IFI Careers in Screen is a day-long event for young people aged 15-18, supported by Screen Ireland and in association with Dublin International Film Festival. With a mix of talks, Q&As, and presentations, it’s a chance for anyone interested in a future in Ireland’s screen industries to find out more and to hear from professionals across the sector. Now in its sixth year, Careers in Screen 2023 will also have a dedicated Careers in Animation event on March 30th, in association with the National Talent Academy for Animation. Further updates on guests and timings to follow.

Tickets for this event will be €5.

Students are encouraged to attend independently.

Confirmed guests:

Bad Sisters screening plus panel discussion with director, executive producer Dearbhla Walsh, locations Liz Kenny, editor Derek Holland, and actors Peter Coonan and Brian Gleeson.  (Please note, IFI Age Rec 15+, contains strong language and sexual references)

Producer Rebecca O’Flanagan (Smother; Flora and Son; Handsome Devil)

Production Designer Tom Conroy (The Tudors; Vikings; Breakfast on Pluto)

Script supervisor Jeanette McGrath (The Banshees of Inisherin; Three Billboard Outside Ebbing, Missouri; Moone Boy), Sheila Flitton (The Banshees of Inisherin), Aoife Byrne (The Banshees of Inisherin, stunts), Eoin Holohan (The Banshees of Inisherin, locations.), Jo Homewood (co-producer The Banshees of Inisherin). 

Production Manager Noreen Fitzgerald

Camera workshop with Anthony Moriarty (Bow Street Academy) – places limited

‘What’s My Job?’ Panel with the National Talent Academy.