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Film Offaly Launches 2026 Short Film Awards

Thursday, 29 January 2026 05:00

There's a €12,000 bursary for the winning film.

Film Offaly is launching its annual Short Film Award for 2026.

The award offers a €12,000 bursary and a local premiere to support the production of a live-action fiction short film.

Applicants must submit scripts, with filming to take place in Offaly and a key creative based in the midlands.

Since 2008, the scheme has funded 16 films, many of which have gone on to international festivals and broadcast success.

Applications are open now and close at noon on February 23rd.

Darren Lee Film Resource Officer with Offaly County Council spoke with Midlands 103's Courtney Callaghan and says the long-running competition now in its 18th year:

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