Announcing the Winners
We are excited to announce the recipients of two key initiatives designed to support emerging filmmaking talent in County Wexford.
The Recipients
Congratulations to Paul Wreck (Filming) and Joseph Fuller (Post-Production), who have been selected as this quarter’s bursary recipients. Each will receive €500 to support the development or completion of their film projects.
About the Funds
Both bursaries are provided by Screen Wexford, in partnership with the County Wexford Arts Department, through two initiatives: the Film Professional Development Fund and the Shadowing Fund.
The Film Professional Development Fund offers financial assistance to emerging filmmakers based in County Wexford, supporting skill development or the completion of existing projects. Meanwhile, the Shadowing Fund provides Wexford-based crew members with valuable on-set experience by allowing them to shadow professional filmmakers during active film or television productions. Both funds play a vital role in nurturing the vibrant and diverse filmmaking talent in our region.
More Info About Screen Wexford Funding and Bursaries
Stay tuned for the Quarter 2 funding announcement coming at the end of May! You can see all of our funding opportunities on our funding page here.
This initiative is supported by Screen Wexford and Wexford County Council.
Learn more about the speakers at our upcoming Inside the Industry: Breaking into Animation & VFX event. On April 5th and 6th, we’ll hear from industry professionals who will share their own career journeys, as well as giving us insights into crucial industry topics.
See more about the speakers below.
Ben Klimmek
We are excited to introduce one of the hosts and MCs for the upcoming ‘Inside the Industry: Breaking into Animation & VFX’ workshop – Ben Klimmek!
With over 20 years of experience in the animation industry, Ben has worn many hats – from running his own animation studio in the UK to working as an Animation Director and CG Generalist at Screen Scene.
His impressive credits include major films and TV shows like A Good Day to Die Hard (2013) and Ahsoka (2024). With expertise in storyboarding, animation, and VFX, Ben has a deep understanding of the entire creative pipeline, guiding projects from concept to completion.
Now working with Saurus Animation, he focuses on delivering dynamic visual content while shaping the studio’s evolving brand identity. Join us as Ben leads conversations with our guest speakers, shares his own journey, and offers industry insights and expert advice on breaking into animation and VFX!
Andy Clarke
We’re excited to welcome Andy Clarke as a guest speaker at our upcoming workshop! With over 20 years of experience in animation and VFX, Andy has worked on an impressive range of projects, including Brooklyn, Normal People, The Surfer, and Kneecap.
His deep industry knowledge spans every aspect of VFX production, from initial consultation and planning to on-set supervision and final shot delivery. With hands-on expertise across the entire pipeline, Andy brings invaluable insights into the creative and technical challenges of modern VFX production.
Join us as he shares his journey, industry expertise, and key advice for breaking into the world of animation and VFX. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best!
Ben Harper
We are delighted to welcome Ben Harper, co-founder of Giant Animation with over a decade of experience in senior production roles, Ben has been instrumental in shaping Giant’s success.
As Studio Manager, he oversees the implementation of business, technical, and creative strategies, ensuring the studio stays at the forefront of the animation and VFX industry. Beyond production, Ben focuses on building key industry relationships, driving collaboration, and fostering innovation in the ever-evolving world of animation.
Join us as Ben shares insights into studio management, industry trends, and strategies for breaking into animation and VFX. This is a must-attend session for anyone looking to take their career to the next level!
Mario Domingos
We are excited to welcome Mario Domingos as one of our guest speakers at the event. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Mario proudly embraces the title of “Industry Dinosaur”, bringing a wealth of knowledge in 3D Motion Design, Style-Frames, Look Development, and FX R&D.
Born in Lisbon and based in Dublin, Mario has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Apple, IBM, Amazon, Netflix, and the NBA, as well as top studios like BUCK, PSYOP, and BNS. Using tools like Cinema 4D, Houdini, and Redshift, he continues to push creative boundaries, blending technical expertise with artistic exploration while building his personal artistic brand.
Join us as Mario shares his insights into breaking into the industry, evolving with new technologies, and navigating the ever-changing world of animation and VFX. This is a session you won’t want to miss!
