We’re for writers.
The professional
and emerging,
the procrastinators,
the deadline-chasers,
the re-writers,
the in-the-flow ones.
We know you. We are you.
And without us,
there is no film, no play,
no drama, no comedy.
No story.
Welcome home.
What’s new?
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Don’t Waiver!
Read this before signing contracts.
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Making The Case For More Money
The Audiovisual Levy Group made the case to the Joint Oireachtas Committee for levying the profits of streamers to make more Irish content. Will it make a difference? Hopefully.
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Cinema Fights Back!
Attendance back at 63% of pre-pandemic levels but is it enough?
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Putting the Screenwriter into the Picture Panel at Catalyst International Film Festival
Discussing the importance of the short film script as a calling card and how writers can break through into longer forms.
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True culture needs originals: Transparency and consent are key to the ethical use of AI
FSE initiated a discussion with several authors’ and performers’ organisations. Together they have issued a joint statement :
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Upcoming Dates & Deadlines
Keep an eye on upcoming deadlines for funding, submissions and competitions here.
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If your registration is approved you will receive confirmation. Please allow up to 7 days for confirmation of approval. Approval is at the discretion of the WGI. The WGI will not enter into discussions or provide explanations regarding approval.
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WGI gratefully acknowledges the support of Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, the BAI and the Arts Council.