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13 Producers Selected for
2026 Mentorship Programme 🎉
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The National Talent Academy for Film & TV Drama and the WRAP Commission are delighted to announce the 13 producers selected for the second edition of the Screen Producers Mentorship Programme.
Following the success of the 2024–2025 pilot programme, the initiative continues its commitment to supporting producing talent across Ireland working in live-action drama and documentary.
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Screen Stories:
Getting Disabled Writers in the Room (2026)
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This scheme is aimed at Disabled writers who are eager to grow their careers as screenwriters.
It will be shaped around the needs and goals of those selected, offering tailored workshops, mentoring, talks and events to help develop the writer's voices, stories, and creative work.
Deadline for Applications:
9 June
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Above the Line Shadowing Database 2026
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The National Talent Academy for Film & Television Drama (NTA Film & TV) is now seeking applications from Directors, Producers/Creative Producers, Writers, Development Executives and Script Editors for shadowing opportunities on upcoming feature films and television drama productions.
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Animation Open Mentorship Programme 2026
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The NTAA is delighted to launch our latest Animation Mentorship Programme, offering support across all areas of animation production.
This year we are introducing an Open Mentorship, where the applicant has the opportunity to request a specific type of mentorship that would be beneficial to them.
Deadline for Applications:
29 May 2026
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Westmeath NTAA Animation Award 2026
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Westmeath County Council Arts Office and the National Talent Academy for Animation are partnering to offer an Award of €8,000 to emerging animation artists.
Applicants are invited to submit applications for a 3-5 minute short animated film.
Deadline for Applications:
1 June 2026
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Creative CG Compositing in Nuke -
Masterclass with Josh Parks
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The National Talent Academy for VFX is excited to offer another 12 participants a place on this very popular masterclass with Josh Parks.
Classes run for 4 weeks with 1-hour online live sessions each Thursday evening, where the student is taken through the week's training topic, followed by weekly check-ins via email.
Deadline for Applications:
3 June
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Introduction to Compositing
plus Work Placement
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We are excited to offer 15 applicants a place on this FREE six week Introduction to Compositing training course, followed by a two-week paid work placement.
Our aim and intention is to facilitate the work placements directly after completion of the training programme where possible.
Deadline for Applications:
3 June
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Crew South | Complexion Diversity Workshop
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The aim of this in-person course is to provide makeup artists with the practical knowledge, confidence, and technical skills required to work professionally and respectfully with a full range of skin tones and complexions across live-action Film & TV Drama and unscripted productions.
Deadline For Applications:
25 May 2026
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Crew South | Film Marketing & Publicity Essentials Course
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This dynamic one-day course explores the fundamentals of film and TV publicity, showing how creative campaigns can build audience awareness, attract industry attention, and support a film’s journey from festival premiere to release - regardless of budget or scale.
Deadline for Applications:
29 May 2026
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Crew | Access Coordinator Course
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This course will take a barrier removal approach. It will cover the basics of production, where access barriers may arise and how to advocate for and on behalf of deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent cast and crew, from Greenlight to Post, on set and off.
Deadline For Applications:
10 July 2026
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Crew East | Excel for the Screen Sector - ADVANCED
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This online course run by the National Talent Academies: Film & TV Crew Academy East will aid the user to get a better understanding of the capabilities of Excel and support them in setting up a departmental budget and the tools to maintain it.
Deadline For Applications:
25 May 2026
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Crew East | First day on set as a Camera Trainee
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This course is designed to prepare aspiring camera trainees for their first days working on a professional film set, equipping them with the essential skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to perform effectively within the camera department.
Deadline For Applications:
25 May 2026
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Crew East | Job Share Employers Info Session
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This lunch & learn info session, taking place online on 17 June, is the first in the series for 2026, and is designed for employers in the screen sector who are interested in knowing more about facilitating job sharing on their productions.
Deadline For Registrations:
15 June 2026
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Crew Academies | Crew Shadowing Scheme
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