Calls for Lead Organisation to facilitate border region partnership to deliver new 12 week Gaming Development Scheme
Date Posted: February 17, 2023
Northern Ireland Screen is the government-backed lead agency in Northern Ireland for the film, television and interactive content industries, driving global growth through boosting our economy, celebrating our culture and enhancing our children’s education.
As the national agency for the Irish film, television drama, animation and documentary industry, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland is the creative partner to the sector, investing in talent, creativity and enterprise.
Northern Ireland Screen and Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland are looking for a Lead Organisation to facilitate, on behalf of Screen Ireland, a border region partnership with Northern Ireland Screen to initially administrate a new 12 week Gaming Development Scheme in 2023.
The Lead Organisation or Partnership must ensure the investment in new and innovative areas of creative prototype development in the Gaming Sector. The total fund is circa €130,000 for both ROI and NI Applicants, with awards being facilitated in Q1 or Q2 2023. This budget includes basic administrative costs to facilitate the funding awards.
The funding itself will be targeting the development of new game IPs and establish new indie video game studios and talent in the border regions. The fund will also support teams to develop a playable prototype of a game based on an original IP. Further details on specifics of fund and how to apply will be announced via the the Lead Organisation in the New Year.
The Lead Organisation will initially establish a full and transparent external review process and ensure compliance to the guiding principles of Screen Ireland and Northern Ireland Screen.
Applications should be made via [email protected] and the subject line should state: Lead Organisation, Pilot Gaming Scheme.
Further details for submission (FAQs and an application form template) will be available via the Screen Ireland website. www.screenireland.ie/funding
Criteria for Assessment
- The Track Record of the Lead Organisation or Partnership in supporting and informing creative screen development.
- Experience in the awarding of funding and co-ordinating administration of same.
- Proven record in facilitating diverse and inclusive pathways of support and creative talent development.
Closing date is Thursday, 16th March 2023.
No late applications will be accepted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the specific details of the scheme that the Lead Organisation will run?
It is a pilot scheme for new talent in the border regions targeting third levels and other stakeholders. The Lead Organisation will work with Northern Ireland Screen and Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland in setting up the finer details and how funding is assigned. This is for emerging talent as a pilot scheme developing IP and prototypes as part of a 12 week mentorship currently.
Does the Lead Organisation need to be based in the border regions?
A connection to the border regions in terms of establishing relationships is ideal but physical presence is not essential once relationships are clear and strong with studios, third levels and other parties and mentors. As this is a cross border scheme, the focus is targeting an Organisation that can help independently run and support such public funding with Northern Ireland Screen and Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland.