Simon Burke
Simon Burke is an industry veteran with an impressive career spanning animation, VFX, and creative leadership. Simon has worked across multiple CG disciplines, leading and supervising award-winning projects, from character-driven TV spots to blockbuster superhero films for Marvel and DC.
At MPC Film London, he played a key role in Disney’s The Lion King, overseeing lighting for sequences that earned Oscar and BAFTA nominations for VFX. He also directed and supervised the GNI spot featuring trad-singing canary Tommy McAnairey, which was shortlisted for D&AD’s animation award.
Most recently, Simon has worked with Jellyfish Pictures on Nautilus and contributed to commercial projects with The Mill, London. With such a wealth of experience, he will be sharing insights into the state of the industry, AI’s impact on animation, real-time technology, and how to break into this competitive field.
Details
Date: 5 – 6 April 2025
Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
Venue: The Festival Room, Wexford Opera House, Wexford
Who is it for?
This event is aimed at trainees, graduates and people already taking third-level animation & VFX courses.
See More Here
Find out more about the topics that will be discussed and what to expect at the two day event on this page.
Register today!
https://is2fay1ppo4.typeform.com/to/uE1lUPcL
Spaces are limited and registration in advance is strongly advised!
This event is brought to you and supported by Screen Wexford and Wexford County Council.
Join us for an in-depth discussion on the key aspects of breaking into the world of animation and VFX. Our panel of industry professionals will share their career journeys and insights into crucial industry topics, including:
AI in Animation & Illustration
Exploring AI’s role in animation, illustration, and idea development.
Realtime Technology
The latest advancements in real-time rendering and its impact on production, including innovations like “Flow.”
State of the Industry
A candid discussion on the industry’s current challenges and future expectations.
Hiring & Career Growth
How to stand out in today’s competitive market, improve visibility, and navigate the hiring process.
Whether you are a student, job seeker, or industry professional, this workshop will provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of animation and VFX.
What to Expect?
Day 1 – Engage in a workshop and panel discussion with industry experts who will share insights, trends, and practical advice on making it in animation and VFX.
Day 2 – Get one-on-one feedback on your current showreel to refine your work and improve your chances in the competitive industry.
Please Note
You are welcome to attend if you can only make the Saturday 5th April, there is no obligation to have one to one with an expert with your showreel.
If you do have a showreel or examples of your work we highly recommend you do take the opportunity to sit down on Sunday the 6th April and discuss this with one of our expert panel.
Details
Date: 5 – 6 April 2025
Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
Venue: The Festival Room, Wexford Opera House, Wexford
Who is it for?
This event is aimed at trainees, graduates, and people already taking third-level animation & VFX courses.
Register today!
https://is2fay1ppo4.typeform.com/to/uE1lUPcL
Spaces are limited and registration in advance is strongly advised!
This event is brought to you and supported by Screen Wexford and Wexford County Council.
Overview
Join us in person or tune in online for the final event of the ‘Remote Working in Post Production for the Future” on 28th November at the Gorey School of Art.
Meet and connect with industry leaders and creatives as they share invaluable insights into their line of work and discuss a range of topics, such as VFX, animation, editing, the future of remote work in post-production, and more!
Details
Date: Thursday, 28 November
Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
Venue (In-person): Gorey School of Art
Live streaming: https://screenwexford.com/live/
FREE Event – No Cost
Conference Programme:
10 AM – WFX Ireland
Guest speakers: John Kennedy and Nicky Gogan
11 AM – Independent Editors
Guest speakers: Bob Caldwell and John Phillipson
12 PM – Demo Event: Practical Applications
Guest speaker: Nick Soper
2 PM – Long Distant Relationships
Guest speakers: Laura Way and Eoin McGuirk
3 PM – Under The Hood
Guest speaker: Nick Soper
4 PM – Animation
Guest speakers: Mick Creedon and Chris Dicker
More Info
The conference host and MC on the day will be Deborah Doherty, Head of Production & Executive Producer with Windmill Lane.
This event is supported by Screen Ireland through the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme and Wexford County Council.
This event has ended, but you can rewatch the stream below.
Overview
Introducing the presenter for our fourth and final workshop next week – Ben Foakes. Ben will explore the future of post-production houses, covering everything from custom edit packages to on-demand servers.
