Atticus Education, Screen Ireland, Northern Ireland Screen and Future Screens NI have announced the return of the Puttnam Scholars scheme for the third year running. 

The pioneering cross-border initiative provides eight individuals, four Northern Ireland residents and four from the Republic of Ireland the opportunity to attend six two-hour online masterclasses with Oscar-winning producer Lord David Puttnam (Midnight Express, Chariots of Fire, The Mission, The Killing Fields). 

Applying to the scheme as up-and-coming writers, directors, or producers, the chosen Puttnam Scholars will have either made their first feature or television drama or will be in the process of developing their first feature or television drama.

Further details here.