RTÉ and Fís Éireann issue call for TV show pitches from amateur screenwriters

Amateur screenwriters across Ireland are invited to submit scripts to be considered for production on the small screen.  

RTÉ and Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland made the call as part of the Storyland programme, designed to create opportunities for new talent to pitch, develop and produce drama for television.  

Writers from the worlds of television, film, theatre, advertising, literature, documentary and journalism are encouraged to submit their work, whether or not they have written for television or film before. 

Three single dramas of 25 minutes duration will be commissioned for production. 

Acting Head of Drama at RTÉ, David Crean, said, "Storyland has been a great way to discover and nurture new and unique voices with untold stories. As part of our continuing commitment to identify and promote a diverse range of voices and talent, it was exciting to see Storyland being embraced on television and reaching a wider audience.

"It’s an essential ramp for drama talent to showcase their work locally and globally and we’re delighted to be working with Screen Ireland on our commitment to raise the profile of Irish drama." 

Television Project Manager at Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Andrew Byrne, said, "We are delighted to be working with RTÉ on the continued investment in new talent via the Storyland scheme, which gives a first opportunity to emerging voices within a short television format. I look forward to seeing this year’s submissions and the variety of new stories." 

The deadline for entry is February 24, 2023 at 12am midnight.