New Shorts Focus is open to entry level writers and writer/directors resident in Northern Ireland, particularly from groups who are underrepresented within the film and television industry.
6 projects will be selected for development from September 2019 to March 2020, with 3 projects selected to move into production. A production company will be attached to each project selected for production. The final films must be deliverable on a budget of £11,500.
How to apply: for more details and to submit an application, visit the Northern Ireland Screen website
Deadline: 21 June 2019 at 5pm
Source: BBC Writersroom