Funding rounds and film festival submissions for Irish writers, directors, producers and filmmakers, checked against current official sources for 13-19 July 2026.
CastMe brings current Irish screen opportunities into one readable briefing, but applications always go through the organisation running the fund or festival. Read the official rules, check fees and eligibility, and allow time for technical issues before submitting.
Three routes with four active deadlines. Check the source immediately before preparing an application.
Screen Ireland's current production funding round closes at 1pm. Applications must follow the published process and eligibility requirements.
Intended for qualifying Irish producers and production companies.
Support for projects that have completed principal photography but need funding to finish. Published maximums are EUR 100,000 for live action or animation and EUR 50,000 for documentary.
Applications are made by eligible Irish producers under Screen Ireland's published terms.
The regular FilmFreeway deadline is 15 July, followed by a late deadline on 15 August. The festival is scheduled for 25-27 September 2026.
Category rules and submission fees apply.
The festival's late deadline covers its published film, script, debut or student and image categories. An extended deadline follows on 12 August.
Review the category, runtime and fee requirements before submitting.
Last checked: 13 July 2026. A deadline or condition can change after publication. The linked official page remains the final authority.
These deadlines allow a little more preparation, but eligibility and submission materials can take time.
Open to eligible individuals and organisations. The published maximum is EUR 90,000, with a research and development strand of up to EUR 10,000.
Read the award guidelines and applicant requirements before beginning.
The 31 July late deadline covers features, feature documentaries and listed international short categories. Irish and Cork short-film categories have a separate late deadline on 7 August.
Premiere requirements, completion dates, runtime limits and category-specific rules apply.
Dingle's open call includes features, documentaries and short films, with a strong Irish-language focus. The 2026 festival runs from 13-15 November.
Films must meet the published completion-date, category and submission requirements.
CastMe does not run or judge these funds and festivals. We organise public information so Ireland's performance and screen community can find the right route faster, while directing every application back to the organisation responsible.
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