Frequently Asked Questions

It is important for script-writers seeking to work in the Irish industry to be familiar with Irish film and television drama productions. Information about production companies based in Ireland is available on our production company directory, the production companies individual websites and IMDB.

The Writers Guild of Ireland (WGI) as a good resource for writers.

The WGI is the representative body in Ireland for writers for the stage, screen, radio and digital media. The Guild is an organisation run by writers for writers.

Screen Ireland is the national development agency for Irish filmmaking and the Irish film, television and animation industry. The agency provides a range of development funding programmes to enable writers, directors and producers to develop and prepare a screenplay project for production | Screen Ireland development funding.

Screen Skills Ireland is the national training and development resource specifically created for the Irish screen sectors.

Screen Skills Ireland run training programmes and master classes for all areas of film including screenwriting. Their courses often offer a good opportunity to meet other writers, directors and producers.

For other useful screen industry news see IFTN, Scannain, Broadcast and Screen Daily

You will need to directly contact a suitable Production Company who may have an interest in producing your documentary idea. Screen Producers Ireland is the representative body for independent Film, TV, Animation and Digital production companies operating in Ireland, we do not produce any programming ourselves.

We represent the majority of Production Companies in Ireland so you’ll find an A-Z list on our website production company directory. Each company has a profile of the type of programming they produce with links to their own websites available for further information.

There are a number of different ways to move into the industry, a good first port of call is Screen Skills Ireland who offer a number of courses aimed at those in the industry and those looking to transition into the industry.

Another useful resource is the IFTN website

All our members are listed on our Production Company Directory should you wish to get in touch with them directly. Alternatively, please email us at info@screenproducersireland.com and we can advertise your call on our member-only portal Member Opportunities. Please outline your requirements, brief description of your project and your contact details.

More information about shooting in Ireland can be found at the Screen Ireland website including details funding, infrastructure, locations and support networks.

Screen Guilds of Ireland represents Irish film and television workers across the various departments within the Irish film and television industry.

If you’re looking for an Irish production company to work with visit our production company directory.

If you would like to have your opportunity listed on our website you can submit here.

Screen Guilds of Ireland represents crew across many departments, Accounts, Art, Assistant Directors, Camera, Construction, Continuity, Costume, Facilities, Editing, Grips, Hair, Locations, Make Up, Modelmaking, Production, Props, Prosthetics, Set Decoration, Sound, Special Effects, Stunts, Transport and Visual Effects. You will find contact information for each of the guilds here. If you are looking for extras please see the following: Movie Extras, The Extras Department, Extras Ireland.

We have compiled a list of legal firms, insurance companies, studios and commissioning bodies here.

You will need to directly contact a suitable Production Company who may have an interest in producing your documentary idea. Screen Producers Ireland is the representative body for independent Film, TV, Animation and Digital production companies operating in Ireland, we do not produce any programming ourselves.

We represent the majority of Production Companies in Ireland so you’ll find an A-Z list on our website production company directory. Each company has a profile of the type of programming they produce with links to their own websites available for further information.