Intro
The National Talent Academy for Film & TV Drama (NTA) is currently seeking expressions of interest from cultural venues, rehearsal studios, arts centres, theatres and creative spaces across Ireland for a new pilot initiative: The Rehearsal Room – Space to Rehearse. Time to Prepare.
This programme aims to strengthen connections between venues and filmmakers by supporting independent short and feature film productions with access to affordable rehearsal facilities during pre-production, particularly productions/filmmakers scaling up, regional projects, and those working with limited budgets or access requirements.
The programme is designed not only to support filmmakers but also to create meaningful opportunities nationally for venues interested in engaging with the screen sector.
Venues include:
- * Arts centres
- * Theatres
- * Rehearsal studios
- * Community arts spaces
- * Cultural hubs
- * Multi-disciplinary creative venues
- * And all creative spaces suitable for rehearsal activity
Participating venues will:
- * Support emerging screen talent
- * Champion inclusive and accessible filmmaking practices
- * Connect with filmmakers and producers
- * Gain visibility as a partner in a national screen initiative
Selected venues will host approximately three days of rehearsal activity during the pilot period, with scheduling agreed in partnership with NTA.
NTA Film & TV will manage the production selection, scheduling, insurance and marketing, and will cover an agreed percentage (up to 100%) of venue hire costs.
Deadline for Expressions of Interest
At 12 noon, March 30th 2026.
More Information and To Apply:
The National Talent Academy Film and TV is an initiative of Screen Ireland managed by Ardán.
To prepare for their upcoming funded films, the National Talent Academies are hosting a unique networking event to help the teams find and network with key crew members.
About Crew Call
Crew Call is an opportunity for crew members to connect with the six selected teams for the NTA Live-Action Short Film Fund and First Credit Short Film Scheme. At the event, each team will pitch their project and outline specific crew roles they are looking to fill. This will be followed by informal networking offering attendees the chance to connect directly with the filmmakers.
Details
The event takes place on the 29th of June in Dublin. Registration is open until 27th June.
All the information is available on the National Talent Academies website here: Crew Call information.
The National Talent Academies is inviting expressions of interest for a potential Wexford-based cinematography course. The two day course would be hosted by Film & TV Crew Academy East and would be given by cinematographer Alba Fernandez. The ideal participant would be a cinematographer who has had some experience in short films, and who has either shot, or who will soon shoot, a funded short film.
For More Information
Please see the National Academies Website for more information about the potential course, and to find out how to express your interest.
The deadline for expressions of interest is the 25th of March.
