Galway Film Fleadh | Smart VFX: Maximising Production Values While Managing Costs

Galway Film Fleadh | Smart VFX: Maximising Production Values While Managing Costs 

 

NTA VFX and NTA Film & TV are delighted to present Smart VFX: Maximising Production Value While Managing Costs as part of Galway Film Fair 2026. 

Designed for producers, directors, filmmakers, and those new to working with or in VFX, this session will explore how visual effects can be used strategically to reduce costs, unlock creative opportunities, and improve production efficiency at every stage of a project. 

Through a practical script-to-screen approach, the panel will examine how early planning, effective collaboration, and informed decision-making can help maximise both creative ambition and budgetary resources. Panellists will share insights into how VFX budgets are structured in real-world productions, highlight common pitfalls to avoid, and offer practical advice on getting the most value from VFX throughout the production process. 

Whether you are planning your first VFX-heavy project or looking to better integrate visual effects into your production workflow, this session will provide valuable tools and perspectives for making smarter creative and financial decisions. 

Chair: Donal Nolan, VFX Supervisor 

Panel:

•  Nicky Gogan, Producer/ Executive Producer – Still Films 
• Bernard Rogan, CEO - First Element 
• Clodagh Z. McCarthy, Post Producer / Company Director - Mumha Media 

 

Dates/Duration: Friday 10th July 2026, 2:00pm-2.45PM 

 

Who Can Register: 

This event is recommended for filmmakers at all career stages, particularly Producers, Directors, Editors, Cinematographers, Production Crew, Emerging filmmakers and anyone interested in the creative and practical possibilities of using VFX to enhance production value, improve efficiency, and maximise resources on screen. 

Whether you are working on shorts, features, television, or commercial projects, this session will provide practical insights into how VFX can support both the creative and financial goals of a production. 

Registration Required: Advanced registration is essential as places are limited, and demand is expected to be high. 

Please register: HERE  to confirm your attendance.  

Deadline to Register: Tuesday 7th July at 12 noon, or earlier if capacity is reached.   

Confirmation: Once you submit your RSVP, you will receive a confirmation email on 7th July with full details and venue location. Please note that entry will be on a first come, first served basis.    

 

Further Information 

The Galway Film Fleadh is a week-long international film festival taking place every July on the western edge of Europe in Galway, Ireland. Founded in 1989 as a platform for Irish filmmakers to exhibit their work to their peers, the central goal of the Galway Film Fleadh remains unchanged: to be a platform for the boldest new films, and to bring audiences & filmmakers from around the world together, to celebrate our shared passion for film. The 2026 festival runs from July 7th– 12th 

For any questions, please email filmandtv@nationaltalentacademies.ie 

The National Talent Academies are an initiative of Screen Ireland. The NTA for Film & TV is managed by Ardán and The NTA for VFX is managed by Cultural and Creative Industries Skillnet.