This New Grant Supports Emerging Irish Genre Writers
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This New Grant Supports Emerging Irish Genre Writers
Text: Izzy Copestake
Applications for the €50,000 grant are now open.
If you’re a screenwriter from or living on the island of Ireland, then you’re going to want to read this. Banjoman Films, one of Ireland’s leading commercial production companies, has launched an exciting new scheme dedicated to supporting Irish screenwriters working on their first or second feature film, particularly those that lean into the thriller, horror or sci-fi genres.
The scheme looks to support Irish screenwriting and bring it to an international audience. As part of the grant, three writers will be awarded a share of the €50,000 pot towards the writing of their screenplay. These writers will also receive ongoing development support.
Dermot Malone, founder of BMAN has said, “Through BMAN, we want to develop original IP for the international market and what better way to kick off than to seek out bold and unexpected ideas from emerging Irish creatives. To partner with Forty Foot and Bankside, both of whom have a body of work and experience we massively admire, is an incredible privilege.”
Speaking on the project, Collie McCarthy of Forty Foot Pictures stated: “Ireland has been home to some standout genre projects and filmmakers over the last few years and I’m really excited to see what gems we can uncover with this incubator.”
Stephen Kelliher of Bankside Films was also enthusiastic, stating “We are thrilled to be embarking on this new collaboration with both BMan Entertainment and Forty Foot Pictures. Ireland has such wonderful creative talent and Irish cinema has always been close to our heart. We look forward to the discovering the next wave of exciting new voices.”
How To Apply:
To apply for the BMAN Entertainment Incubator, screenwriters must submit the following:
- A 300-word synopsis of the project.
- A 1–2-page writer’s statement outlining the vision for the project.
- A 5–10-page treatment or a full script (if available).
- A writer’s biography.
- Links to any produced work (if applicable).
Submission Details:
- Email materials to hello@bmanentertainment.com with the subject line: Incubator: [Project Title].
- Deadline for submissions: 5 pm, Monday, February 3, 2025.
- Selected projects will be announced in March 2025.
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