🌈🎬💚✨
Galway Pride held a screening and Ardán - as managers of Galway City of Film + NTA Film & TV - had 3 shorts screened as part of "Reel Lives: Trans Voices in Film."
Maith sibh to the organisers who had a full house in!
Galway Pride held a screening and Ardán - as managers of Galway City of Film + NTA Film & TV - had 3 shorts screened as part of "Reel Lives: Trans Voices in Film."
Maith sibh to the organisers who had a full house in!
The teams have been finalised for the 2025 Little Cinema & Galway City of Film 48 Hour Challenge - launching next Thursday, August 21st in the PorterShed, followed by 2 days of filmmaking, & the screening & awards will be on Sunday eve in the Town Hall Theatre!
Read more: ardan.ie/galway-city-...
Read more: ardan.ie/galway-city-...
August 15, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The teams have been finalised for the 2025 Little Cinema & Galway City of Film 48 Hour Challenge - launching next Thursday, August 21st in the PorterShed, followed by 2 days of filmmaking, & the screening & awards will be on Sunday eve in the Town Hall Theatre!
Read more: ardan.ie/galway-city-...
Read more: ardan.ie/galway-city-...
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Spooky Doorway are excited to announce our new #castingcall
While set in Ireland, our story features a diverse cast of characters for you to audition for!
11F/11M/1NB
Auditions are open until August 22nd, 23:59BST
We look forward to welcoming you to the Grand Séance!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
While set in Ireland, our story features a diverse cast of characters for you to audition for!
11F/11M/1NB
Auditions are open until August 22nd, 23:59BST
We look forward to welcoming you to the Grand Séance!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
August 8, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Spooky Doorway are excited to announce our new #castingcall
While set in Ireland, our story features a diverse cast of characters for you to audition for!
11F/11M/1NB
Auditions are open until August 22nd, 23:59BST
We look forward to welcoming you to the Grand Séance!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
While set in Ireland, our story features a diverse cast of characters for you to audition for!
11F/11M/1NB
Auditions are open until August 22nd, 23:59BST
We look forward to welcoming you to the Grand Séance!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
REMINDER: Today is the final day to apply for the Games Incubator!
Imirt and Ardán are delighted to confirm that our incubation programmes are returning in September 2025 as the Irish Games Talent Incubator, and applications are now open, supported by Screen Ireland, CREW, and GEC!
Info Session: Jul 30 @ 3 pm
Deadline: Aug 11, at 5 pm
ardan.ie/funding/appl...
Info Session: Jul 30 @ 3 pm
Deadline: Aug 11, at 5 pm
ardan.ie/funding/appl...
August 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM
REMINDER: Today is the final day to apply for the Games Incubator!
The 2024 Ardán/ RTÉ Short Film Commission short 'Remote Strutting' will receive it’s first national broadcast on RTÉ2 tonight at 11:30pm 💚✨🎬Also available on the RTÉ Player!
@rte.ie @rte2.rte.ie
@rte.ie @rte2.rte.ie
August 11, 2025 at 10:24 AM
The 2024 Ardán/ RTÉ Short Film Commission short 'Remote Strutting' will receive it’s first national broadcast on RTÉ2 tonight at 11:30pm 💚✨🎬Also available on the RTÉ Player!
@rte.ie @rte2.rte.ie
@rte.ie @rte2.rte.ie
Come along to our networking event next week at the PorterShed at 7pm on August 6th to meet people looking to form a team for the Little Cinema/ Galway City of Film 48 Hour Challenge.
If you want to put your info forward as a team member you can fill out the form: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/mm467Mhbsk
If you want to put your info forward as a team member you can fill out the form: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/mm467Mhbsk
July 30, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Come along to our networking event next week at the PorterShed at 7pm on August 6th to meet people looking to form a team for the Little Cinema/ Galway City of Film 48 Hour Challenge.
If you want to put your info forward as a team member you can fill out the form: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/mm467Mhbsk
If you want to put your info forward as a team member you can fill out the form: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/mm467Mhbsk
Imirt and Ardán are delighted to confirm that our incubation programmes are returning in September 2025 as the Irish Games Talent Incubator, and applications are now open, supported by Screen Ireland, CREW, and GEC!
Info Session: Jul 30 @ 3 pm
Deadline: Aug 11, at 5 pm
ardan.ie/funding/appl...
Info Session: Jul 30 @ 3 pm
Deadline: Aug 11, at 5 pm
ardan.ie/funding/appl...
July 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Imirt and Ardán are delighted to confirm that our incubation programmes are returning in September 2025 as the Irish Games Talent Incubator, and applications are now open, supported by Screen Ireland, CREW, and GEC!
Info Session: Jul 30 @ 3 pm
Deadline: Aug 11, at 5 pm
ardan.ie/funding/appl...
Info Session: Jul 30 @ 3 pm
Deadline: Aug 11, at 5 pm
ardan.ie/funding/appl...
The team at Ardán has read, considered and adopted the Safe to Create Dignity at Work Code of Behaviour.
Read more: www.safetocreate.ie/code-of-beha...
Read more: www.safetocreate.ie/code-of-beha...
July 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The team at Ardán has read, considered and adopted the Safe to Create Dignity at Work Code of Behaviour.
Read more: www.safetocreate.ie/code-of-beha...
Read more: www.safetocreate.ie/code-of-beha...
Ardán & @curamdevices.bsky.social are delighted to announce that the recipients of the 2025 Science on Screen Animation Commission are Clifford Parrott & Christina O’Shea of Magpie 6 Media! They'll create a 1-minute animation with a budget of €5,000.
ardan.ie/funding/anim...
@researchireland.ie
ardan.ie/funding/anim...
@researchireland.ie
July 22, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Ardán & @curamdevices.bsky.social are delighted to announce that the recipients of the 2025 Science on Screen Animation Commission are Clifford Parrott & Christina O’Shea of Magpie 6 Media! They'll create a 1-minute animation with a budget of €5,000.
ardan.ie/funding/anim...
@researchireland.ie
ardan.ie/funding/anim...
@researchireland.ie