This funding is for TV drama series originated and creatively led by Irish talents – directors, writers, producers

You may be eligible if:

• You are an Irish producer with a television drama series you wish to produce, with clear access to the necessary rights and prior international marketplace finance and substantial broadcaster or TV streaming service funding
• Applications will generally express Irish culture in some way and the practical management must be primarily in Irish hands

Funding under this programme is generally provided by Screen Ireland for the making of projects predominantly in English or Irish, or a combination of the two. Funding is available up to 10% of the series budget.

Maximum Award

€650,000 - €950,000 depending on total budget

TV Drama Production funding is available to Irish producers (independent production companies registered in the Republic of Ireland which have an office and staff based in the Republic of Ireland). Funding is available for a TV drama series. Clear access to the necessary rights in any material that is to be adapted for the screen and an agreement in place with the screenwriter and director must be obtained before an application is submitted. Evidence of international marketplace finance and substantial broadcaster or TV streaming service funding must also be provided at application stage. Applications without substantial broadcaster or TV streaming service funding and/or international marketplace finance attached will not be supported.