Creative Ireland South Dublin is seeking applications from filmmakers living in the South Dublin County Council administrative area, who have a developed script which has been seen by a Director and has input from a Producer, for the Film Award 2026. The aim of the award is to develop talent, creativity, and activity in filmmaking within the South Dublin County.

For strand A : The Award of up to €10,000 will be made to a filmmaker or film company towards the cost of production of a short film (drama or documentary) of 12 – 15 minutes in duration to be shot in South Dublin County administrative area. 

For Strand B: This year we are also inviting applications from emerging filmmakers who are currently developing a script with the view to being selected for a film industry mentoring day covering application writing, scriptwriting and networking workshops.

Please note that the details of events listed above are provided by the relevant Local Authorities.