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Television Drama Development

This scheme aims to provide opportunities for Irish talent to create original drama content

This funding enables Irish producers with a track record in TV Drama production to originate live action TV drama projects.

Who is it for?

You may be eligible if:

  • You are an Irish producer with a television drama project you wish to develop, clear access to the necessary rights in any material that is to be adapted for the screen, and an agreement (at least in principle) with the screenwriter you wish to commission

What do you get?

  • Up to a maximum of €25,000 at first stage and a further €25,000 at second stage or the following stages. 
  • Up to a maximum of €100,000 with third party match funding from other sources.

What can it be used for?

  • This funding will enable teams to produce a detailed bible and pilot script. 
  • Development funding is provided by Screen Ireland for the making of TV dramas predominantly in English or Irish, or a combination of the two.  

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