The July briefing had gone stale. This is the current version. Ireland's screen and performance world is full of useful public routes, but they are scattered across funders, festivals, training pages and industry bodies. CastMe's job is to make those routes easier to see without pretending we own them.
Always check the official source before applying. Deadlines, eligibility and fees can change, and the organisation running the opportunity is the final authority.
Closest deadlines
- September 1, 2026: Screen Ireland Creative Screen Industry Awards Funding deadline for award ceremonies taking place from January 1 to April 30, 2027.
- September 7, 2026: Screen Ireland festival funding deadline for Irish film festivals and international Irish film festivals taking place from January 1 to April 30, 2027.
- September 10, 2026: Arts Council Authored Works Award deadline.
- September 10, 2026: Screen Ireland TV Unscripted Producer Programme application deadline.
- September 18, 2026: NEMO Northern European Mobility Opportunity closes.
October Screen Ireland rounds
Screen Ireland's funding page currently lists the next production and distribution deadlines as October 23, 2026 at 1pm, with development funding listed for October 30, 2026 at 1pm. These are producer/company-facing routes, so performers should read them as industry context unless they are attached to an eligible production company.
What this means for performers
Not every industry deadline is something an actor can apply for directly. But these dates still matter. Funding rounds, festivals, training programmes and production supports shape what gets made, when projects move, and where new roles may appear later.
That is why CastMe connects the dots: open roles when they exist, Studio when you need to practise, Showcase when you need one clean link, and the Industry Hub when you need to understand the wider map.