About the Fund
Developing a slate involves strong creative instincts and capabilities as well as the management of talent and timelines. The Creative Futures Direct Slate Fund is about building strong culturally relevant IP from creatives across the country, that reaches Irish and international audiences.
The total fund is €3,000,000 with particular focus given to applications with a nationwide scope or vision. The Creative Futures Direct Slate Fund is provided in the form of a loan which will recoup from projects that go into production.
The minimum contribution per slate will be €75,000 with a maximum of €250,000 for scripting and artistic development. There will be a range of funding awards which will be determined with reference to format and selection criteria below. All submissions are unlikely to reach maximum levels of awards. The loan is inclusive of up to 25% in producer’s fees and overhead in the budgeted development for each project.
Who Can Apply
Irish Production Companies (production companies registered in the Republic of Ireland which have an office and staff based in the Republic of Ireland) working in the areas of Feature Film (Live Action and Animation), Multiple Ep Series (Animation and / or TV Drama) and Documentary.
Slates may be a mix of genre and / or format, solely or collectively made up of any of the above. We recognise that many companies work across a mix of formats and there will be flexibility within the funding awards. Companies applying for slate funding in documentary may also apply for series development as well as single features.
Applicants must have produced at least one feature film, series or documentary as lead producer.
How to Apply
Applicants must fill in the Application Form (available via Screen Ireland website) to include detailed creative business plan and submit via email to applications@screenireland.ie (Subject Line: Creative Futures Direct Slate Fund Submission) by the deadline.
Screen Ireland aim to process a decision within thirty working days of the deadline for applications.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 17th November 2023.
Consideration for support will only be processed on receipt of a completed application form. Decisions will be administered by a panel of both internal and external assessors.
For Creative Future Direct Slate Plan / Application Detail please click here.