Resources

Our comprehensive database of industry-related resources is free to access for all SPI members. 

Find the information or documentation you need under the categories below:

Business Affairs

SPI recognises the complex role of creative entrepreneur and to help support our members we provides a range of supports in relation to business affairs; including information and template documents relating to legal and financial management of productions contracting, co-production, and licencing as well as helpful links for legal and accounting information. You can also find links to for specialist advice in the Industry Links portion of our website. 

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section-481-tax-credit-update.pdf
Section 481 Tax Credit Update
pdf | 1.06 MB Member Only
legal-considerations-development-phase-spi.pdf
Legal considerations development phase
pdf | 196.83 KB Member Only
s481-15.11.22.pdf
Section 481 2022 presentation
pdf | 570.74 KB Member Only

Funders and Funding

There are multiple sources of funding for both English and Irish language productions in Ireland.  From our Public Service Media, RTÉ and TG4, Coimisiún na Meán Sound and Vision Scheme, National screen agency – Screen Ireland, regional funding from the WRAP Fund and European funding from Creative Media Europe. There is also the Film and TV tax credit Section 481 which is applicable to a wide section of genres. Find out more about these opportunities here.

new-era-review-of-rte-for-the-dcenr_may-2014.pdf
New Era Review of RTÉ for the DCENR_May 2014
pdf | 1.9 MB Member Only
bai-irish-language-action-plan-2019.pdf
BAI Irish Language Action Plan 2019
pdf | 651.07 KB Member Only
tg4-code-of-fair-trading-practice.pdf
TG4 Code of Fair Trading Practice
pdf | 852.44 KB Member Only
rte-code-of-fair-trading-practice-2013.pdf
RTÉ Code of Fair Trading Practice 2013
pdf | 409.7 KB Member Only
screen-ireland-strategy_building-for-a-creative-future-2024.pdf
Screen Ireland Strategy_Building for a Creative Future 2024
pdf | 6.02 MB Member Only
rte-strategy-2020-2024.pdf
RTÉ Strategy 2020-2024
pdf | 2.63 MB Member Only

Human Resources 

SPI negotiates and oversees the implementation of Union agreements with the ICTU affiliated sectoral Unions. In addition to this we provide support to members in ensuring that their internal HR policies and procedures are up to date and compliant with legislation. This section provides a suite of template HR documents, up to date information on SPI/Union agreements, and information on IR/HR best practice, as well as helpful links. You can also find links to specialist HR consultants in the Industry Links portion of our website. 

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2020-crew-agreement-overview-and-documents.pdf
2020 Crew Agreement Overview and Documents
pdf | 2.31 MB Member Only
absence-management-policy-template.pdf
Absence Management Policy Template
pdf | 129.74 KB Member Only
adoptive-leave-sample-policy.pdf
Adoptive Leave - Sample Policy
pdf | 132.28 KB Member Only
contract-of-employment-requirements.pdf
Contract of Employment Requirements
pdf | 111.1 KB Member Only
dignity-at-work-key-resources-and-information.pdf
Dignity at Work - Key Resources and Information
pdf | 36.61 KB Member Only
dignity-at-work-policy-template.pdf
Dignity at Work Policy Template
pdf | 186.24 KB Member Only
dignity-at-work-posters.pdf
Dignity at Work Posters
pdf | 167.95 KB Member Only
dignity-at-work-powerpoint-presentation.pdf
Dignity at Work - Powerpoint Presentation
pdf | 230.69 KB Member Only
disciplinary-policy-sample-template.pdf
Disciplinary Policy Sample Template
pdf | 151.41 KB Member Only
diversity-and-inclusion-sample-policy.pdf
Diversity and Inclusion Sample Policy
pdf | 110.33 KB Member Only
equal-opportunities-and-dignity-at-work-policy-template.pdf
Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work Policy Template
pdf | 71.32 KB Member Only
fair-procedures-a-practical-guide-for-people-manager.pdf
Fair Procedures A Practical Guide for People Manager
pdf | 1.53 MB Member Only

Compliance

SPI supports its members in ensuring they are providing a safe work environment with necessary protection in place for employees. In order to support this, we provide information and documents relating to Health and Safety, Data Protection, Child Welfare, Covid-19 and other compliance requirements, as well as helpful links. You can also find links to specialist H&S providers in the Industry Links portion of our website. 

child-protection-and-welfare-policy-guidance-document.pdf
Child Protection and Welfare Policy- Guidance Document
pdf | 415.62 KB Member Only
data-protection-policy-checklist.pdf
Data Protection Policy Checklist
pdf | 103.41 KB Member Only
data-protection-policy-update.pdf
Data Protection Policy Update
pdf | 265.93 KB Member Only
gdpr-note-to-production-companies.pdf
GDPR Note to Production Companies
pdf | 666.19 KB Member Only
briefing-paper-on-the-gender-pay-gap-information-act-2021-the-act-for-screen-producers-ireland.pdf
Briefing Paper on the Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021
pdf | 82.67 KB Member Only
risk-assessment-document_sample-not-template.pdf
Risk Assessment Document_Sample-Not Template
pdf | 172.83 KB Member Only
monkeypox-key-facts.pdf
Monkeypox Key Facts
pdf | 158.33 KB Member Only

ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) 

It is more critical than ever that the sector plays a leading role in sustainability, diversity, and inclusion and that this is unpinned by good corporate governance and oversight. In order to support this work and to help members lead on this within their own companies SPI provides template documents, best practice information and sample policies on topics such as Diversity and Inclusion and sustainable production, as well as helpful links. 

council-of-europe-recommendation-on-gender-equality-_-media.pdf
Council of Europe Recommendation on Gender Equality
pdf | 6.39 MB Member Only

Policy & Research

SPI is the leading voice of policy in the Irish Creative Screen Sector. We submit policy papers, on a wide variety of screen sector issues, which are intended to stimulate action in order to sustain and grow the Irish production sector. This section contains these policy papers, along with, other research documents that set out the situation in the Irish sector, as well as the European.  

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Resources for individuals arriving from Ukraine

Welcome / Ласкаво просимо / добро пожаловат

If you’ve recently arrived in Ireland from Ukraine, we can assist with making contacts, building a network, navigating the sector in Ireland, looking for work, or even just introduce you to people to grab a cup of coffee with, or answer questions.

More information about Screen Producers Ireland, Animation Ireland and the sector can be found below. Read more here.

SPI TV

SPI TV is an exclusive members-only resource that contains videos of SPI’s events, training and updates. If you have missed one of our events, you can catch up on it here. To get access become a member.

Member Opportunities

This section contains co-production opportunities from companies outside of Ireland. Please click on each document to view a brief description of the project and requirements, and if you are interested get in touch with the company directly to find out more.

If you are a company that is looking for an Irish co-production partner and would like us to post an opportunity, please provide information as per this template to info@screenproducersireland.com and we can list it in this section.

Annual Reports

Our most recent annual reports and financial statements are available to our members and can be found in this section.

Levy Calculator

The SPI Production Levy is a vital source of funding for the organisation and allows us to continue to provide essential services and representation for producers. See here for Levy Calculator and submit your levy form online.