KEY CONTACTS
This ever-growing list provides details of organisations who could help progress your career, by offering advice, assistance, hard cash and more...
HOTSHOT FILMS
One of Northern Ireland's most successful independent production companies.
IRELAND ON SCREEN
A valuable resource of information on companies and individuals working within the Irish film and television industry.
BBC JOBS
Always looking for the brightest, most creative and talented people to help them produce the best programmes on television, radio and online. Join us and be part of our world-class broadcasting team.
BBC NI DRAMA
Developing, producing and financing drama for BBC1 and BBC 2 national television networks, from feature films to TV serials.
BBC BLAST NI
The BBC initiative that encourages 13-19 year olds to get in to art, dance, film and music.
MEDIA GUARDIAN
Provides the latest news, links to recruitment sites and has a comprehensive jobs section.
MOONDOG PRODUCTIONS
Belfast-based comedy and entertainment production company which produces television, radio, audio visual media and live entertainment events.
NORTHERN IRELAND SCREEN
Northern Ireland Screen is an integrated agency for the development of the film industry and film culture in Northern Ireland.
NVTV
Northern Visions Television is community Television for Belfast with multiple opportunities for aspiring televisual creatives.
SCREEN PRODUCERS IRELAND
National association for independent film and television production companies.
TONY DOYLE BURSARY
Annual BBC Northern Ireland bursary scheme offered to new writing talent to encourage Irish writing for television. To find out more, follow this link and scroll down the Drama A-Z list.
WADDELL MEDIA
A County Down-based producer of factual, lifestyle and entertainment programming for the UK, Irish and international markets.
WRITERSROOM
The BBC's online writing resource for television, radio and film, with information about writing opportunities, events, along with useful tips and advice from professional writers.
ACTORS IRELAND
Broad list of services to cater for every sector of the industry as well as operating the largest youth actors agency in Ireland. 'Startroupers'
ARDMORE STUDIOS
Ireland's only state of the art 4 wall studio facilities in existence for 40 years.
BELFAST FILM FESTIVAL
Promoting a diverse and dynamic programme of film, involving and attracting people from all communities.
CINEMAGIC
Northern Ireland's annual world screen film festival for young people.
CORK FILM CENTRE
Resource-based organisation, focused on developing, promoting and facilitating people working creatively in the medium of the moving image, actively stimulating cultural development for the advancement of indigenous film-making.
EXPOSURE
Exposure provides everything you need to know to get started shooting your film, such as funding opportunities, film-making guide, the latest film festivals, recommended reading and other useful links.
FILM BASE
Support organization for the independent film and video sector in Ireland.
FILM IRELAND
Interviews, industry news, jobs, features, a must for low-down on the Irish film industry.
FOYLE FILM FESTIVAL
One of Ireland's leading celebrations of cinema, on the banks of the Foyle.
FRESH FILM FESTIVAL
Limerick's Fresh Film Festival caters solely for a youth audience (7 – 18 years old) and has at its core the distinctive Ireland's Young Filmmaker of the Year Competition.
GALWAY FILM FLEADH
This six day international film event, welcomes a mad diversity of film-making from around the world.
CREA8IVITY
Showcase and social community for people interested in digital content delivered via high speed Internet.
HUSTON SCHOOL OF FILM
Huston School of Film & Digital Media is based at the National University of Ireland. Founded in 2003 with support of the Huston family to commemorate their long association with St. Clerans, John Hutson's family home in Co. Galway. 1 year MA courses in screen writing and film studies.
IRISH FILM AND TV
An excellent online gateway to the Irish film and television industry.
IRISH FILM BOARD
Provides loans and equity investment to independent Irish filmmakers, to assist in the development and production of Irish films.
SCREENWRITERS GUILD
The Playwrights & Screenwriters Guild is dedicated to improving the conditions of work for playwrights and screenwriters in Ireland.
MEDIA NI
European financial support scheme for the audiovisual industry for member states and a promotional mechanism for European film, television and multimedia projects on an international scale.
MID-ULSTER FILM FESTIVAL
Annual weekend film festival at the foothills of the Sperrin Mountains.
MOONSTONE
Supports the work of European independent screenwriters and directors of vision, through its programme of advanced project-based development and training.
NFTS
The National Film & Television School offers comprehensive courses in writing with professional screenwriters, producers and directors working in Film and Television.
QUEENS FILM THEATRE
The best of contemporary and classic cinema from around the world.
