Following the success of the inaugural year in 2024, Screen Wicklow and Wicklow Arts Office are excited to announce the launch of the Wicklow Short Film Award for 2025.
Applications for the award will be open from Thursday, 16th January 2025 via the online hub
The purpose of the award is to support filmmakers from Wicklow in creating high-quality, original films in the county.
Eligible projects include narrative films, documentaries, digital films and animations.
The Wicklow Short Film Award is funded by Wicklow County Council and The Arts Council, with support from Clermont Screen Hub.
For 2025, there will be a maximum of two grants of up to €15,000 each for the production of a short film or documentary.
Films should be approximately 10 to 15 minutes in duration, although animation projects may be shorter.
The total fund therefore available for award in 2025 is €30,000.
For any questions about the Wicklow Short Film Award, please reach out to filmaward@wicklowcoco.ie
A FAQ document will also be published online.
The closing date for applications is Friday 7th April, at 4pm.
Please note that this is a film production award, and scripts must be fully developed before applying.
The funding cannot be used to develop scripts or ideas; films must be ready to go into production within two months of receiving funding.
All films must be shot in County Wicklow.
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