Deadline: 15 December 2023
The Screen Ireland is seeking applications to offer funding for documentary series originated and creatively led by Irish talent – directors, producers and writers – to create high end TV content with both an Irish and international audience and marketplace in mind – the practical management of which will be primarily in Irish hands.
The emphasis is on documentary series with high production values which are capable of reaching an international audience and have already received market backing in this regard.
Funding Information
- Up to 65% of the budget with Screen Ireland investment up to a maximum of €250,000 per project.
- €25,000 will be available to a project with a female Director attached.
- €12,500 will be available where a female Director is part of a mixed gender co-directing team.
Eligibility Criteria
- Documentary Production funding is available to Irish producers with a feature documentary project they wish to produce, with clear access to the necessary rights in any material and an agreement in place with the director, lead contributors, and screenwriter if applicable. Clear ownership of rights by the production company (not the individual producers) will be required.
Requirements
- Logline and Synopsis
- Detailed Treatment including Episode Outlines
- Notes on Underlying Premise and Approach, Connection and Access
- Notes on development/execution of the project
- Notes on Creative Intention, Motivation and Visual Approach
- Examples of visual realisation
- Global Budget/Irish Creative Expenditure Budget
- Audience and Market Strategy
- Evidence of financial commitment from an international partner (distribution, sales and/or broadcaster)
- Evidence of Ownership Rights.
For more information, visit Screen Ireland.
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