IFB Funding Programmes

Overview

Find out more about how our application system works, the funding resources available and state aid limitations which apply to all loans.

Principles and Criteria

The basis of BSÉ/IFB's funding decision-making criteria is guided by four principles. Learn more about these principles.

Applications and Decisions

If you are thinking of making an application for funding you may find it useful to learn about the applications and decisions procedures.

Development

The IFB provides development loans to writers, directors and production companies for feature film and animation projects.

Production

Find out more about the wide variety of production loans available for feature films, animation and documentaries, as well as funding schemes for international productions.

Distribution

If you are distributing Irish films in Ireland or need a festival print for your feature film, the IFB offers a number of funding schemes to assist you.

Short Film Schemes

Calling all short filmmakers! Find our more about our wide range of short film schemes - fiction, animation, documentaries and digital. All shorts can be made in the Irish or English language