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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Ailbhe Keogan, Jo Spain, Sheena Lambert and Four Mothers writers Colin and Darren Thornton among nominations for 2026 WGI Zebbie Awards
Winners announced on September 3rd at Light House Cinema, Dublin.
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AGM Thank You
Thank you to all the wonderful members who joined us at our AGM last week.
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Script Biz Part Two: This time it’s personal
Following on from our Script Biz conference in April, members can now apply to meet one-to-one online with our expert speakers across July 28th and 29th.
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WGI at Galway Film Fleadh 2026
Networking breakfast & panel.
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Watch: Script Biz 2026
We were delighted to host Script Biz on 8th April 2026 – a special one-day hybrid business skills development for writers seminar, supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland through the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme. This was the second year of WGI’s new initiative which aims to equip writers…
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Upcoming Dates & Deadlines
Keep an eye on upcoming deadlines for funding, submissions and competitions here.
Looking for a writer?
If you’re an established, credited producer seeking a writer and you wish to request access to our Writing Talent In Ireland Directory, you can register here.
If your registration is approved you will receive confirmation. Please allow 1 – 3 weeks 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 and Coimisiún na Meán.