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Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
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The national agency for the Irish film, TV & animation industry. Updates will let you know the latest news for the Irish screen industries. #IrishFilm #IrishTV

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Behind the scene (design) for Retirement Plan 🖼️🔨
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Retirement Plan 🖼️ Behind the Scenes 🖼️ Scene Design
YouTube video by John Kelly
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January 5, 2026 at 2:39 PM
From Crumlin Shopping Centre to the Forty Foot – take a look below at the inspirations and visual research behind the scene design of John Kelly's Retirement Plan. 🌊 🖼️

Retirement Plan is one of fifteen short films shortlisted for Best Animated Short at the 2026 Academy Awards.

#IrishAnimation
January 5, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Retirement Plan is on Disney Plus in UK/Europe ✨ With subtitles in 15 languages 🪄 #plandejubilación
January 3, 2026 at 11:28 AM
A highlight in a brand-new year of Irish film to look forward to. 📽️ 💚

Mark your calendars: Brian Durnin’s award-winning debut Spilt Milk is coming to Irish cinemas on March 20th 2026.

#IrishFilm
Tallinn, Glasgow premiere 'Spilt Milk' acquired for UK-Ireland
EXCLUSIVE: It is the first UK-Ireland acquisition for nascent Ireland-based distributor Beach Pictures.
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January 5, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Retirement Plan is now available to watch on Disney+ in UK/Europe, subtitled in 15 languages 🌐

The animation short film has been shortlisted in the Best Animated Short category for the 98th Academy Awards and is proudly supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland.

#irishanimation #foryourconsideration
January 2, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Anger. Management.

It’s time to #ChooseYourSide – watch Saipan in cinemas across Ireland, proudly supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland. ⚽ 💚

🎟️ Book tickets here: www.wheretowatchireland.com/movie/saipan...
January 2, 2026 at 12:21 PM
✍️ Storyhouse Lab returns for its third edition next year from 13-17 April 2026!

Emerging screenwriters particularly those working in the Irish language and/or are from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply to this immersive script development initiative.

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3LTxeBI
December 18, 2025 at 11:42 AM
⚡ The National Talent Academies have announced that applications are now open for the next round of both the First Credit Short Film Scheme & NTA Short Film Fund!

Applications for both schemes close on Friday, 6th March 2026.

Learn More ➡️ www.nationaltalentacademies.ie/news/applica...
December 17, 2025 at 12:33 PM
✍️ Screenplay Unlimited have announced the selected participants who will take part in the Stage 2 of The Rewrite Stuff: 12 Ways to a Stronger Series programme, proudly supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland.

Learn more ➡️ www.screenplayunlimited.com/2025-2026-sc...
2025-2026 Screen Ireland Series Rewrite - Stage 2 Selection &
With the support of Screen Ireland through the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme, we are delighted to announce that we have selected 25 experienced storytellers (writers, directors, producers,
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December 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Note to prospective Screen Ireland applicants: all 2026 deadlines for the agency's Development, Production and Distribution funding strands have now been announced. Full guidelines and eligibility criteria are available to consult on screenireland.ie.
December 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A brand new 2k restoration of John Huston’s adaptation of James Joyce’s The Dead will be screening at the @irishfilminstitute.bsky.social early next year, proudly supported by the Screen Ireland Digital Restoration Project. 📽️ 💚

📅 Tuesday 6th January 2026
⏰ 6.30pm
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December 16, 2025 at 11:55 AM
📺 The next edition of the Meet the Commissioners & Funders Webinar Series will take place online from 19-23 January 2026!

Hear from senior channel decision makers who will share key insights, trends, funding opportunities & more.

Learn more & register now ➡️ www.screenireland.ie/news/registr...
December 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Bringing the Christmas magic straight from Lapland to Ireland’s television screens. 🎅 💚

Irish production company Ink&Light new animated film Santa’s Holiday will premiere on RTÉ ONE on 24th December 2025 at 17.15.

Find out more about the film 👉 www.screenireland.ie/news/new-ani...

