A QUICK REFRESHER … A RE-CAP … NEED TO KNOWS!

• Script Submissions stay open until midnight Friday 8^thMay  https://filmfreeway.com/ZebbieAwards2026 

• Our “Best Animation Script” category is now “Best Children’s TV Script” – to include both animated and live-action young people’s TV scripts.  

• Two new awards;  Best Irish Language Script and Best Debut Script – no need to submit separately – you’ll be asked within your main category if you’d like to be considered for either/both.  You’re welcome!

• The Zebbie Awards 2026 ceremony will take place in early September  (just in case you were booking that late summer holiday!) 

• And those 9 x Categories one more time;

Best Radio & Audio Drama Script

Best Children’s TV Script

Best Theatre Script

Best Short Film Script

Best Feature Film Script

Best TV Drama Script

Best Continuing Drama Script

Best Irish Language Script

Best Debut Script

Keep an eye on our socials @writersguildireland and @writersguildirl.bluesky.social for more Zebbies 2026 updates…

The WGI gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the ICLA in helping us run the Zebbie Awards.

19TH ANNUAL WGI ZEBBIE AWARDS