As remote workflows continue to evolve, we will take an in-depth look at two pioneering companies at the forefront of making decentralization a reality. Don’t miss out on this insightful discussion!
About Ben Foakes
Ben Foakes, founder and CEO at Base, has enjoyed a diverse media career over the last 20+ years, from being an editor for Formula 1, to working on Bond movies, and building and running tech services companies for global clients.
Ben founded Base in 2014, having previously run a post facility. He believed there was a better way to deliver media technology services and spearheaded cloud native media services for borderless workflow. Ben loves creating solutions, mentoring teams and building new and innovative companies.
The webinar will be hosted by Joe Rigby, Editor, Post Producer and CEO of D12 Films.
Want to Join Online?
Sign up and fill out the application form: https://is2fay1ppo4.typeform.com/to/SjMI2dvL
About the Workshop
This workshop takes place on Wednesday the 27th of November at 7pm, and is free of charge.
The ‘Remote Working in Post Production for the Future’ workshops are supported by Screen Ireland through the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme and by Wexford County Council.
Overview
Introducing Michele Raynolds and Sinead O’Brien, the presenters of our third webinar next week! They will discuss the dynamics of job sharing and explore the key factors that influence creative careers.
Topics will include the unique needs of working parents, freelancers, and multi-disciplinary creative contractors, as well as strategies for sustainable income empowerment and the importance of mental health and self-care in maintaining a thriving creative career.
About Michelle Reynolds
Michelle Reynolds, Co-Director of ReelTime Media, started her career in Factual & Entertainment TV, working for 17 years as a Producer and Director in the UK and the US, continuing her work as the High-End TV Manager for ScreenSkills. In 2018 Michelle joined Share My Telly Job running a not-for-profit aimed at promoting job-sharing as the best way of keeping talented, experienced and diverse freelancers in the industry. Michelle is a Level 3 accredited trainer and has devised and implemented multiple job-sharing programmes across the industry. She was a founding officer of the Unscripted TV Union (part of Bectu).
About Sinead O’Brien
Sinead O’Brien, an award-winning producer, director, writer and non-fiction author with a career that has spanned over 25+ years. She has collaborated with Screen Ireland, BBC, Sky Arts, Northern Ireland Screen, Virgin, RTE, TG4, the BAI and NRK on a range of documentary films. She has co-authored two critically acclaimed non fiction books – ‘Left for Dead’ with Nick Ward and ‘Striking Back’ with Mary Manning. Since 2023 Sinead has been focusing on writing and directing drama.
The webinar will be hosted by Joe Rigby, Editor, Post Producer and CEO of D12 Films.
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Sign up and fill out the application form: https://is2fay1ppo4.typeform.com/to/SjMI2dvL
About the Workshop
This workshop takes place on Wednesday the 27th of November at 1pm, and is free of charge.
The ‘Remote Working in Post Production for the Future’ workshops are supported by Screen Ireland through the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme and by Wexford County Council.
Overview
Meet the dynamic duo leading our second workshop at the event on ‘Remote Working in Post Production for the Future’ happening next week, and get ready to dive deep into the world of creative workflows with insights from industry experts!
Film Editors Julian Ulrichs and Mick Mahon will discuss the world of editing and the essential tools needed to master the art of filmmaking. Representing different generations and working on diverse platforms, they will share their unique creative workflows and insights on how they bring their artistic visions to life.
About Julian Ulrichs
Julian Ulrichs started off as an Assistant Editor on the Irish language drama Rasai Na Gaillimhe for TG4 and the Jack Taylor series. He then progressed to Assembly Editor on the RTE show Love/Hate. He has since edited a number of projects including Sing Street, Black 47, Modern Love Series 1, I Used To Be Famous, Kneecap, and most recently What It Feels Like For A Girl for the BBC.
About Mick Mahon
Mick Mahon has edited a host of award winning films, and his work has been screened at festivals worldwide. He is a two time IFTA winner, in 2015 for Rough Rider and in 2020 for Gaza, which was Ireland’s entry for the Best International Feature at the 2020 Academy Awards. His other credits include I, Dolours, The Queen Of Ireland, Breaking Out, Love Yourself Today, Notes From Sheepland and Nothing Compares. A new film, Bogart: Life Comes in Flashes will be released in December 2024.
