Limerick Film Lab

Limerick 7-9th July

Galway 10th-12th July

Innovate Limerick through Film in Limerick is proud to announce a unique international Film training lab, bringing together film producers from Ireland, Scotland, and Canada to collaborate, connect, and create in the heart of Limerick.

Taking place from 7th July, 2025 at the Engine Collaboration Centre in Limerick City, Limerick Film Lab will serve as a dynamic space for creative exchange, fostering co-production opportunities across borders and building lasting relationships between filmmakers from three culturally rich nations.

Hosted by Film in Limerick, through Innovate Limerick, in collaboration with Screen Scotland, the national agency for film in Scotland, and Picture NL, the lead agency for film in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, the lab will have a focus on co-producing feature films in Ireland and will include case studies and keynote industry speakers, all focused on navigating international co-productions and developing high-quality, feature films.

The lab is all about connection – not just between filmmakers, but between cultures, storytelling traditions, and industry ecosystems. It’s an opportunity to develop you network and projects that can travel far beyond national borders.

Designed to encourage creative partnerships, with a particular focus on narrative feature film productions, participants will have the opportunity to take part in a series of workshops to stimulate creative partnerships, explore internationally focused business partnerships and gain insights into each country's funding landscapes. Participants will also attend a number of networking events set against Limerick’s vibrant creative backdrop.

The delegates will also take part in a tour day, visiting key companies and locations in the region. Following the Lab days in Limerick, they will travel to Galway to take part in the annual Film Fleadh Forum and to attend a Canadian Film Reception at the festival.

Applications are now open for producers to apply:

Apply as an Ireland-based Delegate

Applicant producers must have a feature film in active development and must be primarily based in the regions (outside Dublin/Wicklow). The Lab will have a particular focus on supporting producers living in or from the Mid-West Region, but producers based anywhere in the regions can apply. Up to 8 Irish regions-based producers will be selected to take part, joining Irish and Canadian producers on the programme. Applicants should send a 1-pager / project document and also a note on why they want to join the lab, and what they would like to gain from it. Please send Ireland applicants to film@limerick.ie by the closing date of 30th April, 2025.

Apply as a Scotland-based Delegate

Applicant producers must have a feature film in active development and be based in any part of Scotland. Applicants should send a 1-pager project document and also a note on why they want to join the lab, and what they would like to gain from it.

Please send Ireland applicants to leslie.finlay@creativescotland.com by the closing date of 30th April, 2025.

Apply as a Canada-based (Newfoundland and Labrador) Delegate

Applicant producers must have a feature film in active development and be based in Newfoundland and Labrador. Applicants should send a 1-pager project document and also a note on why they want to join the lab, and what they would like to gain from it. Please send Canada applicants to info@picturenl.ca by the closing date of 30th April, 2025.

The Limerick Film Lab is supported by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, Screen Scotland and Picture NL. The initiative builds on Film in Limerick’s ongoing mission to position the Mid-West of Ireland as a hub for international screen collaboration and innovation.

Our Partners:

About Film in Limerick

Film in Limerick, is the film office for Limerick, Clare and Tipperary. We promote and support inward and local feature Film and TV production and run training programmes and company development initiatives to develop the crew base and local screen sector. We manage the National Talent Academies Crew Academy for Munster with Screen Ireland, offer Market & Festival Delegations with our partners and deliver the Engine Short Film Training and Production Scheme. We are funded by the local authorities in Limerick, Clare and Tipperary, by Screen Ireland (Crew Academy) and Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board.

About Picture NL, Canada

PictureNL is the provincial film commission and funding agency dedicated to growing and promoting the film and television industry in Newfoundland and Labrador. Through targeted funding programs, business development missions, and strategic partnerships, PictureNL supports local talent and attracts national and international productions to the province.

With major streamers like Netflix, Disney, Apple TV+, and Amazon taking interest in the region, and an increasing number of local producers ready to scale up, Newfoundland and Labrador is emerging as a key player in the Canadian screen industry.

About Screen Scotland

Screen Scotland drives development of all aspects of Scotland’s film and tv industry, through funding and strategic support.

Screen Scotland is part of Creative Scotland and delivers these services and support with funding from Scottish Government and The National Lottery. Find out more at screen.scot

Closing Date for all Applicants is strictly 30th April.

Successful applicants will be announced by May 24th.