The First Credit Short Film Scheme, Animation

What is the First Credit Short Film Scheme?

If you are a Writer, Director, or Producer yet to make your mark in the animation industry, this new initiative from the NTA aims to support you in creating a short film and gaining your first professional credit as a Writer, Director, or Producer.

The First Credit Short Film Scheme is targeted at new and emerging filmmakers, with a budget of €7,000 in addition to carefully tailored mentoring, training, and workshops delivered by experienced industry professionals. Not only will this scheme help you get a short film made, it is heavily focused on skills development and supporting you in kickstarting and establishing a career in animation.

This is an unparalleled opportunity which opens a door into the industry and will enable participants to create a solid foundation upon which to forge their path in the industry and grow a successful career.

The selected filmmaking teams will start the programme in March 2024 with final delivery of a short by November 2024.

All submission requirements can be found in the guidelines, HERE

 

Who can apply?

Writers, Directors and Producers must apply as a team made up of two or more members, which  must contain a Writer with a Director and/or Producer.  All applicants must be emerging talent (new or junior level) in the industry, with this being their first funded film outside of college/university.

We encourage applications from diverse teams across Ireland. The NTA are committed to breaking down barriers and providing a platform for voices from regional talent and communities that are currently under-represented within the screen sector.  

 

How can I apply?

The first step for all applicants is to attend one of our three registration days.  These will take place on:

 

Day One: Thur Jan 11tth, Galway City, 2PM 

Day Two: Sat, Jan 13th. Online, 6PM

Day Three: Sat, Jan 20th, Dublin City, 10am

 

At these events, the NTA will answer any questions around the scheme.  Writers will also be given the opportunity to pitch to other attendees, and the event will end with a networking session. 

After attending the registration day, participants will be given an individual application link to apply for the scheme. Additionally an Application Resource Pack with industry standard templates, reference documents, and other materials will also be shared after the events.

 

RSVP and register to attend one of our registration days HERE  insert link. 

 

In the meantime more information about the application process, submission deliverables and eligibility can be found in our guidelines, linked HERE. You should read these carefully before the registration event and before submitting your application. 

The deadline to submit your application is February 6th at 3PM 

 

Next Steps

A shortlist of teams will be invited for interview by an expert panel, with up to three animation teams being selected to participate in the scheme.
 

Further Information 

You can contact NTA Animation with any queries around the application process at animation@nationaltalentacademies.ie . Please read the guidelines in detail before emailing.

We are happy to provide additional support and adjust guidelines if necessary to meet any accessibility requirements you may have. To discuss this, please contact Deirdre Barry at  animation@nationaltalentacademies.ie with the subject ‘application supports’ at least fourteen days before the application deadline. 

 

DEADLINE

The deadline to apply to the First Credit Short Film Scheme 2024 is February 6th at 3PM 

Don’t forget to register to attend one of our three registration days.

The National Talent Academy for Animation is an initiative of Screen Ireland managed by Animation Ireland.