This year’s Puttnam Script Award is open for submissions.

The best script/screenplay, chosen by a panel of expert judges will receive a prize of €25,000 to go towards the production of one live-action drama short film. The film must be made on the Cork Wild Atlantic Way and have a duration of no more than 10 minutes. The subject/theme this year is:  “Safe Harbour“

Four finalists will be selected by a panel of industry judges to take part in a public pitching event at FFF 2025 (21st – 25th May), the winner of the 2025 Puttnam Script Award will be announced at the Festival Awards Ceremony on Sunday 25th May 2025 and the award-winning film will have its premiere screening at FFF in May 2026.

Deadline for submssions is 1st  March 2025

Details here.