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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.
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Script Biz 2026: A Brilliant Day of Insight, Conversation and Creative Community
Thank you to all the intrepid writers who managed to make their way across a slightly chaotic Dublin City Centre to attend Script Biz 2026 in the Liberties last Wednesday. And to those of you who joined us online. Probably a wise move, given the week that was in it.
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Shaping the Future in Screenwriting: 2026 Industry Day at Catalyst International Film Festival
Catalyst International Film Festival, in collaboration with the National Talent Academy for Film and TV Drama, and with the support of the Writers Guild of Ireland, announces the Screenwriting Industry Day programme for 2026 which includes an ‘in conversation’ with BAFTA winner Danny Brocklehurst and IFTA winner, Ailbhe Keogan. Curated to highlight the pivotal…
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Basic Income for the Arts Scheme 2026-2029 Guidelines for Application
If you require proof of membership from our team, please contact [email protected] nice and early.
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Members’ News
It recently came to our attention that we have not been able to access emails sent to [email protected] over the past while.
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Watch: The Art of The Pitch with Mary Kate O’ Flanagan
Mary Kate O’ Flanagan shares her philosophy that The Art of The Pitch is not only about finding champions for your work – it’s about clarifying your vision.
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