The National Talent Academy for Film & TV and Ardán are delighted to collaborate with the Odense International Film Festival, supporting an Irish filmmaker to attend the festival and talent camp this August.
Talent Camp is a week of masterclasses, workshops, and networking between young filmmakers from all over the world from Monday 24th August to Saturday 29th August during Odense International Film Festival.
They accept approximately 20 filmmakers between the age of 21-30 years each year, who take part in an intensive, week-long programme of masterclasses, workshops and peer-to-peer exchange. The camp focuses on developing creative skills, strengthening artistic voices and building long-lasting international networks for new filmmakers.
The aim of Talent Camp Odense is to support a new generation of filmmakers by strengthening both their craft and their international connections — increasing their opportunities to move forward in the film industry.
Dates/Duration:
Monday 24th to Saturday 19th August, Odense Denmark
Who can apply?
Live-action (Fiction/Drama ) Writers, Directors and Producers are welcome to apply through the NTA for Film & TV.
Eligible filmmakers must:
- Be between 21 and 30 years of age
- Be out of full time or part time education
- Be a full time resident of Ireland
- Have at least one film production credit in the role they are applying under.
How to apply?
To apply for the Workshop complete the application form linked HERE.
The application form will require the following materials:
- A completed online entry form, including motivation and description of yourself.
- Link for a short film you have made: The link will be available for the other participants during Talent Camp if you are selected for participation.
- An up to date CV.
- A photo of yourself which will be used for a wall of fame.
When applying, input Ardán / NTA as the Screen Talent Europe organisation you’re applying through.
Deadline to apply is Monday 6th April 10pm.
Selection Process
Film Workshop Odense will receive the applications and choose who gets to take part in the camp.
Applications are open with the deadline on Monday 6th April at 10pm and applicants will be notified regarding selection in May 2026.
Further Information
Travel to Odense and the participation fee (€275) for the selected Irish participant taking part in the workshop will be covered by the NTA Film & TV Drama.
Find out more about the Talent Camp via their website here
Please note: two collective dinners are included in the Workshop fee, and the rest of the meals will be covered by the individual participants themselves.
- More information on the Film Workshop Odense can be found here
- A short video about the Workshop 2024 can be found here
- Please direct all enquiries to: and kenny@ardan.ie and filmandtv@nationaltalentacademies.ie
The NTA Film & TV Drama 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 NTA Film & TV is an initiative of Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, managed by Ardán.
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