SDGI Newsletter • April 2025
Enjoy this packed newsletter full of opportunities for directors. We have lots of upcoming events designed to connect you with writers, casting directors, funders, and fellow creatives across the industry. Here’s what’s coming up: April 2 – Meet the Screen Writers Speed Networking with the Writers Guild of Ireland A fast paced evening to meet…
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SDGI Newsletter • January 2025
Members, friends and subscribers should all have received our first Newsletter of 2025! We have some great events lined up and look forward to seeing you in the New Year. Plus, as always, we bring you all the latest opportunities and funding and submission deadlines that may take you on your next creative journey! SDGI…
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SDGI Newsletter • December 2024
As the year comes to an end, we look back on what may be the best year for SDGI so far. We’re thrilled to announce that early next year, we expect to share exciting news regarding rights negotiations, which will represent a significant advancement for our industry. This week, we are concluding our Exploring Reality…
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SDGI Newsletter • November 2024
SDGI Newsletter • November 2024 went out to members, friends and subscribers on 31st October 2024 This month is filled with exciting events for our directors. We’re thrilled to launch the Exploring Reality programme with its first module. Our emerging documentary directors will gather in Cork for an immersive week of masterclasses, led by renowned…
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SDGI Newsletter • October 2024
Our October 2024 Newsletter has gone out to members, friends and subscribers this week! Our Directors in Dialogue event was fantastic on Wednesday evening. If you missed it, don’t worry our next event is on Wednesday, 4th November and we’d love to see you there. We’re still in ongoing negotiations with producers about the implementation…
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SDGI Newsletter • JULY 2024
Firstly, thank you to all the directors who provided valuable feedback during our recent Documentary Alliance meeting. It was a highly productive session, and the insights gained will significantly contribute to the ongoing discussions between the Documentary Alliance, Screen Ireland, and broadcasters. Upcoming Meetings with Screen Ireland Following discussion in AGM, SDGI is scheduled to meet with…
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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 Newsletter • May 2024
By now members & friends should have received this month’s newsletter, jam-packed full of news, key industry opportunities, deadlines and events. We hope you all find something to empower and enhance your creative journey… You can also read SDGI Newsletter • May 2024 here
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SDGI Newsletter • April 2024
Welcome to the latest edition of our monthly newsletter designed exclusively for directors. Chairman Maurice Sweeney and I have been working to advance directors’ rights in our industry. In our latest round of talks with Producers on 13/14th March we discussed terms for an Interim Agreement with producers on the implementation of Statutory Instrument 567.…
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SDGI Newsletter • March 2024
I am thrilled to welcome you to the newest edition of our newsletter, where we strive to keep you informed, inspired, and empowered in your roles as directors. As the Executive Director of the Directors Guild, it is my privilege to present you with a wealth of valuable insights, updates, and resources tailored to enhance…
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SDGI Newsletter • December 2023
In our ongoing commitment to champion the rights of our directors, I’m happy to share a brief yet impactful update on our strides in navigating copyright issues. SDGI has been engaged in crucial talks with departments and politicians to address copyright challenges head-on. Our recent momentum in a political campaign advocating for directors’ rights has…
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SDGI Newsletter • October 2023
SDGI members and friends should have received our latest newsletter. This month’s edition announces the launch of our new calendar on our homepage which we hope will act as an assistant for Irish directors. We are working hard to populate it with important dates for your diaries, including submission deadlines, training, funding, residency opportunities, and…
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SDGI Newsletter • September 2023
Welcome to the latest edition of SDGI’s monthly newsletter designed to keep you informed of all the deadlines and events related to your directing career. We are working on a new calendar that will act as an assistant for Irish directors which we hope to launch in the coming weeks. The Guild has been involved…
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SDGI Newsletter • August 2023
We are thrilled that SDGI has received Screen Ireland Stakeholder Funding for Exploring Reality thanks to Martina Durac, Adrian McCarthy and Donald Taylor Back for their work in the Documentary Alliance. This funding will allow us to build on our programme and support talented directors who are creating important and engaging documentaries. Huge congratulations to…
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SDGI Newsletter • July 2023
We’re delighted to share our SDGI Newsletter • July 2023 edition with you. Take a look at all the latest opportunities out there for directors! Read / Download here You can subscribe below and make sure every edition hits your inbox!
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SDGI Newsletter • June 2023
You should have all received your June Newsletter and we hope you find it as inspiring as we did putting it it together. Hopefully there’s something for you inside – whether it be a festival submission, a funding opportunity, a residency or even just a fire in your belly! Enjoy and here’s to a fruitful…
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