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 earlier this month.

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 is 4pm on 24th May 2024.

An online information session will be held on Thursday 18th April from 12.30pm to 2pm, where applicants can ask questions about the award and seek clarification about the application process.
Please email filmaward@wicklowcoco.ie to register.

The 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.