09/11/2026

Free Limerick Workshops To Train Emerging Filmmakers This November And December

Film in Limerick, working with the Local Authorities in Tipperary, Limerick and Clare and the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, has announced a series of free filmmaking training workshops under the Engine Shorts Film Training and Production Scheme.

Running at the Engine building in Limerick across November and December 2026, the in-person sessions aim to help new filmmakers build skills, confidence and practical know-how, guided by experienced industry professionals.

Producing a Short Film – Making it Happen! with Aoibhín Murphy (Failsafe Films)

Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November, 10am–4pm

A hands-on two-day primer on the producer’s role, covering budgeting, production planning, assembling a team and seeing a project through to completion.

Screenwriting – From Idea to Screen with Story Editor Kate Leys

Saturday 28 November, 10am–4pm
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An introductory workshop with internationally renowned script and story editor Kate Leys on taking an original idea to a compelling short-film screenplay. A limited number of story consultations will be offered on Sunday 29 November to participants from the Saturday session.

Directing a Short Film – with Hannah Quinn

Saturday 5 December, 10am–4pm

An intensive workshop with award-winning Irish director Hannah Quinn on directorial vision, visual storytelling, working with actors and the practical tools to bring a script to life.

The workshops are especially recommended for those considering applying for short-film funding through the Engine Shorts scheme or similar programmes. Attendance at the training is not a requirement for Engine Shorts applications.

All workshops are free and open to emerging filmmakers aged 18 and over from across Ireland, with preference for applicants based in the Mid-West. Places are limited and successful applicants will be notified by email.

Sessions will take place at the Engine building, Cecil Street Upper, Limerick City, V94 TN32. Applications are now open. Further details and application forms:

Producing a Short Film: https://forms.gle/dyHeCD2Tu8N6ahwj6

Screenwriting – From Idea to Screen: https://forms.gle/pN7TMXikPDTAi8LD9

Directing a Short Film: https://forms.gle/3F4sexCgKCzaRCyb7

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