Northern Ireland Screen

15/10/2026

👏 Congratulations to Ciarán McMenamin (Skintown) and Dallan Shovlin (You’ll Never Believe Who’s Dead), who have both been longlisted for Best Debut Screenwriter at the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) 2026!

From a coming-of-age story set in 1990s Enniskillen to a Christmas family heist, the two films bring very different stories to the screen, with both receiving support from Northern Ireland Screen.

Nominees are set to be announced on 3 November, ahead of the awards ceremony on 6 December.

🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/aeMr50ZY1H4

British Independent Film Awards

15/10/2026

15/10/2026

🎬 Meet our New Writer Focus 2026/27 participants!

We're delighted to introduce Carol Murphy, Tom Harbinson and David McCrea, the three talented writers selected for this year's New Writer Focus programme! ✍️

From gothic horror and gripping revenge stories to survival thrillers, each writer brings a unique voice and an exciting feature film project to the programme.

Discover more about the writers, their projects and what's ahead for them as they develop their scripts with Northern Ireland Screen.

👉 Read the full article: https://ow.ly/qciC50ZXVLL

Meet Carol Murphy, Tom Harbinson and David McCrea, the three emerging screenwriters selected for Northern Ireland Screen’s New Writer Focus 2026/27 scheme.

14/10/2026

The first two instalments of the four-part documentary series Architects of America streaming now.🎬

Douglas Beattie reflects on the support provided by Northern Ireland Screen’s Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund, from production funding to guidance from Ulster-Scots consultants, and the role it played in bringing the series to screen.

▶️ Catch up on the series so far on GB News Youtube:
Part 1 – Foundations of Freedom
Part 2 – Rebellion to Revolution

The last two parts of the series are set to air 2027.

14/10/2026

Four Northern Ireland films are heading to Newport Beach Film Festival!

We're delighted to see four films made by Northern Ireland talent, with support from Northern Ireland Screen, featuring at this year's Newport Beach Film Festival (15–22 October).

The festival programme includes Damian McCann's Irish-language heist thriller Aontas, Terry Loane's historical drama Faraway Home, and two projects from Belfast-based Fine Point Films, Dallan Shovlin's dark comedy You'll Never Believe Who's Dead, produced by Trevor Birney, and Michael Barwise and Seán Mullan's documentary Unmasked: From Actor to Animal Activist.

👏 A fantastic showcase of Northern Ireland's filmmaking talent and storytelling on the international stage!

🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/4ytw50ZXukk

Yellowmoon

14/10/2026

Ceol 1798, sraith fáisnéise ceoil nua i gceithre pháirt, a pléann oidhreacht Éirí Amach 1798 tríd léirithe beo, ábhair cartlainne agus na scéalta taobh thiar de na hamhráin atá go fóill ábhartha sa lá inniu ann.🎵

Léirithe ag Imagine Media agus le tacaíocht ó Chiste Craoltóireachta Gaeilge s’againn, ceanglaíonn an tsraith seo ceol agus tallann den scoth agus nach mór duit a fheiceáil.

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Ceol 1798, a new four-part musical documentary series, explores the legacy of the 1798 Rebellion through live performances, stories and archive material.🎵

Produced by Imagine Media and supported by our Irish Language Broadcast Fund, the series brings together brilliant music and talent you won’t want to miss!

📺 TG4 from 18 October 9pm.

👉Read more on our website.

13/10/2026

🎮 London Games Festival 2027 – Expressions of Interest now open!

Northern Ireland Screen is offering up to six games companies the opportunity to showcase their games, connect with investors, publishers and industry professionals, and explore new business opportunities in London from 12–19 April 2027.

📅 Expression of Interest deadline: 22 October 2026 at 5pm.

Find out more and apply now:
https://ow.ly/I2kn50ZWOgv

13/10/2026

FIRST LOOK: REWARDING

The BBC and Wonder Project have released first look images for Rewarding, a brand-new six-part comedy starring comedian Vittorio Angelone and Blue Lights star Hannah McClean!

The series follows Francis and Sinead, two support workers doing their best to care for their clients .

Produced by Conker Pictures, Rewarding was originally developed through BBC Northern Ireland and Northern Ireland Screen’s Green Lit scheme, progressing from a short pilot to a full six-part series! 🎬

Coming this autumn to BBC iPlayer and BBC Northern Ireland.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/Nq7C50ZX6Qz

Image Credit: Conker Pictures / Peter Marley

12/10/2026

🎬 Trainee Opportunity!

Interested in finance and accounting? Gain hands-on experience as an Accounts Trainee, working alongside industry professionals on live film and TV productions.

Build your skills and take your first step into production accounting!

Find out more: https://ow.ly/YroL50ZWOVE

09/10/2026

🔐 Cyber Awareness Month!

As most of our work and communication takes place online, it's more important than ever to stay alert to cyber threats.

This Cyber Security Awareness Month, we're reminding everyone of three simple steps to help stay safe online:

🛑 STOP – Pause before clicking links, opening attachments or responding to unexpected requests.

💭 THINK – Does the message look genuine? Were you expecting it?

✅ VERIFY – If in doubt, independently confirm the source before taking action.

📧 Remember: All official Northern Ireland Screen emails come from addresses ending in .co.uk.

If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from us, contact your usual Northern Ireland Screen representative using known contact details before taking any action & forward suspicious emails to [email protected].

Stay alert & stay secure.

Find out more on our website: https://ow.ly/990350ZVVcK