Screen Nova Scotia is now accepting applications from mid-level Nova Scotia-based film & television producers to join a Pan-Atlantic business development trip to Ireland for the Limerick Film Lab and Galway Film Fleadh from July 5-12, 2026.
Eight producers from across the Atlantic provinces will be selected for this mission. Through their participation they will be given the opportunity to develop co-production, financing, distribution, sales, and other potential partnership opportunities with the international industry.
Picture NL is the lead for this mission and will coordinate directly with the consultant throughout the contract. A delegate from Screen Nova Scotia will also be on the ground during the mission to help with logistical planning.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PRODUCERS
Mission Details and Objectives: All participants will first take part in the Limerick Film Lab from July 5-8, 2026. Limerick Film Lab is an international co-production lab that brings together producers from Ireland, Canada, and Scotland to build partnerships, structure co-productions, and foster creative collaboration across borders. Read more about the event HERE.
Participants will then attend the Galway Film Fleadh Industry Fair from July 9-12, 2026, where one-on-one and group meetings will be arranged based on your slate and company profile. The Galway Film Fair is a key industry event that facilitates networking and collaboration within the film industry and the wider audiovisual landscape. It provides a platform for filmmakers, producers, and industry professionals to connect, discuss projects, and explore potential collaborations. More info about the event HERE.
Targeted meetings will be arranged at the Galway Film Fair for each participant based on their individual project needs. In addition to targeted meetings, the Fair hosts The Marketplace (European co-production meetings), Networking meetings, The Fleadh Forum, Industry Seminars, Masterclasses and much more.
Flights, Accommodations, and Travel Assistance: Producers will be responsible for booking their own travel and accommodations for this trip. The delegation must be on the ground to start the Limerick Film Lab on the morning of July 5, 2026 (subject to change). Nova Scotia producers can apply for travel assistance (flights, accommodation, and ground transport) via the Creative Industries Fund from the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage. Please contact Jamie MacLellan, Manager, Creative Industries, for more information: (t) 902-222-3069 / (e) Jamie.MacLellan@novascotia.ca.
APPLICATION INFO & ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Application Process: To be considered for this delegation, producers must submit all application materials by the deadline of 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026. Incomplete/late applications will not be considered.
NS participants will be selected based on specific criteria, and through a competitive application process. Members of an independent selection committee (comprised of experienced and respected members of the national screen industry) will review applications and select the participants. SNS will notify all applicants of the status of their application by email following the jury meeting.
Please forward your complete application package to Danya Knowles, Industry Services & Workforce Development Officer (danya@screennovascotia.com) with the email title “Ireland Business Development Mission Application”. There is no fee to apply.
Mandatory Support Documents: The following documents must be submitted electronically as individual .PDF files in order for your application to be considered by the jury:
- Personal resume including relevant production credits
- Company and personal biography
- A synopsis of your project (including format and a summary of the project’s status to date)
- Project screenplay treatment and/or series bible
- Statement of all relevant attachments including companies, co-producers, writers, and directors (one-page maximum)
Non-Mandatory Additional Package Elements (if available): Applicants are invited to include any of the following additional package elements.
- Completed screenplay
- Bios of any currently attached principal cast and/or key creative positions
- Marketing and distribution plan and any existing marketing materials
- Budget top sheets or proposed budget and finance scenario
- Statement of all additional attachments including pre-sales, development funding, confirmed cast (one-page maximum).
Producer Criteria: This is a producer mission for mid-level film and television producers. Please see below for minimum eligibility criteria:
- Must have a minimum of one full producer credit on completed production(s) within the last five years of the following nature:
- Feature film that a) received financing from Telefilm Canada or the NS Film & Television Production Incentive Fund or b) had a budget of $1 million or greater.
- Television one-off production with a minimum broadcast length of 30 minutes.
- Television series production.
- Digital media production that a) received funding from the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada Media Fund, Bell Fund, Independent Production Fund, or the NS Film & Television Production Incentive Fund or b) had significant marketplace exposure and/or reputable market partners.
- Must have at least one project in development, and have viable projects for international markets.
- Must have participated in at least one international market or festival event (can include provincially led business development trips/trade missions).
- Must be a Screen Nova Scotia Producer Member in good standing (for information on membership, click HERE.)
Please note: Screen Nova Scotia strives to ensure that as many program placements as possible are filled by individuals who identify as diverse. If you are a member of an equity-seeking or sovereignty-seeking community who does not meet all of the eligibility criteria but can fulfil the application requirements, please self-identify in your application email. If you have any questions about this process, contact Melanie Solomon, Industry Services Manager: melanie@screennovascotia.com / 902-229-1499.