Intro
Join Screen Waterford, Screen Wexford, and Screen Kilkenny on the 18th of April in Kilkenny for a day of workshops, expert panels, and crew networking focused on creating and maintaining careers in the screen industry.
Details
🗓 Date: Saturday 18th April, 2026
⏰️ Time: 10.30am – 5pm
🏷 Cost: Free
📍 Venue: Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel, Ormonde Street, Kilkenny, R95 Y5CX
Event Profile
This event is organised by Screen Waterford, Screen Wexford, Screen Kilkenny & YIFM supported by the National Talent Academies & Creative Europe Desk Ireland, to provide opportunity, insight, inspiration and connections to emerging talents in the screen sector.
Screen Southeast is set to deliver a full day of creativity, connection, and opportunity. Join a vibrant community of emerging talent as you take part in dynamic, hands-on workshops designed to spark collaboration and inspire new ideas. The day will feature two powerful panel discussions—one focused on breaking through as emerging talent, and another exploring how to build and sustain a long-term career in the screen industries. The experience culminates in an energising networking session, giving you the chance to meet like-minded creatives, exchange ideas, and begin meaningful conversations that could lead to your next big collaboration.
Full details of the workshops and panel line-ups will be announced very soon, so stay tuned. Make sure to follow Screen Waterford, Screen Wexford, Screen Kilkenny and YIFM on their socials to be the first to discover how to register on the workshops.
Networking
This will be a great opportunity to talk and connect with your creative peers from the SouthEast, the National Talent Academies, and other stakeholders in the screen sector. Be prepared to share your contact details and register on Screen Ireland’s Screen Crew and Services Database if you haven’t already.
Registration
Guests must RSVP on a first-come, first-served basis. The networking event attendance numbers are limited. An incomplete RSVP will not be considered. REGISTER HERE.
Deadline
The deadline to RSVP is Monday, 13th of April, at 12pm or when the guest list reaches capacity.
Please address any questions to screenwaterford@gmail.com
Additional Info
Film & TV Crew Academy East courses & events are open to all regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.
Film & TV Crew Academy East is managed by Clermont Content Creation Hub CLG. The National Talent Academies are an initiative of Screen Ireland.
Keep an eye on hosts and organisers social media for more information!
Screen Wexford and Bodecii Film are seeking participants for a two-day Directing Workshop with Laura Way, an award-winning and IFTA-nominated Director who has directed drama for BBC, Channel 5, Paramount+, RTÉ, Virgin Media One and BBC NI. Her work includes Red Rock, EastEnders, Blood (Season 2), The Holiday, Maxine, The Vanishing Triangle, The Serial Killer’s Wife, and Dead & Buried. She set up production company Bodecii Film in 2018 and is a founding member of Screen Wexford.
Join Laura Way to discover what it takes to bring a story to life in this intensive, hands-on workshop designed to strengthen participants’ drama directing skills. The course offers an in-depth exploration of the director’s role during production, with opportunities to direct actors in a scene under Laura’s guidance.
Details
🗓 Dates: Thursday 4th & Friday 5th December 2025
⏰️ Times: 10 am – 4 pm (both days)
📍 Location: The Festival Room, National Opera House, Wexford
🏷 Free Workshop
Workshop Overview
Day 1 – Foundations & Prep
Script analysis: identifying themes, beats, and objectives
Style, tone, and communicating vision (“verbal lookbook” exercise)
Script-to-Screen case studies from Laura’s work
Spatial visualisation: floor plans and thematic blocking exercises
Scene lab setup and overnight prep checklist
Day 2 – Directing Lab with Actors
Participant directing slots (20 minutes per scene, including feedback)
Group playback and diagnostics with Laura
Hot-seat re-direction exercises
Wrap-up session and resource pack
Participant Profile
This workshop is aimed at emerging and experienced drama directors. Applicants must have directed at least one of the following: short film, music video or commercial.
Application Procedure
To apply, please complete the registration form below, including:
Your CV
Links to previous directing work
A short paragraph (max 300 words) outlining how you will benefit from the course.
https://is2fay1ppo4.typeform.com/DirectingCourse
Deadline for applications
Friday, 21st November
More Info
Places are limited and early registration is strongly recommended.
This workshop is organised by Screen Wexford and Bodecii Film, and supported by Wexford Arts Department.
