Stowe Story Labs: Connemara Writers’ Retreat
Screen Ireland in collaboration with Stowe Story Labs and the Galway Film Fleadh offer subsidised placements for ten writers based in Ireland for this year’s Connemara Writers’ Retreat taking place at the Renvyle House Hotel, Co. Galway from 13-17 October 2025.
The writers’ retreat will invite 20 participants (10 from Ireland and 10 based internationally) for a 5-day programme featuring one-on-one script note sessions with industry mentors; panel discussions and artist Q&As; structured peer group sessions; and structured social time and meal time to help develop new contacts and colleagues in film and television. Additionally, one participant will be chosen as a Stowe Launch Fellow, to further develop the work brought to the lab and then participate in the Galway Film Marketplace at the 2026 Galway Film Fleadh.
Deadline is 14th August