Northern Ireland Screen has stated that it is not necessary to have broadcaster support for this round but Irish Language Broadcast Fund and broadcaster priorities should be taken on board when developing ideas. This development round is expected to feed into the forthcoming production funding rounds in March and September and applications across all genres of content, including on digital platforms, are welcome.

 

There will be up to £5000 available for single projects and up to £15,000 for slate funding. Applications for funding are available to submit on Flexigrant.

 

The fund is also welcoming development ideas for the Amharc arts documentary scheme for broadcast on TG4 and BBC in this round. The ‘Amharc’ initiative has been created to support the production of landmark creative films on the arts in Northern Ireland today.

 

The initiative will provide film-makers with an opportunity to make distinctive, ambitious productions which will enrich BBC and TG4’s main programming schedules and which will also have a cinematic release.

 

Deadline for applications is January 29th 2021 at 5pm.

 

For more information on applications for this round visit Northern Ireland Screen