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.
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/...
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
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@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...
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!
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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-...
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
“Gamers Can Save The World!” 🎮✨💚
Many thanks to former UsTwo Game Director, and Sustainability and Games Consultant for Netflix Jennifer Estaris for her insightful presentation in Galway all about the potential impact the gaming industry & community could have on climate initiatives & emissions.
Many thanks to former UsTwo Game Director, and Sustainability and Games Consultant for Netflix Jennifer Estaris for her insightful presentation in Galway all about the potential impact the gaming industry & community could have on climate initiatives & emissions.
July 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
“Gamers Can Save The World!” 🎮✨💚
Many thanks to former UsTwo Game Director, and Sustainability and Games Consultant for Netflix Jennifer Estaris for her insightful presentation in Galway all about the potential impact the gaming industry & community could have on climate initiatives & emissions.
Many thanks to former UsTwo Game Director, and Sustainability and Games Consultant for Netflix Jennifer Estaris for her insightful presentation in Galway all about the potential impact the gaming industry & community could have on climate initiatives & emissions.
Run For The Border is back for 2025, and this time in Ballyconnell, County Cavan! The Galway bus, sponsored by Ardán, headed off earlier this afternoon, and we can't wait to meet up with the game dev community from both North and South of the border for networking, lightning talks & guest speakers!
July 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Run For The Border is back for 2025, and this time in Ballyconnell, County Cavan! The Galway bus, sponsored by Ardán, headed off earlier this afternoon, and we can't wait to meet up with the game dev community from both North and South of the border for networking, lightning talks & guest speakers!
Little Cinema 48 Hour Challenge - Save The Dates: 21-24 Aug!
The Challenge is part of the Galway City of Film programme managed by Ardán on behalf of Galway City & County Council, with support from Screen Ireland and the Dept. of Culture.
Many thanks to our hoodie sponsors TG4 & other supporters🙏
The Challenge is part of the Galway City of Film programme managed by Ardán on behalf of Galway City & County Council, with support from Screen Ireland and the Dept. of Culture.
Many thanks to our hoodie sponsors TG4 & other supporters🙏
July 18, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Little Cinema 48 Hour Challenge - Save The Dates: 21-24 Aug!
The Challenge is part of the Galway City of Film programme managed by Ardán on behalf of Galway City & County Council, with support from Screen Ireland and the Dept. of Culture.
Many thanks to our hoodie sponsors TG4 & other supporters🙏
The Challenge is part of the Galway City of Film programme managed by Ardán on behalf of Galway City & County Council, with support from Screen Ireland and the Dept. of Culture.
Many thanks to our hoodie sponsors TG4 & other supporters🙏
We’re excited to announce the 8 teams selected for IndieDev 2025 🎮✨💚
A variety of game prototypes will be explored & each team will be supported with funding of £15,000/€15,000 & a mentorship programme.
ardan.ie/games-2/indi...
A variety of game prototypes will be explored & each team will be supported with funding of £15,000/€15,000 & a mentorship programme.
ardan.ie/games-2/indi...
July 18, 2025 at 9:43 AM
We’re excited to announce the 8 teams selected for IndieDev 2025 🎮✨💚
A variety of game prototypes will be explored & each team will be supported with funding of £15,000/€15,000 & a mentorship programme.
ardan.ie/games-2/indi...
A variety of game prototypes will be explored & each team will be supported with funding of £15,000/€15,000 & a mentorship programme.
ardan.ie/games-2/indi...
Excited for the release of 'Four Letters of Love' tomorrow - Friday 18th July - in 200+ cinemas across Ireland and the UK! Read more about the production in Donegal Daily: www.donegaldaily.com/2025/07/16/d...
Listen to Helena Bonham Carter speak about it from 13 mins www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Listen to Helena Bonham Carter speak about it from 13 mins www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
July 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Excited for the release of 'Four Letters of Love' tomorrow - Friday 18th July - in 200+ cinemas across Ireland and the UK! Read more about the production in Donegal Daily: www.donegaldaily.com/2025/07/16/d...
Listen to Helena Bonham Carter speak about it from 13 mins www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Listen to Helena Bonham Carter speak about it from 13 mins www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
