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15.04.2026
Script Biz 2026: A Brilliant Day of Insight, Conversation and Creative Community
Thank you to all the intrepid writers who managed to make their way across a slightly chaotic Dublin City Centre to attend Script Biz 2026 in the Liberties last Wednesday. And to those of you who joined us online. Probably a wise move, given the week that was in it.
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15.04.2026
Basic Income for the Arts Scheme 2026-2029 Guidelines for Application
If you require proof of membership from our team, please contact [email protected] nice and early.
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15.04.2026
Wonderland Writer’s Room 2: The QuestWriters
Designed for emerging writers who want to move their ambitions for theatre, radio or screen forward in a supportive, focused and creative environment.
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15.04.2026
Screen Stars of Tomorrow 2026
Applications are open for the annual portfolio of new talent from the UK and Ireland.
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15.04.2026
Shaping the Future in Screenwriting: 2026 Industry Day at Catalyst International Film Festival
Catalyst International Film Festival, in collaboration with the National Talent Academy for Film and TV Drama, and with the support of the Writers Guild of Ireland, announces the Screenwriting Industry Day programme for 2026 which includes an ‘in conversation’ with BAFTA winner Danny Brocklehurst and IFTA winner, Ailbhe Keogan. Curated to highlight the pivotal…
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15.04.2026
The Puttnam Scholars Programme 2026
Opportunity to attend 6 two-hour online masterclasses with Lord David Puttnam.
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15.04.2026
Galway Film Fair Pitching Competition
Provides screenwriters at any stage of their career with an opportunity to pitch their projects in an open industry forum.
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15.04.2026
Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Producing
This highly successful year-long Level 9 programme has been designed by TU Dublin and Screen Ireland and is funded through Springboard+.
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15.04.2026
Safe to Create April Training Programmes
A collaborative programme of supports looking to transform workplace culture and practices, and to provide safe and respectful working conditions for those working in the arts and creative sectors.
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15.04.2026
BBC Comedy Collective
Bursary scheme offers 10 places each year to mid-level comedy creatives.
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