NTA Film & TV Shadowing Database for 2026
Seeking applications from Directors, Producers/Creative Producers, Writers, Development Executives and Script Editors for shadowing opportunities on upcoming feature films and television drama productions
Published by Writers Guild of Ireland on 1 April 2026
The National Talent Academy for Film & Television Drama (NTA Film & TV) is now seeking applications from Directors, Producers/Creative Producers, Writers, Development Executives and Script Editors for shadowing opportunities on upcoming feature films and television drama productions.
This application will remain open on a rolling basis until 2027, with the aim of building a panel of available shadow candidates for both NTA Film & TV and industry productions to draw from.
Writers, Development Executives and Script Editors must have:
- A minimum of three credits in their field across at least two produced works (e.g. short film, television, stage, high-end commercial or similar content)
and/or
- Credits providing freelance script development services on at least three produced works in screen or stage.