IFI Spotlight & IADT: Ireland’s Factual Screen Industry in Conversation. 11:00 am, Friday 12th September 2025 at Irish Film Institute (IFI), Eustace Street, Dublin 2
Tickets: €5, available via IFI.ie @irishfilminstitute.bsky.social

Brendan Canty’s 'Christy' is in cinemas from 29th August 2025. Two estranged brothers with chequered childhoods in the care system suddenly find themselves living under the same roof. They must now reconcile with their pasts and make decisions about the future.

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YouTube video by Channel 5 The Au Pair | Trailer | Channel 5

Oonagh Kearney directs all 4 Episodes of 'The Au Pair' which was broadcast on Channel 5 and Virgin Media in March 2025. www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8fV... Watch on Virgin Media Ireland player at play.virginmediatelevision.ie/shows/9d0106...

Bad Nanny | RTÉ One and RTÉ Player Bad Nanny is a jaw-dropping two-part documentary that unravels the astonishing true story of Samantha Cookes - serial scammer, master manipulator, and at one point, a trusted nanny. Starts Monday 12th May at 9.35pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. See more at: http://www.rte.ie/player

Alan Bradley directs a 2-part documentary series 'Bad Nanny', which screens on RTÉ One on Monday, 12th May at 21:35 and 19th May at 21:35 and on the RTÉ Player. And will also screen on the BBC iPlayer on 12th May 2025. www.youtube.com/watch?v=undO...

A huge thank you to all of the directors who joined us last night at our Directors in Dialogue / Work in Progress meetup!

It was incredible to see our community of screen directors sharing current projects with one another and discussing their craft. We look forward to seeing you at the next one!

🚨 Entries now open for the Galway Film Fair Pitching Competition — sponsored by Wild Atlantic Pictures!

🎥 Submit a 500-word pitch & compete live at the Galway Film Fleadh for a €3,000 prize!

🗓️ Deadline: May 16 (€40) | Late: May 30 (€50)
🔗 More info: www.galwayfilmfleadh.com/filmfair/pit...

Thank you to all the directors and writers who attended the speed-networking event last evening in collaboration with the Irish Writers Union!

We hope this unique opportunity led to meaningful conversations between directors and writers and helped foster long-lasting connections!

Four eccentric, combative and wildly different mothers. Three sons leave. One stays.

Darren Thornton’s “hilariously relatable” Four Mothers is in Irish cinemas tomorrow, proudly supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland. 📽️ 💚

🎟️ Book tickets: www.wheretowatchireland.com/movie/four-m...

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We are excited to announce that Patricia Kelly's latest film, VERDIGRIS, will have a limited theatrical release in select Irish cinemas from April 18. 

Tickets are on sale for the opening weekend in the Light House Cinema, Dublin 2 at this link: www.lighthousecinema.ie/film/verdigris

SDGI invites members to join us at our upcoming events, including networking sessions and industry discussions!

Industry Engagement and Communication Session for Directors Screen Ireland in partnership with the Screen Directors Guild of Ireland are hosting an Industry Engagement and Communication Session.

Screen Ireland, in partnership with SDGI, invites you to an Industry Engagement and Communication Session for directors working in the Irish screen industry. The event will take place on Tuesday, 8th April from 11.30am to 12.30pm.

Please register here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/industry-e...

Looking for a great screenwriter to bring your next project to life? SDGI is teaming up with the Writers Guild of Ireland to deliver a fast-paced opportunity for directors to meet inspiring screenwriting talent. sdgi.ie/meet-your-ne...

🎬✨ Directors & Screenwriters — Ready to Connect?

Looking for your next writer?

We’ve teamed up with the Writers Guild of Ireland to bring SDGI members an exclusive Speed Networking Session.

📅 April 2, 2025

🕕 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

📍 Rose Room, Clarence Hotel, Dublin 2

Let’s make something happen.

Last chance to apply! Res Artis open calls are closing soon for incredible artist residencies worldwide, some of which are available to directors! These opportunities are designed to connect you with a global network.

View all open calls and deadlines here: resartis.org/open-calls/

Ready to transition from documentary to drama? Join award-winning director Conor Morrissey for a 4-day intensive course in April, organised by Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet.

When: April 7th-10th
Cost: €450

More details can be found here: www.creativeskillnet.ie/course/trans...

SDGI is proud to announce that the Principles of Fair and Equitable remuneration is now officially in effect, ensuring that directors, writers, actors, & composers in the Irish screen industry receive transparency & fair & ongoing compensation for their work. sdgi.ie/landmark-agr...

We are delighted to announce the successful completion of three innovative short films, which wrapped last week following an intensive two-month production period throughout January and February. sdgi.ie/sdgis-three-...

Thank you to all of the directors who joined us last night at Generator Dublin for this month's Directors in Dialogue meeting!

We have two speed networking events in April in the works, which will connect directors with talented Irish writers. We hope to see you there!

Mark your calendars for the screening of A SUNKEN PLACE at the IFI on March 12th 6:30PM.

Director Ronan O'Leary and writer-producer Gerard Daly will be attending for a Q&A session after the film.

Sizzle for Success | Creating Compelling Sizzle Reels | March 2025

Sign up for Sizzle for Success and learn how to craft compelling sizzle reels that capture attention and sell your vision.

www.creativeskillnet.ie/course/sizzl...

The 19th edition of The Capital Irish Film Festival takes place February 27 - March 2, 2025 - presents the latest Irish dramatic and documentary features, shorts, art films, and animation releases by Irish and Ireland-based filmmakers in the Washington, D.C. metro area.

Cork International Film Festival is marking its 70th anniversary this year, and is celebrating this milestone edition in November (6th-16th).

The call out for films for the Festival is underway, with an early bird deadline of Friday 28th March (to avail of discounted submission fees).

Brady Corbet Says He Made “Zero” Money From ‘The Brutalist’. Read more about this common issues among directors here: www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

SDGI Members’ Directors Drop-In - Do you need help updating your SDGI profile? Do you have questions about membership or upcoming events, or simply need support with a director’s issue? sdgi.ie/directors-dr...

FERA invites you to the Berlinale conference, “Breaking the 26% Glass Ceiling: Advancing Gender Parity for Women Filmmakers in Europe”, organized in partnership with EFAD. Programme shorturl.at/CEug6 Registration shorturl.at/TfoEH

Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet has created a free self-led course that empowers learners to effectively manage stress and adapt to change. @creativeskillnet.bsky.social creativeskillnet.ie/course/resil...

2025 kicked off with the SDGI ARRI ALEXA Take films shooting around Ireland. Directors Paul Webster and Róisín Loughrey have shot their films and Conor McMahon will begin his virtual production shoot this February. Thank you to Frank Berry for guiding this project & to our incredible partners.