New deascéal Initiative Launched to Support Short Film Production in South of Munster

A new short film funding and development initiative, deascéal, has been launched to support the production of high-quality Irish short films across the south of Munster. The scheme will fund four live-action narrative short films in 2026, creating new opportunities for filmmakers based in Cork, Cork City, Kerry and Waterford, and strengthening regional production capacity across the South.

Each selected project will receive a production bursary of €14,000, supporting the creation of original short films between 8 and 15 minutes in length. One film will be produced in each participating region, with all projects shot entirely within their respective counties or city areas.

The official launch of deascéal will take place on Monday, 30 March at 18:00 the Millennium Hall, Cork City.

Submissions open on Sunday, 12 April.

Further information can be found here.