Irish Filmmakers Resources

The Screen Directors Guild of Ireland (SDGI) represents Irish directors working in both the Irish and international audio-visual industry. Members of this guild work in disciplines such as feature films, fiction, animation documentary, television drama, short films, video art and commercials. The main aim of the guild is to provide support to Irish screen directors and encourage Irish directors to advance their skills both nationally and internationally. This includes developing the creative ambitions of screen directors and providing an understanding of their role and status as artists.

Website Link -   https://www.sdgi.ie/about

Screen Ireland (formally known as Bord Scannán na hÉireann/ The Irish Film Board) is the Republic of Ireland’s state development agency, which focuses on supporting the ever-growing Irish film, television and animation industry. It provides funds for the all of the key stages of production of relevant creative projects including development, production and distribution of feature films, feature documentaries, short films, TV animation series and TV dramas. Screen Ireland promotes opportunities for a diverse range of talent and artistic visions to flourish.

Website Link - https://www.screenireland.ie/about/ifb-vision

The Irish Film Institute is Ireland’s official cultural institution for film. It’s role is to provide Irish audiences with the highest quality of independent, Irish and international film. Ireland’s moving image heritage is preserved in the IFI Irish Film Archive. This interesting preservation allows audiences from all over the world and of all ages to comprehend and critically engage with film.

Website Link - https://ifi.ie/about/

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) is the key controller of broadcasting in Ireland.

It’s main functions are as follows:

·       Regulate broadcasting codes and rules

·       Licencing radio and television services throughout the country of Ireland

·       Reviewing the performance of RTE and TG4

·       Distribute funding for programming relating to Irish culture, heritage and experience

Website Link - https://www.bai.ie/en/about-us/#al-block-1

The Arts Council of Ireland is a government agency responsible for progressing the arts. It works closely with artists, art organisations and public policy makers to provide a platform for arts to flourish in Irish life.

It’s main functions are to:

• Inspire public interest in the arts.
• Promote understanding, admiration and practice of the arts.
• Assist in improving standards in the arts.
• Advise the Minister and other public bodies on the arts.

Website Link - http://www.artscouncil.ie/about/

No Film School is a global community of filmmakers, video producers and creatives. The idea behind the community is to provide a platform for filmmakers to learn from each other without the need of a film school.  Whether the member went to film school or not is irrelevant. This site can assist with building a sustainable, creative careers in this growing creative industry.

Website Link - https://nofilmschool.com/about

Filmmaker IQ is a very well established internet filmmaking school. It offers free advice on how to improve your craft and learn about the numerous aspects of filmmaking. The goal of the organisation is to make filmmaking knowledge accessible to all and provide a very thorough understanding of the intricacies of filmmaking.

Website Link - https://filmmakeriq.com/about/