#IrishAnimation
December 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
“A charismatic, transformative talent”

Screen Ireland is delighted to congratulate Irish actor Danielle Galligan, who has been selected for the 29th edition of European Shooting Stars. 🌠

#IrishTalent
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Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland is delighted to congratulate Irish actor Danielle Galligan,...
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December 15, 2025 at 2:47 PM
❓ Did you know that Screen Ireland offers a series of free self-led online courses designed for the creative screen sector?

Screen industry professionals can register for a range of modules covering health & safety, workplace well-being, mentoring & more.

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/41JaVBt
December 15, 2025 at 11:06 AM
⚡ Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland is delighted to announce the mentorship pairings for the 2025 round of the Screen Mentoring Scheme.

25 screen professionals have each been paired with a leading industry mentor to support their professional development.

Read more ➡️ www.screenireland.ie/news/fis-eir...
December 11, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Domhnall Gleeson will be honoured with an Oscar Wilde Award at the upcoming 20th edition of the event.

The Irish actor’s work includes roles Brooklyn, Frank and more recently voiceover work for John Kelly’s short film Retirement Plan. 📽️ 💚

🔗 www.screenireland.ie/news/domhnal...

#IrishTalent
December 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
“A hugely entertaining and bittersweet drama about the inescapable bonds of family” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ @irishexaminer.bsky.social

Horseshoe is currently in cinemas across Ireland, proudly supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland. 📽️ 💚

🎟️ Book tickets: www.wheretowatchireland.com/movie/horses...

#IrishFilm
Film reviews: Horseshoe authentically skewers the Irish family dynamic
Cinematographer Jass Foley makes the most of the wild County Sligo landscape
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December 9, 2025 at 1:58 PM
In a discussion with 10 other short film teams and @variety.com, John Kelly talks all things Retirement Plan – and teases his next film, proudly supported by Screen Ireland’s flagship Frameworks scheme. 👀🐀

#IrishTalent #Frameworks
Meet the Short Film Teams Bridging the Generations With Kindness, Bravery and Empathy
Marnie Blok, Jack Howard, Linden Feng, Hannah Palumbo, John Kelly, Merced Elizondo, Lee Knight, Hayder Rothschild Hoozeer, Tony Mucci, Pier-Philippe Chevigny and Trevor Morris discuss their short film...
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December 9, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Virgin Media Television, in partnership with Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, announced today the four winning projects of this year’s Virgin Media Discovers competition! 🎬 💚

Our huge congratulations to the successful teams.

Find out more 👉
www.screenireland.ie/news/virgin-...

#IrishTalent
December 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
⚡The FÍS TV Summit is coming back in 2026!

@ardan-ie.bsky.social have confirmed that the first panel of the event will be a case study of The Traitors Ireland with the production company behind the show.

🎟️ Early bird tickets are now available here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/fis-tv-sum...

#IrishTV
December 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
In the space between life and death a man’s spirit is given one last chance to dance.

The Last Set is now available to watch on Screen Ireland’s Shorts Player. 🦙 💚

Watch now ➡️ shorts.screenireland.ie/films/the-la...

#IrishAnimation #Frameworks
December 3, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Four new Storyland dramas will premiere on @rte2.rte.ie and @player.rte.ie this December, showcasing fresh Irish storytelling and emerging talent.

Find out more about the projects and when to tune in to watch them 👉 www.screenireland.ie/news/rte-and...

#IrishTV
December 3, 2025 at 10:46 AM
“A desperately moving and beautifully made documentary” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ @irishtimes.com

Born That Way continues to screen across Ireland this December, with final screenings in the @irishfilminstitute.bsky.social this week and new screenings in Cork, Galway, Belfast and more.

#IrishFilm
December 2, 2025 at 9:51 AM
FOLÚNTAS: Tá Fís Éireann ag iarraidh Cúntóir Feidhmiúcháin agus Comhordaitheoir, Oifig an Phríomhoifigigh Feidhmiúcháin agus an Bhoird a earcú le bheith ar an bhfoireann.

📅 Spriocdháta iarratais: 5.00 p.m., 15 Nollaig 2025.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM