Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board
Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board was re-established in 1993 and it has played a crucial role in the development of the indigenous film industry as well as raising public awareness of the social, cultural and economic benefits of film-making in Ireland.
The primary function of the Board is to provide development and production finance for Irish film projects. Development loans are given to provide resources to allow a project to be brought from the drawing board to the stage of being a properly researched and developed project ready to be taken to the production stage. Production loans contribute towards the actual cost of producing a finished film or documentary project.
By providing these loans the Board is providing the opportunities needed by emerging Irish talent and, through schemes such as "Short Cuts", has launched the careers of quite a number of young Irish film makers. The Board also supports more established companies in producing culturally Irish films which have significant commercial prospects.
The Board also provides, under its capital provision, funds for film training, carried out on behalf of the Board by the National Training Committee for Film and Television established under Fás legislation, known as Screen Training Ireland.
Funding of Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board
The Irish Film Board receives a capital and administrative funding from the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism. The capital grant covers development and production loans and training.
In 2008, the Board will receive €3.197 million for administration purposes and €20 million for capital costs.