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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Our working groups direct member and industry expertise towards development and shared goals.
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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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September 9, 2024
Tús 2024: Short Film Script Initiative for New Writers & Creators from Ireland
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September 13, 2024
International Film Festival Rotterdam 2024 – Short and Mid-length films completed after 1 July
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September 17, 2024
Céim Eile: Half – Hour Short Film Script Initiative for New Writers & Creators from Ireland
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September 18, 2024
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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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SDGI Newsletter • June 2024
We hope you have all received your June 2024 newsletter – which has gone out to members, subscribers and friends. Lots to dig into in this month’s edition, which is packed again with everything you need to know for your directing career. We hope to see you next week at the Documentary Alliance event on…
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SDGI ARRI ALEXA TAKE
We are delighted to launch SDGI ARRI ALEXA TAKE – now open for applications! We encourage you to apply! The Screen Directors Guild of Ireland (SDGI) is excited to present the SDGI ARRI ALEXA TAKE, an initiative crafted to empower directors by providing a platform for exploration. This initiative welcomes both ambitious project proposals and…
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