Screen Ireland's flagship scheme Focus Shorts now open for applications for 2026
Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland is delighted to announce that Focus Shorts, the agency's flagship scheme for the making of live-action, fiction short films is now open for applications for 2026.
Focus Shorts aims to encourage strong, original storytelling, exceptional visual flair, and production values appropriate to the big screen. It offers an opportunity for producers, directors and writers to work in a professional environment that will bring their experience up to a higher level and can be seen as a stepping stone for more ambitious projects.
Focus Shorts can be up to 10 minutes in length and receive a budget of up to €70,000.
Eligibility criteria, guidelines and instructions on how to apply are available here.
The deadline for applications is 1pm on Friday 30th January 2026.
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