The webinar will be hosted by Joe Rigby, Editor, Post Producer and CEO of D12 Film.
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Sign up and fill out the application form: https://is2fay1ppo4.typeform.com/to/SjMI2dvL
About the Workshop
This workshop takes place on Tuesday the 26th of November at 7pm, and is free of charge.
The ‘Remote Working in Post Production for the Future’ workshops are supported by Screen Ireland through the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme and by Wexford County Council.
Overview
We’re excited to introduce our incredible workshop presenters as we look forward to next week’s events on ‘Remote Working in Post Production for the Future’!
On Monday, we invite you to join us for an engaging online workshop that will delve into effective Avid setups tailored for remote post-production environments.
Webinar host Joe Rigby, D12 Films, will talk to Nigel G Honey, Ability Academy, about the best practices and strategies to enhance your workflow while working from anywhere.
About the Presenter
Nigel G Honey has over 27+ years editing experience as a TV/Film Editor for BBC, ITV, IMG, STV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and SKY while also running video editing courses in Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro and Black Magic Davinci Resolve for over 5 years all over the UK, Europe, and China.
He sees both Virtual Production and Post Production converging and teaches skills that crossover between sectors.
He founded the Ability (Post Production) Academy Ltd to bring more diversity and inclusion in post production, after having been told he would never be a Film and TV Editor with Bi-Polar and that he was the wrong ‘Type’ of person to work for the BBC. He went on to edit feature films for Aberdeen, BAFTA, Cannes, Raindance and also worked on this year’s Summer Paralympics in Paris, France.
Nigel is on the Board of Governors of the British Film Editors for Inclusion and Diversity.
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Sign up and fill out the application form:
https://is2fay1ppo4.typeform.com/to/SjMI2dvL
About the Workshop
This workshop takes place on Monday the 25th of November at 7pm, and is free of charge.
The ‘Remote Working in Post Production for the Future’ workshops are supported by Screen Ireland through the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme and Wexford County Council.
Overview
Screen Wexford is hosting a series of online workshops and an in-house conference for ‘Remote Working in Post Production for the Future‘ from the 25th to the 28th November 2024. The workshops are specifically designed for individuals who work in special effects, film editing and sound.
Schedule
1. Monday 25th Nov 7pm – Avid Remote Workflow: Nigel Honey, Ability Academy
2. Tuesday 26th Nov 7pm – Creative Workflows: Julian Ulriches and Mick Mahon
3. Wednesday 27th Nov 1pm – Job Sharing for Post/VFX & Mental Health in Remote Working: Michelle Reynolds, Reel Time Media and Sinead O’Brien, Minding Creative Minds
4. Wednesday 27th Nov 7pm – The Post House of the Future: Ben Foakes, Base Media Cloud
Online workshops will be hosted by Joe Rigby, Editor, Post Producer and CEO of D12 Films.
The online workshops will be followed by an in-house conference on Thursday, 28th November at the Gorey School of Art featuring a panel of experts, panel discussions and a first hand look at the latest technology.
FREE Event
The 4 online workshops and participation in the conference is free of charge but registration is required.
Sign Up
To sign up, fill out the application form:
https://is2fay1ppo4.typeform.com/to/SjMI2dvL
Have questions?
Please contact us for more information by email: coordinator@screenwexford.com or call: 086 300 2709.
This event is supported by Screen Ireland through the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme and by Wexford County Council.
Screen Wexford, in association with Wexford County Council Arts Office, is calling for applications to its Finishing Fund initiative to support an already filmed short drama, documentary, or animation film.
The award of up to €500 funding will be provided to emerging filmmakers based in the County Wexford region. There will be 4 Finishing Funds per calendar year.
We are looking for applications with unique and original already filmed works who are talented new filmmakers with authentic voices telling diverse stories reflecting Wexford.
The Finishing Fund can be used to help complete an already filmed piece. The fund can be used for:
● Editing
● Grading
● Sound mix
● Graphics
● SFX
● Entry to film festivals
See more below:
