Screen Wexford

23/12/2025

We are delighted to announce the recipients of the New Voices Short Film Fund 2026, supporting original, new storytelling from emerging filmmakers in County Wexford. 🎬🏆👏

New Voices 2026 Awardees:

🎬 i dtrípháirt
Writer & Director Muirinn Ní Chárthaigh
Producer Jodie Fearon

'i dtrípháirt' is an Irish-language short film that follows three sisters as they navigate an unspoken grief, each in their own way, and together as a fragile harmony. While they struggle to cope with the emotional weight of their loss, they find solace in music and in each other’s company.

🎬 Ghost Tracks
Writer & Director John Higgins
Producer Elizabeth McKiernan

'Ghost Tracks' is a psychological horror which has elements of supernatural horror in its storytelling. Snatched glimpses of darkly malevolent shapes and shadows, fleeting movements across the frame and even jump scares will all play a part, but at its core, the director wishes to convey a sense of growing dread, the uncanny feeling that the characters, and indeed the audience, are not alone in this apartment.

Congratulations to both winners and teams - we can’t wait to see these films come to the screen! 💜

The New Voices Short Film Fund 2026 is a Screen Wexford initiative, delivered in partnership with County Wexford Arts Office and supported by Wexford County Council, Bodecii Film and Film Equipment Store / Hire. The fund provides financial and professional support to help bring original short films to life, supporting drama, documentary, animation, and experimental work while amplifying authentic voices and stories rooted in County Wexford.

23/12/2025

As we wrap up another incredible year, we would like to send a huge thanks to all our supporters, friends and collaborators near and far. 2025 has been filled with inspiring projects, meaningful events and extraordinary creativity, all driven by the amazing talent and people we are so fortunate to have in County Wexford. 💜💛

Together, we continue to champion and grow the screen sector - locally, nationally and internationally - and we look forward to building on this momentum in the year ahead.

'Thanks to everyone involved with Screen Wexford in 2025, it has been a great year, we couldn't have done it without you! We look forward to an even better 2026.' - Suzanne McKenzie Young, Screen Wexford Coordinator.

Here are some of the highlights from 2025:

* Nominated for Best Emerging Film Location at the Screen International Global Awards at the Marché du Film - Festival de Cannes
* VFX and animation training course
* Smartphone filmmaking workshop
* Location Manager hands-on workshop
* 2 x 2-day Director's workshops with our talented director, Laura Way
* Galway Film Fleadh
* FOCUS - The Meeting Place for International Production 2025 Locations tradeshow and conference with Screen Ireland
* Lights Camera Access industry event with Women in Film and Television Ireland
* x8 people won Professional Film Development Bursaries, supported by County Wexford Arts Office
* New Voices 2026 launched and winners announced in December
* Screen South East launched with a day of panel discussions & networking for the Screen Wexford, Screen Waterford and Screen Kilkenny film and TV industry
* Crew networking meetups every month & our Christmas drinks night out

Wishing you all a joyful and wonderful Christmas and a creative and successful New Year! 🎄✨

19/12/2025

13/12/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in our two-day Directing Workshop with Laura Way. We hope the experience opened new doors and offered a fresh perspective on directing - especially learning from expert filmmaker and directing legend Laura Way herself. 🎬❤️

Participants took part in an intensive programme designed to strengthen their drama directing skills, gain insight into Laura’s unique approach to directing, and experience hands-on scene work by directing actors in small groups under her guidance.

We know there was huge interest in this workshop and only very limited spaces, so we appreciate everyone who applied and got involved - your passion for filmmaking continues to strengthen our screen community. 🙏

Huge thanks to the National Opera House for hosting us in such a fantastic space.

Organised by Screen Wexford and Bodecii Film, with support from County Wexford Arts Office.

📷 Michael Benson

10/12/2025

We are proud to share 'They Don’t Know Us', a powerful new short musical film created by the talented young filmmakers of the County Wexford Youth Film Project, coordinated by Therese Dalton.

This film follows the journey of five teenagers as they navigate identity, self-expression, and how the world perceives them. All original songs were written and performed by members of the County Wexford Youth Film Project, with music recorded and mixed by Brendan Carthy at The Orchard Recording Studio.

Filmed on location at Kennedy College, New Ross, the film is now available to watch on YouTube.

Based in St. Michael’s Theatre, the County Wexford Youth Film Project provides hands-on filmmaking training for young people aged 13–20. From scriptwriting to post-production, participants collaborate to create films that reflect the issues and themes shaping their lives. Since 2005, more than 400 young people have taken part.

'They Don’t Know Us' is a County Wexford Youth Film Project short, funded by the County Wexford Arts Office and The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon, in partnership with St. Michael's Theatre New Ross.

🎥 Watch the film now on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/gBEuXyX0cig?si=nF82Rq02U6uJkUib

08/12/2025

Join us for a fun and relaxed Christmas night out in Wexford town, filled with great chats, creative connections, and plenty of festive cheer. Whether you are working in film, TV, or the wider creative community, everyone’s welcome! 🎄✨🎬

📅Thursday, 11th December
⏰ 7 - 10 pm
📍 Upstairs at the Thomas Moore Pub, Cornmarket, Wexford Town

There will be some tasty nibbles to share, and we kindly ask that everyone looks after their own drinks on the night. Thanks a million!

Looking forward to celebrating the season with you all!

Wexford County Council
County Wexford Arts Office

02/12/2025

On 29th November, the Screen South East Crew Networking Event brought together an inspiring community of filmmakers, creatives and industry professionals. 🎬🙌✨

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported, participated and joined us, whether in person in Waterford or tuning in remotely via the livestream.

To our amazing panel moderators and guest speakers - thank you for sharing your experience, insights and passion throughout all three panels. This event simply would not have been possible without your expertise. ❤️

A massive thank you to our organisers - Waterford Film Centre - Forum Studios, Screen Kilkenny and Screen Wexford - for bringing this regional collaboration to life and championing the creative talent of the South East.

We also would like to thank our wonderful hosts - Garter Lane Arts Centre, for the warm welcome and for providing the perfect space for conversation, connection and creativity. And to our fantastic local food partners - Mr Beatha Bakery, Hopefully Brewing, and Mezze - Middle Eastern Foods - your delicious refreshments kept everyone fuelled and happy throughout the day!

This event was organised by Waterford Film Centre - Forum Studios, Screen Wexford and Screen Kilkenny in collaboration with Women in Film and Television Ireland and supported by National Talent Academies Ireland, Coimisiún na Meán and Waterford Local Enterprise Office.

Photos: https://www.instagram.com/tanya.loveart

02/12/2025

Congratulations to our quarterly Bursary Winners! 👏🎬✨

We are delighted to announce this quarter’s recipients of support for local filmmaking talent in County Wexford.

Eoin Dalton and Sean O'Deadaigh have been awarded bursaries through Wexford's Film Professional Development Fund. Each will receive €500 to support the development or completion of their film projects.

The Film Professional Development Fund is provided by Screen Wexford, in partnership with the County Wexford Arts Office. It offers financial assistance to emerging filmmakers based in County Wexford, supporting skill development or the completion of existing projects and plays a vital role in nurturing the vibrant and diverse filmmaking talent in our region.

28/11/2025

The Screen South East Crew Networking Event will start this Saturday, 29th November in Waterford, and we are very excited to bring you a day packed with insight, inspiration and regional creative power! 🎬✨

A livestream will be available so you can join us remotely and be part of the conversation: https://youtube.com/live/K_UBxFTgbBg?feature=share

The event programme features three fantastic panels:

🎬 WFT Ireland: Producing Beyond the Pale IV - championing nationwide opportunities, insights, inspiration, and networking opportunities in Ireland's film sector.

🎬 Keeping It in the Region - celebrating local talent, regional production, and the power of creating meaningful work right here in the South East

🎬 Managing Careers - explore how filmmakers build sustainable creative pathways, navigate industry challenges, and shape long-term careers in the screen sector.

We can’t wait to connect with you all on Saturday!
📍 Garter Lane Arts Centre, 22a O’Connell St, Waterford, X91 DX57
🕙 Time: 10am – 2.30pm

This event is organised by Waterford Film Centre - Forum Studios, Screen Wexford and Screen Kilkenny in collaboration with Women in Film and Television Ireland and supported by National Talent Academies Ireland, Coimisiún na Meán and Waterford Local Enterprise Office.

27/11/2025

We are delighted to share the full Screen South East Crew Networking Event Programme for this Saturday in Waterford! 🎬✨

Alongside our exciting panels 'Keeping It in the Region' and 'Managing Careers', we are also incredibly happy to feature the Women in Film and Television Ireland panel 'Producing Beyond the Pale IV', bringing essential insights on expanding opportunities and championing regional voices in screen production.

The event is now FULLY SOLD OUT 🙌
But don’t worry - a livestream will be available for those who can’t join us in person.

We can’t wait to see everyone on Saturday!

This event is organised byWaterford Film Centre - Forum Studios, Screen Wexford and Screen Kilkenny in collaboration with Women in Film and Television Ireland and supported by National Talent Academies Ireland, Coimisiún na Meán and Waterford Local Enterprise Office.

27/11/2025

We are delighted to announce 'Managing Careers' as our next discussion at the Screen South East Crew Networking Event in Waterford! 🎬✨

This panel will explore how filmmakers build sustainable creative pathways, navigate industry challenges, and shape long-term careers in the screen sector.

Moderator:
Oonagh Quinn, South East Women in Film

Speakers:
Laura Way, Bodecii Film
Aisling Malone, Raising Films / Rye Films
Ebun Oladeru, Production Designer

The event is now FULLY SOLD OUT 🙌
We can’t wait to welcome everyone to Garter Lane Arts Centre, Waterford, this Saturday!

This event is organised by Waterford Film Centre - Forum Studios, Screen Wexford and Screen Kilkenny in collaboration with Women in Film and Television Ireland and supported by National Talent Academies Ireland, Coimisiún na Meán
and Waterford Local Enterprise Office.

26/11/2025

We are excited to reveal the next discussion panel at the upcoming Screen South East Crew Networking Event on 29th November in Waterford. 🎬✨

‘Keeping It in the Region’ will bring a lively and insightful conversation celebrating local talent, regional production, and the power of creating meaningful work right here in the South East.

Moderator:
Flavia Pordominsky, Waterford Film Centre - Forum Studios / Screen Waterford

Panel Speakers:
Ben Klimmek, Saurus Animation / VFX Wexford
Peter D Keating, Writer-Director & Producer
Maggie Breathnach, Red Shoe Productions
Janet Beck, Glasseye

And… we are very happy to let you know that the event is now FULLY SOLD OUT! 🙌

Thank you to everyone who registered - we can’t wait to welcome you all this Saturday in Garter Lane Arts Centre, Waterford, for an inspiring day of panel discussions and regional screen industry connections.

See you soon!

This event is organised by Waterford Film Centre - Forum Studios, Screen Wexford and Screen Kilkenny in collaboration with Women in Film and Television Ireland and supported by National Talent Academies Ireland, Coimisiún na Meán and Waterford Local Enterprise Office.