Arts Council announces its film funding schedule for 2026
Published date: 16 Jan 2026
As part of aemi’s funding information session with the Arts Council on January 15th the Arts Council confirmed a range of upcoming deadlines. Full list below.
Arts Council Funding for Film 2026
Full Funding Opportunities Schedule as of January 2026
Film Bursary Award Deadline – Thursday 12th February 2026 5pm
Reel Art Award Deadline – Thursday 4th June 2026 5pm
Film Project Award Deadline – Thursday 23rd July 2026 5pm
Authored Works Award Deadline – Thursday 10th September 2026 5pm
ilDÁNA Award Deadline – Friday 6th March 2026 5pm
Agility Award – TBC
UCC Film Artist in Residence – TBC
ALWAYS CONFIRM ALL DEADLINES AND GUIDELINES ETC ON THE FILM SECTION OF ARTS COUNCIL WEBSITE AS THEY ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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