Green Lit Spherical Two introduced by BBC Northern Ireland and Northern Ireland Screen

BBC Northern Ireland and Northern Ireland Screen have launched the second spherical of the Green Lit brief movie initiative on the Belfast Media Festival

Green Lit helps rising writing, manufacturing, directing and appearing expertise from Northern Ireland by means of the manufacturing new standalone brief scripted comedy or drama movies.

The announcement was made by Jason Butler, BBC Northern Ireland Commissioning Editor and Ursula Devine, Scripted Content Manager, Northern Ireland Screen, on the Belfast Media Festival because the three profitable movies from the primary spherical had been premiered.

They are:

• Rewarding from Conker Pictures written by Matthew McDevitt that includes Seána Kerslake and Vittorio Angelone.
• Helpless from Fabel Productions written by Michael Patrick and Oisín Kearney starring Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Éanna Hardwicke and George Robinson.
• Mourning Glory (working title) produced by Fíbín Films written by Shane McNaughton that includes Nigel O’Neill and Amy Huberman.

These movies will probably be broadcast on BBC One Northern Ireland and BBC iPlayer on Thursday 27 November.

In this second spherical of the Green Lit scheme, a various vary of editorial proposals will probably be thought of, together with drama, comedy, and comedy-drama. Submissions should come from firms primarily based in Northern Ireland. Preference will probably be given to initiatives the place the author and/or director is a resident of Northern Ireland. Applications will open early within the new yr.

Six initiatives will probably be chosen to enter an preliminary part of funded growth. From these, three will probably be chosen to progress to full manufacturing as brief movies. While most proposals are anticipated to run between 15–20 minutes, there isn’t a fastened length requirement, and submissions of various lengths are welcome.

Further info and find out how to apply may be discovered on the BBC NI Commissioning web site and the Northern Ireland Screen web site early within the new yr.

Jason Butler, BBC Northern Ireland Commissioning Editor, stated: “We’re delighted to launch the second round of Green Lit in partnership with Northern Ireland Screen, building on the success of the first round and the incredible talent showcased in the three completed films. Green Lit is about discovering and nurturing the next generation of creative voices in Northern Ireland – writers, directors, producers and performers and giving them a platform to tell bold, original stories. We’re excited to see what fresh ideas emerge in this next phase and look forward to continuing to support the vibrant screen industry here.”

Richard Williams, Chief Executive of Northern Ireland Screen, stated: “Following the success of the first round, it’s fantastic to see Green Lit return with another opportunity for emerging local talent to shine. The quality and ambition of the three films from round one of Green Lit demonstrate the depth of creativity and storytelling expertise we have in Northern Ireland. This partnership with BBC Northern Ireland continues to strengthen the talent pipeline, empowering writers, directors, and producers to develop their craft and deliver original, high-quality stories.”

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