RAW NERVE PRODUCTIONS
The professional film production company of the Nerve Centre, Derry. The company has produced a number short films and animations including the award winning 'Dance Lexie Dance'.
IRISH FILM INSTITUTE
National body responsible for promotion of film culture in all its forms including film archive.
AHDS
The Arts & Humanities Data Service aids the discovery, creation and preservation of digital resources in and for research, teaching and learning in the arts and humanities covering Visual Arts, Performing Arts and more.
ARTS CONSULTANTS
Anyone involved in art can record their career details for anyone who may want to find them and read about them.
BELFAST INSTITUTE
Further education provider, offering full and part-time creative industries courses.
CULTURE NORTHERNIRELAND
A cultural atlas of Northern Ireland exploring music, literature, Film & TV, Visual and performing arts and much more.
DAMA
Derry Anime & Manga Association is Ireland's largest Anime and Manga club, hosting a monthly DAMA event.
DARE
DARE is an interactive resource for culturally-diverse contemporary art education.
DARE TO BE DIGITAL
Aninternationally renowned computer games design competition for students, run by the University of Abertay, Dundee.
DARKLIGHT FESTIVAL
Ireland's premier festival for filmmakers, animators and artists whose work explores the convergence of art, film and technology.
DIGITAL HUB
The vision for The Digital Hub is to create a centre of excellence in Dublin for innovation, creativity, research and learning, focused on developing new and existing media enterprises.
DIGITAL PERFORMANCE ARCHIVE
Tracing the rapid developments taking place which combine performance activity with new digital technologies.
D.I.T.
Dublin Institute of Technology is a comprehensive higher education institution offer in a range of courses in Art, Design and Printing, Languages, Media, Music, Drama & Social Science and Legal Studies
INSTINCT TECHNOLOGY
Developer based in Co Donegal, Ireland. They are currently helping three third level colleges across Ireland to create three new courses, offering new qualifications in games production techniques.
IDI
The Institute of Designers in Ireland is the professional body representing the interests of Irish designers.
LINKDUP
Design, content and technology are coming of age on the web. It can be difficult to know where to look to see the best sites, so we collect and categorise them for you and save you the time and effort.
MEDIA LAB
Modelled on the world renowned MIT Media Lab, Media Lab Europe adopts an interdisciplinary approach to developing new ways in which technologies can expand human potential with branch at Trinity College, Dublin.
MOMENTUM
Trade Association representing Northern Ireland's Information Communications and Technology (ICT) industry.
NESTA
National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts devoted exclusively to supporting talent, innovation and creativity in the UK.
NORIBIC
Northern Ireland Business & Innovation Centre support s the establishment, development and growth of technology-based, high growth potential and/or export oriented businesses in Northern Ireland
PLEIX
Join this virtual community of digital artists working in music and film.
SHOOTING PEOPLE
An on-line filmmakers network that acts as a catalyst for change, growth and innovation in independent film.
NERVE CENTRE
A creative industry and learning centre with strong track record in animation and seasonal film club.
AIRPI
The Association of Independent Radio Producers of Ireland, to promote the development of professional independent production in radio in Ireland.
BBC RADIO
BBC network, local and national radio, including the BBC Radio Player with 'Listen again' facility.
BBC RADIO FOYLE
Radio Ulster opt-out, serving North-West Northern Ireland.
BBC RADIO ULSTER
BBC's main radio service for Northern Ireland with a mixture of speech, music and news.
BFBS RADIO NI
British Forces Broadcasting in Northern Ireland.
BCI
The Broadcasting Commission of Ireland is an independent statutory organisation responsible for a number of key areas of activity with regard to television and radio services in Ireland.
CITYBEAT
Targeted at the 25 to 49 demographic with music from the 80s, 90s and the best new music. Local presenters and topical discussion.
COMMUNITY MEDIA NETWORK
Bringing together people involved in Community Television and Video; Community Radio; Photography; Alternative Print; New Media/Web throughout Ireland.
DRDB
The Digital Radio Development Bureau offers information and news for broadcasters, manufacturers, retailers and advertisers about DAB digital radio.
DIGITAL RADIO NOW
A comprehensive free user guide and resource to the digital radio world, including station lists and finder utility, product information and where to buy.
DOWNTOWN RADIO
Newtonards based station broadcasting province-wide, with contemporary, oldies and specialist music programmes.
FEILE FM
West Belfast Festival's station, now with a licence to broadcast full time.
HOSPITAL RADIO
A portal site for all hospital radio stations in Northern Ireland.
NORTHERN VISIONS
A media centre in Belfast offering training, access and media production in radio and video.
