Screen Wicklow and Wicklow Arts Office are pleased to announce a new Wicklow Short Film Award for 2024, which was launched at the Clermont Screen Hub at Wicklow County Campus by Actor, Broadcaster and Author Laura Whitmore.

The purpose of the award is to support Wicklow filmmakers to make high-quality, original films in the county. Narrative films, documentary, digital film and animation are all eligible to apply.

For 2024, there will be a maximum of 2 grants of up to €15,000 each for the production of a short film or documentary. Films should be approximately 10-15 minutes in duration, although animation projects may be shorter. The total fund therefore for award in 2024 is €30,000.00.

For more information and to apply for the Wicklow Short Film Award, please go to https://www.wicklow.ie/Business/Film/Funding

The closing date for receipt of applications was set at 24th May 2024.

Wicklow Short Film Award has been developed by Screen Wicklow and Wicklow Arts Office, and is funded by Wicklow County Council and Creative Ireland, and supported by Clermont Screen Hub.  It is founded following comprehesive research and an audit of existing local and national film investment opportunties.  It is designed to provide support in County Wicklow not currently available from any other source. 

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