IRELAND CONNECT
About the program
Ireland Connect is a competitive, curated co-production program designed for established Australian and Ireland based film and television producers seeking global partners and financing, and is held as part of the SPA Connect Market at SCREEN FOREVER 38.
The initiative aims to accelerate global partnerships and leverage additional funding streams to create new award-winning film and TV projects for global audiences. Ireland Connect will provide selected Australian producers with unique advantages to progress and finance their film or TV projects with Ireland-based production partners and agencies.
The producers selected to participate in the program will be offered a day of events focused on doing business and unlocking additional funding with their counterparts, including exclusive talks, networking and bespoke 1-1 meetings on 18 March prior to the official opening of SCREEN FOREVER 38.
Before you apply
Australian applicants must hold a valid, fully paid SCREEN FOREVER 38 Gold Coast Registration before submitting an application to participate in Ireland Connect. You can register here.
Applicants will need to demonstrate they have a producer or executive producer credit on at least one;
- feature film or long from TV series, or;
- an episodic short form series (minimum 30 minutes total duration) acquired or commissioned by and broadcast on a local Australian platform.
Producers will be selected based on their previous experience, and their specified interest and motivation to grow internationally and expand their international networks.
Incomplete applications in the Ireland Connect website cannot be saved, so refer to this sample application guide before starting your application.
SPA is serious about diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from those whose voices and experiences are underrepresented in our industry. If you require any support in your application or feel the eligibility requirements are a barrier to you applying for this program, we would love you to contact us to discuss your involvement.
Key Dates
- 16 Nov 2023 9am AEDT - Applications Open
- 6 Dec 2023 5pm AEDT - Applications Close
- 11-15 Dec 2023 - Successful applicants notified
- 18 March 2024 - Ireland Connect @ Gold Coast, QLD
- 19-21 March 2024 - SCREEN FOREVER @ Gold Coast, QLD
Irish applicants should apply via Screen Producers Ireland.
Why you should apply
Hear from some of the participants in our UK Connect program held at SCREEN FOREVER 37, where ten dynamic UK-based producers and a number of agencies, buyers and distributors joined ten Australian producers to forge new relationships and launch new projects.
SPA is thrilled to see a number of projects progressing and strategic alliances developed between the UK and AUS producers who took part in the inaugural Gobal Connect program.
If you have any questions about your eligibility for Ireland Connect or need to modify your submitted application, contact the SPA Connect team at connect@screenproducers.org.au
If you have any questions about your eligibility for Ireland Connect or need to modify your submitted application, contact the SPA Connect team at connect@screenproducers.org.au
Ireland Connect is proudly supported by Screen Producers Ireland
SCREEN FOREVER is proudly supported by the Queensland Government, through Screen Queensland.
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We acknowledge and pay respects to them and all their descendants both past and present. We also acknowledge the many Aboriginal people from other regions as well as Torres Strait and South Sea Islander people who now live in the local area and have made an important contribution to the community.