We promote the economic and creative rights of screen directors and raise awareness of their role and status as artists.
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European and Irish legislation ensures Screen Directors get a fair share of remuneration from their work and includes new rights to: fair pay; transparent information; possible additional remuneration and a way to revoke a licence. If you are asked to waive your rights or agree to a buy-out, don’t!
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Don’t’ miss out on advancing your career as a director. Join SDGI and be part of the Director’s community. We are at every table making your voice heard on the issues that matter. Our campaigns are driven by our collective strength and have your say in issues for directors.
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Our guides and resources provide practical inspiration and support for your career in directing.
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We campaign for the creative and economic rights of directors by influencing industry policy and practice — everywhere our members are impacted.
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Our programmes offer screen directors vital opportunities for creative and professional growth.
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January 17, 2026
National Talent Academies Short Film Fund: Animation Dublin Information/Registration Session
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January 21, 2026
National Talent Academies Short Film Fund: Animation Online Information/Registration Session
- Funding
January 21, 2026
Ardán & RTÉ Short Film Commission
- Submissions
January 23, 2026
Fresh International Film Festival – National Extended Deadline
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January 26, 2026
The National Talent Academies Short Film Fund, Live Action Online Information Session
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January 30, 2026
Focus Shorts
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January 31, 2026
Boyne Valley International Film Festival – Earlybird Deadline
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January 31–31, 2026
Imbolg: Women Who Terrify Film Festival
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Some Highlights from Our Annual Meeting of Directors
We’d like to thank our members, friends and partners who came out in force at our Annual Meeting of Directors on Friday, 10th May 2024. Some Highlights from Our Annual Meeting of Directors Attendance: 74 directors joined us for the event. Open Discussion: We had a productive open discussion on the state of the industry for…
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Megan K. Fox
Megan K. Fox is one of two directors on comedy horror series Video Nasty screening on Virgin Media and BBC 3 and BBC NI. Megan directs episodes 4 and 5 of 6 episodes, with veteran UK horror director Christopher Smith directing episodes 1, 2, 3 and 6. Video Nasty tells the story of three mostly normal…
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2025 IFTA Awards
Congratulations to all the brilliant directors nominated for the 2025 IFTA Awards DIRECTOR – FILM Eva Birthistle – Kathleen Is Here John Crowley – We Live in Time Brian Durnin – Spilt Milk Damian McCarthy – Oddity Christine Molloy, Joe Lawlor – Baltimore Rich Peppiatt- Kneecap DIRECTOR – DRAMA Paddy Breathnach – The Dry Brian Kirk – The Day of the Jackal…
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