The deadline for the next round of the Arts Council’s film award Reel Art is on Thursday, 14^th May 2020 before 17:30.  The window for making applications opens on Tuesday, 14th April 2020.

The purpose of Reel Art is to provide film artists with the opportunity to make highly creative, imaginative and experimental documentaries on an artistic theme for cinema exhibition. Two films will be supported in 2020. A total fund of €102,500 will be made available to each of the successful applicants (to include a production budget of €90,000 and further exhibition support of €12,500). Only films that can be made within this budget will be considered. The films must be completed to premiere at the Dublin International Film Festival, our exhibition partner, in February 2022.

Applications for Reel Art 2020 must be made directly to the Arts Council before 17:30 on Thursday, 14^th May 2020. Guidelines and details of the application process are published on our website on the available funding section.

Please note:  Applications will only be accepted through the Arts Council’s online services website.  It is recommended that applicants allow five working days for registration prior to making an application.