Tipperary filmmakers can apply for country's biggest short film training and production scheme

The Engine Short Film Scheme, the country's biggest short film training and production scheme is now accepting applications from Tipperary, Clare and Limerick-based filmmakers for its second edition.

Run by Innovate Limerick through Film in Limerick, Engine Shorts is a partnership between the local authorities in Tipperary, Clare and Limerick, and Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board.

The new scheme aims to inspire and support up-and-coming local writers, directors and producers to create inspiring, engaging and world-class short films that resonate with a wide international audience. 

Shortlisted teams will receive training over several months to develop their projects and up to six teams will be awarded production funding of up to €12,500 each to produce a short film.

Speaking about the launch, Cllr Roger Kennedy, Cathaoirleach of Tipperary County Council said "We are delighted to work with our partners in the region to support Engine Shorts 2.

"This is a very exciting and important scheme for film development in Tipperary and the broader region as evidenced by the success of the Engine Shorts films at film festivals in recent months.

"Tipperary has huge potential as a film location, offering a rich variety of landscape, location, creative talent and built heritage, with Cahir Castle named as best film location in Europe earlier this year.

"We look forward to seeing more local filmmakers developing their own stories in the county."