The Incubator.

Screenplay Development

As part of our initial slate and launch, we are providing three emerging writers with the opportunity to apply for screenplay development, wherein we will commission their screenplay with a view to producing the film.

The scheme is dedicated to supporting Irish screenwriters working on their first or second feature film that leans into the thriller, horror or sci-fi genres.

Three writers will be awarded a share of the €50,000 pot towards the writing of their screenplay and receive ongoing development support with a view to the projects being produced by BMAN and Forty Foot Pictures, and sold internationally by Bankside Films.

Supporting Irish Writers

The BMAN Incubator is an innovative development initiative delivered by:

  • BMAN ENTERTAINMENT - King Frankie

  • FORTY FOOT PICTURES - I Used To Be Famous

  • BANKSIDE FILMS - An Cailín Ciúin, The Hole In The Ground

How To Apply

Please provide the following:

  • 300 Word Project Synopsis

  • Writer’s Statement (up to 2 pages)

  • Treatment (5-10 pages) or Script (If Available)

  • Biographies of the writer(s) with credits

  • Links to Previous Films

Send your application package with ‘Incubator: Project Title’ to: hello@bmanentertainment.com

Deadline: 5pm Monday 3rd February, 2025

More Information

SELECTION PROCESS

A total of three projects will be selected for development.

Participants and projects will be selected by the producing companies.

FEES

Successful writers will receive a market level, appropriate fee to develop the screenplay to a final draft for BMAN Entertainment, Forty Foot Pictures and Bankside Films.

Chosen projects will be notified in March.

Chosen projects will be notified in March.