Established in 2022, the National Talent Academy for Film & TV Crew West (Crew Academy West) is an initiative of Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, managed by Atlantic Academy.
Crew Academy West is part of the National Talent Academies recently announced by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, which will be a lead driver in the development of highly skilled production crew for the Irish Film and TV sector. Managed by Atlantic Academy Ltd, Crew Academy West will build talent and skills regionally by providing skills development opportunities across all areas for below-the-line crew. We deliver English and Irish Language based training programmes of international standards in Galway, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan.
Crew Academy West will provide a wide range of training for new and existing crew, such as practical courses, boot camps, up-skilling, master classes and on the job training. Our training covers everything from soft skills training such as presentation and mentoring skills, to introductory courses for new entrants and mentorship/shadowing opportunities. Working alongside industry stakeholders, Crew Academy West provides world class courses to fulfil the potential of the Irish TV and Film Industry, both regionally and nationally.
Atlantic Academy
Atlantic Academy – Acadamh Atlantach is a Gaeltacht based Film and TV production training company, which will support the growth in the film and tv sector across Ireland’s Western region. Established by Danú Media, co-producers of TG4’s long-running drama series Ros na Rún, Atlantic Academy will operate from An Spidéal, where the TG4 drama series is filmed on a purpose-built TV drama studio set. Danú Media is also the promoter of Gréasán na Meáin Skillnet which has provided extensive media training for the film and tv sector for over a decade
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