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Ireland Business Development Mission 2026

July 5 - July 12

In collaboration with the four Atlantic Provinces, Innovation PEI will partner on a business development mission to Ireland, taking place during the Limerick Film Lab and Galway Film Fleadh from July 5–12, 2026.

Up to eight producers from the four Atlantic Provinces, Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), Nova Scotia (NS), Prince Edward Island (PEI) and New Brunswick (NB) will be selected to take part in this mission, which is designed to promote coproduction, joint-financing, distribution, and development opportunities between the screen industry producers in the Atlantic provinces and those internationally.

The mission will support producers in enhancing their knowledge of working in international markets.

Dates: July 5–12, 2026
  • Limerick Film Lab from July 5-8, 2026
  • Galway Film Fleadh Industry Fair from July 9-12, 2026
Location: Limerick and Galway Ireland
Why Participate:
  • Build partnerships, structure co-productions, and foster creative collaboration across borders at the Limerick Film Lab.
  • Attend one-on-one and group meetings at the Galway Film Fleadh Industry Fair.
  • Opportunities for networking and collaboration within the film industry and the wider audiovisual landscape.
Travel and Accommodations

Companies will be responsible for booking their own travel and accommodations for this trip. The delegation must be on the ground to start the Limerick Film Lab, beginning the morning of July 5, 2026 (subject to change).

Targeted Meetings and Marketplace Opportunities

Following the Limerick Film Lab, targeted meetings will be arranged at the Galway Film Fair for each participant based on their individual project needs.

The Galway Film Fair encompasses the many industry events taking place during the Galway Film Fleadh. In addition to targeted meetings, the Fair hosts The Marketplace (European co-production meetings), Networking meetings, The Fleadh Forum, Industry Seminars, Masterclasses and much more.

Application Process

To apply, companies must complete the linked application form and provide all supporting materials, including company credentials and bio, project portfolio and target markets, by Friday, May 15, 2026.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Must have at least one producer credit on completed productions, such as:

  • A television one-off production with a minimum broadcast length of 30 minutes
  • A television series production
  • A feature film that received financing from a Federal and/or Provincial funding agency

2. Must have participated in at least one international market or festival event (can include provincially led business development missions)

3. Must have multiple viable projects suitable for international markets

Click here to download the application form.

If you feel you may not meet the criteria but are still interested in attending the mission, please contact Innovation PEI’s Film Industry Growth Specialist, Meaghan Brander at mdbrander@gov.pe.ca

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