OFCOM
The industry regulator's radio pages, with information for listeners and broadcasters.
Q101 WEST
From Omagh, to Enniskillen, across Tyrone, Fermanagh and your town. Delivering the best in local, Irish and country and the best hit music.
Q102 FM
From the banks of the Foyle. Keeping local radio local for the North-West
RADIO ACADEMY
Dedicated to the encouragement, recognition and promotion of excellence in broadcasting and audio production. The website contains a full range of events and Job opportunities.
SEVEN FM
A local station for Ballymena with listener participation, music news and information.
U105
Belfast's newest radio station, broadcasting on FM and DAB province-wide.
ARTS AND DISABLILTY
Facilitates the empowerment of disabled people through the development of Arts and Disability culture.
ARTS COUNCIL NI
The main statuary body responsible for distributing both government funding and lottery funding to the arts in Northern Ireland.
AUDIENCES NI
Audience development agency which seeks to increase audiences for the arts.
BELFAST EXPOSED
Northern Ireland's only dedicated photography gallery, with exhibitions, screenings, talks, photographic facilities and training.
COPYRIGHT COUNCIL
British Copyright Council is an umbrella organisation bringing together organisations which represent those who create, or hold rights in literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works and those who perform such works.
CATHEDRAL QUARTER FESTIVAL
The very best in new theatre, comedy, music, literature, circus, street theatre, film, visual art and family events.
COMMUNITY ARTS FORUM
Umbrella body for community arts in Northern Ireland, CAF aims to provide greater access to the arts.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NI
Works to support people, strengthen communities and build peace in the divided communities of Northern Ireland.
COMMUNITY FUND
Distributing lottery funding to disadvantaged community groups across UK.
CONWAY MILL
Gallery, artists' studio space and online exhibitions in this regenerated mill of West Belfast.
CRAFTS COUNCIL
The national design and economic development organisation for the craft industry in Ireland.
CREATIVE WRITERS NETWORK
Provides information, features and news of events, awards, competitions and opportunities for writers and writing groups.
DCAL
The Department of Culture, Arts & Leisure is responsible for the central administration of arts and culture, museums, libraries, sport and leisure visitor amenities, inland waterways and inland fisheries.
FAST FUDE
Fastfude is dedicated to the music scene of Northern Ireland. The site is a networking tool and an information resource for anyone who wishes to involve themselves in the region's music scene.
GO FOR IT
This Northern Ireland programme is FREE and provides a package of support to anyone interested in starting a business.
IRISH LITERATURE EXCHANGE
National organisation for the international promotion of Irish literature, in English and Irish, offering translation grants to international publishers and residential bursaries to literary translators.
LINEN HALL LIBRARY
The leading centre for Irish and Local studies in the North of Ireland. With comprehensive information on reading groups, language classes, outreach, Belfast Society and Artist in residence.
LYRIC THEATRE
Only full-time producing theatre in the north of Ireland and one of the few cultural institutions in Belfast not to close its doors through the many years of the 'troubles'.
MOVING ON MUSIC
The foremost promoter of jazz, blues, traditional, world and electronic music in Northern Ireland. Providing a diverse range of music entertainment and education services to all the community.
NCAD
The National College of Art & Design is the leading school for visual culture in Ireland.
NICVA
An umbrella body for voluntary, community and charitable groups in Northern Ireland which provides information, advice and training on a wide range of issues.
NIMIC
The Northern Ireland Music Industry Commission provides news and information for the music industry in Northern Ireland and will support artist, bands, technicians and business people working in any music genre at any level.
PLAY RESOURCE
A unique one-stop shop, which provides resources for children's arts, play and education. catering for community groups and organisations across Northern Ireland.
POETRY IRELAND
The national organisation dedicated to developing, supporting and promoting poetry throughout Ireland.
PRINCE'S TRUST
A UK charity that helps young people overcome barriers and get their lives working, through practical support including training, mentoring and financial assistance.
THE VACUUM
Free monthly paper published in Belfast. Each issue is themed and contains critical commentary about the city and broader cultural issues.
VERBAL ARTS CENTRE
The only Irish institution wholly devoted to the language arts. Brings together the spoken and written work as well as unite listening and reading with speaking and writing.
VOLUNTARY ARTS IRELAND
Promotes participation in arts & crafts by supporting development of the voluntary arts sector.
WEA
The Worker's Educational Association is the UK's largest voluntary provider of adult education.
WHEELWORKS
Provides artistic and creative opportunities to young people.
