Pathways Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Fund Expands to Include Documentary and Non-Scripted TV Productions
Mon 3rd April 2023
Following the previous successful iterations of the Pathways Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fund in 2021 and 2022, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland (Screen Ireland) and Atlantic Academy are pleased to announce that a further €300,000 has been allocated for the funding scheme in 2023.
The fund will be used to provide inclusive above and below-the-line opportunities on productions for those from diverse and under-represented communities and those where access to the industry would historically be limited.
Additionally, this year’s round of funding will also welcome applications from producers and production companies seeking to provide inclusive opportunities on documentary or non-scripted TV productions, in addition to film and television drama productions.
Applications are welcome for proposals that address the following in particular:
Opportunities for under-represented participants wishing to transition from other sectors.
Opportunities for those who wish to return to the Film & TV sector after a period of absence.
Opportunities for refugees seeking to transition to the Film & TV sector.
Gender and diversity balance in specific departments and roles where gender and diversity would historically be skewed.
Opportunities that offer significant career advancement opportunities for participants in priority areas where significant skills gaps exist or where significant barriers to taking on this opportunity exists.
Through this scheme, producers and production companies can apply for a funding award of up to €20,000 per production/project in 2023. A higher funding award may be considered if the production is offering exceptional ED&I opportunities (subject to review by the awarding panel). More than one application per annum per producer/company is allowed, with a maximum allowance of €40,000 per annum per producer/company. Projects awarded funding must commence production before 31st December 2023.
The Pathways Fund will be open throughout 2023 until the total fund is fully expended.
For more information about the Film, TV Drama, TV Unscripted & Documentary
Pathways Fund or to make an application, please visit the dedicated webpage: