EMERGE – A New & Emerging Producers Development Programme

EMERGE – A New & Emerging Producers Development Programme

EMERGE – A New & Emerging Producers Development Programme

Screen Producers Ireland and National Talent Academy have developed ‘EMERGE’, a bespoke programme for Producers in the early stages of their career.

This programme is aimed at a diverse network of new and emerging producers who want to increase their industry knowledge and upskilling, while growing their peer and industry network.

Launching in 2023 and continuing into October 2024, EMERGE will take place both in-person and online, with in-person events taking places across Ireland focusing on regional opportunities.

This programme aims to:
  • Foster a network of new and emerging producers in the screen sector.
  • Reduce the barriers for regional producers, and producers from diverse backgrounds to access the industry.
  • Give participants a better understanding of the AV landscape in Ireland.
  • Provide participants with the tools to improve their professional skills, business skills, and production skills.
  • Support talent to build a sustainable and professional foundation in the early stages of their career.
  • Provide talent with a strong understanding in best practice, EDI, sustainability, access, and safe working conditions from early stages of career.

EMERGE is a stepping stone for producers’ development. On completion of the EMERGE programme and with some additional experience, participants would be good candidates for the Screen Ireland Advanced Producers Programme and future NTA Film & TV training and shadowing opportunities.

Course profile:

Although the structure of this course will be finalised based on feedback, needs and access requirements of the selected producers, below is the proposed course modules which have developed by through SPI members needs research and focus groups.

Funding & Development

  • Pitching
  • Idea development
  • Navigating funding mechanisms
  • Understanding S481

Building your company

  • HR and IR issues
  • Marketing
  • Understanding agreements
  • Policy landscape
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Sustainability

Personal & Professional Development

  • Profile development
  • How to approach markets and festivals
  • Networking skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Resilience and wellbeing
Dates/Duration:

Running from Nov 2023 – into late 2024 (both online and in-person)

Participants will be responsible for their own travel cost. See more info below.

Who Can Apply:

New and emerging producers who have a keen and demonstrable interest in upskilling as a producer in TV, Features, Shorts, Live-action drama, documentary, and animation. 

Applicants must be,

  • Over 18
  • Out of education (part time or full-time)
  • Residing in Ireland

Producers/Creative Producers must have (out of education)

  • Previously produced at least one short film, music videos or commercials.
  • And/or a track record producing high-end corporate, marketing, social media videos and content.
  • And/or produced other media/mediums (including and limited to) theatre, podcasts, radio, and music.
  • And/or have worked in the screen sector across several projects (crew & cast etc), with a clear and demonstrated interest in developing a career as a producer.

We are open to applicants from additional backgrounds.

Applicants do NOT have to be a member of SPI to apply.

The NTAFT & SPI are keen to hear from producers from diverse backgrounds, and additionally regionally based producers from outside of Dublin and Wicklow.

An incomplete application will not be taken into consideration.   

Please address any questions to - eibh.collins@nationaltalentacademies.ie 

How To Apply:

Applicants must apply by completing the application form link HERE

This application form will ask you to supply an open access sharing download link to the following materials/documents (Google drive or Dropbox recommended)

  • CV, detailed professional/work biography or a detailed summary of work and credits to date (up to 2 pages).
  • A Personal Statement detailing how this initiative will progress your career (up to 2 pages or filmed statement of up to 3 minutes).
Deadline To Apply:

 20th of November at 3PM

Selection Process:

The applications will be assessed by a panel including representatives of the National Talent Academy for Film & Television, Screen Producers Ireland, and independent external assessors. 

Selected participants will be notified within approx. four weeks of the application deadline.

Further Information

Course cost is free. Participants will be responsible for their own travel cost. Note, travel bursaries for participants from social economically disadvantaged areas, situations or communities will be available on application.

Cost associated with access will be covered in full by the NTA Film & TV.

Please note Applicants who have already completed the Advanced Producers Programme are not eligible for EMERGE.

The NTA Film & TV reserves the right to make amendments to this initiative subject to funding, production landscape and health and safety requirements at the time of delivery.

The National Talent Academy Film and TV is an initiative of Screen Ireland managed by Ardán.