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Funding for development, production and distribution is provided from grant-in-aid made available annually to Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board (BSÉ/IFB) by the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for capital funding purposes.

http://www.irishfilmboard.ie/funding

See Distribution Funding Details and Deadlines below.

C. DISTRIBUTION

1. Distribution Support

Funding for recognised Irish distributors to cover the majority of the marketing and promotion costs (as distinct from the costs of physical distribution and creation of materials) of feature films supported by BSÉ/IFB when released in Ireland.

2. Direct Distribution/Exhibition Support

Funding for Irish producers to help with the cost of a limited theatrical release in Ireland (including Northern Ireland) for feature films already in receipt of BSÉ/IFB production funding that have been unable to secure suitable theatrical distribution by a bona fide Irish distribution company.

Applications should be made online by registering with the BSÉ/IFB Online Application System. Should you encounter any issues, please consult the FAQ Section. If you wish to make an application for funding by post, contact 091 561 398 for the relevant application form.

Applications are accepted on the deadlines below unless otherwise stated, and decisions will generally be reached within 6-8 weeks of the submission deadline. The online system will close at 1pm on the day of the deadline. We strongly recommend that applicants allow ample time to prepare, upload and submit an application as incomplete applications will not be accepted once the deadline has passed. You must consult with the BSÉ/IFB Distribution Manager prior to making an application.

Contact details for the BSÉ/IFB Distribution Manager are:

Emma Scott                                   emma.scott@irishfilmboard.ie

2015 deadlines:

Friday 09th January 2015
Friday 13th March 2015
Friday 15th May 2015
Wednesday 15th July 2015