BBC Northern Ireland and Northern Ireland Screen have launched the second round of the Green Lit short film initiative at the Belfast Media Festival
Green Lit supports emerging writing, production, directing and acting talent from Northern Ireland through the production new standalone short scripted comedy or drama films.
The announcement was made by Jason Butler, BBC Northern Ireland Commissioning Editor and Ursula Devine, Scripted Content Manager, Northern Ireland Screen, at the Belfast Media Festival as the three successful films from the first round were premiered.
They are:
- Rewarding from Conker Pictures written by Matthew McDevitt featuring Seána Kerslake and Vittorio Angelone.
- Helpless from Fabel Productions written by Michael Patrick and Oisín Kearney starring Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Éanna Hardwicke and George Robinson.
- Mourning Glory (working title) produced by Fíbín Films written by Shane McNaughton featuring Nigel O’Neill and Amy Huberman.
These films will be broadcast on BBC One Northern Ireland and BBC iPlayer on Thursday 27 November.
In this second round of the Green Lit scheme, a diverse range of editorial proposals will be considered, including drama, comedy, and comedy-drama. Submissions must come from companies based in Northern Ireland. Preference will be given to projects where the writer and/or director is a resident of Northern Ireland. Applications will open early in the new year.
Six projects will be selected to enter an initial phase of funded development. From these, three will be chosen to progress to full production as short films. While most proposals are expected to run between 15–20 minutes, there is no fixed duration requirement, and submissions of varying lengths are welcome.
Further information and how to apply can be found on the BBC NI Commissioning website and the Northern Ireland Screen website early in the new year.
Jason Butler, BBC Northern Ireland Commissioning Editor, said: “We’re delighted to launch the second round of Green Lit in partnership with Northern Ireland Screen, building on the success of the first round and the incredible talent showcased in the three completed films. Green Lit is about discovering and nurturing the next generation of creative voices in Northern Ireland – writers, directors, producers and performers and giving them a platform to tell bold, original stories. We’re excited to see what fresh ideas emerge in this next phase and look forward to continuing to support the vibrant screen industry here.”
Richard Williams, Chief Executive of Northern Ireland Screen, said: “Following the success of the first round, it’s fantastic to see Green Lit return with another opportunity for emerging local talent to shine. The quality and ambition of the three films from round one of Green Lit demonstrate the depth of creativity and storytelling expertise we have in Northern Ireland. This partnership with BBC Northern Ireland continues to strengthen the talent pipeline, empowering writers, directors, and producers to develop their craft and deliver original, high-quality stories.”
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