Over five sessions, the National Talent Academies, Screen Guilds of Ireland, Screen Producers Ireland and Women in Film & TV Ireland delivered a Menopause Awareness Programme for the Screen Sector, engaging 123 participants across the industry.
The programme explored menopause through:
– Menopause 101: understanding the basics
– Soft skills for menopause management
– Writers’ workshop on reframing narratives
– A Dual Lens: From Perception to Representation panel
– Menopause and the workplace
Together, these sessions opened up conversations that have too often gone unspoken — highlighting both the challenges of menopause and the need for better representation and support across the sector.
📚 We’re now sharing the programme resources to support continued learning and action.
➡️ Educate yourself
➡️ Support colleagues
➡️ Challenge outdated narratives and create new ones
🔗 Explore the resources: Link in bio under ‘Resources’.
Crew Academy East is managed by @clermonthub@nationaltalentacademies@screenireland@screenguilds@Screenproducersireland@WIFTI@wicklowcoco
#ScreenSkills
#IrishFilmCrew
#Inclusion
#FilmIndustry
#MenopauseAwarenes
We are delighted to congratulate Dr Susan Liddy, Chair of Women In Film and TV Ireland and President of Women In Film and Television International, on being named Limerick Person of the Month!
Dr Liddy was recognised following the success of the 2026 WIFTI Global Summit, which took place in Adare this February and welcomed delegates from across the world for three days of international collaboration and dialogue across the screen industries.
Alongside her international work, Dr Liddy is also the founder and director of the Catalyst International Film Festival in Limerick, which runs from tomorrow Thursday 23rd April to Saturday 25th April.
A wonderful recognition of Dr Liddy’s leadership and dedication to advancing women in the screen industries both in Ireland and internationally. Congratulations!
Read more here: https://lnkd.in/erH8-4_S
Exclusive offer for WFT Ireland members, thanks to our partnership with WIFTI and New York Women in Film & Television:
You’re invited to the next virtual @NYWIFT Masterclass: Writing for Film and Television: Craft Workshop & Refresh. Back by popular demand is one of NYWIFT’s most popular instructors, critically-acclaimed writer Amy Fox, with a new workshop series for writers of all levels.
Creating dynamic scenes, developing a character arc, building the world of your project...
These are fundamental skills that writers for film and TV use every day. But when's the last time you did a deep dive into these practices?
In this 3-part interactive workshop, we will practice these tools, learning trade secrets that will
elevate your scene work and world-building and deepen your character development.
Classes take place April 21, April 28, and May 5.
Sessions will be recorded and sent to all who register.
✅ Use code Craft20 for 20% off
Register now at nywift.org/events or at the 🔗in @NYWIFT ’s bio.
✍️ Screenwriting opportunity for WFT Ireland members:
We are delighted to share a special opportunity for WFT Ireland members, courtesy of @charleybearproductions :
Join an online screenwriting retreat led by Emmy-nominated showrunner Dara Resnik, whose credits include Home Before Dark (Apple TV+), The Horror of Dolores Roach (Amazon), and Jane the Virgin (CW).
Originally filmed during an intimate writing retreat in Italy, the programme is now available online, allowing writers anywhere in the world to benefit from Dara’s professional guidance and creative process.
The retreat is designed for writers at different stages, whether you’re developing a new script, revising a draft, or looking to strengthen your writing process.
✨ Special offer for WFT Ireland members: $100 off the programme.
Pricing:
Original Price: $297
Member Discount: $100 off - Final Price: $197
📩 Members: email us at [email protected] to receive the discount code!
Learn more:
https://lnkd.in/gmguV4Uq
Delighted my short comedy script, Whinge-A Cup has been selected for this year’s Screenwriting Lab with @catalystintfilmfestival
WHINGE (verb) to complain in a childish or annoying way, usually over something unimportant.
WHINGE-A CUP - A makeshift award akin to a miniature FA CUP awarded to the one who manages to Whinge the most despite the deterrent of said, WHINGE-A CUP.
🏆 Based on my Dad written as a tribute to him and his quite frankly INSANE inventions.
Excited to work alongside Jennifer Davison, Ciaran Hayden & Lena Byrne’s expertise. ✍️
#whinge #cup #comedy #screenwriter #truestory
Award winning actor, director, producer Aisha Tyler was a panellist at this years WIFTI Summit in Limerick and spoke about strengthening cross-border collaboration, exploring co-production opportunities and celebrating women’s achievements in the screen industries
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#womeninfilm #wftireland #wifti #aishatyler #ilovelimerick
Limerick’s Michelle Ryan has carved out a unique niche with EPIK Media, highlighting the craft of filmmaking on some of the world’s biggest movies and TV shows💚🎥💚
Full story on @ilovelimerick website!
#limerick #ilovelimerick #limerickandproud #film #epikmedia
Happy Easter to all our members and friends who celebrated this weekend!
Wishing everyone a peaceful and restful break, and we hope you’re enjoying some well-deserved time to recharge.
From all of us at Women in Film and Television Ireland ✨
Meet Limerick’s Michelle Ryan, founder of Epik Media, visual storytellers that have created behind the scenes content for films such as ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’, ‘Barbie’ and ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ 🎬
Michelle’s innovative production company also produces and packages engaging promotional and marketing content for corporate, commercial, event and TV 🎥💚👏
Check out epikmediaireland.com
#womeninfilm #limerick #ilovelimerick #epikmedia #behindthescenes
We are pleased to acknowledge the support of several valued partners who helped make the WIFTI Summit 2026 possible.
Our sincere thanks to Shannon Region Conference and Sports Bureau, Media Insurance Brokers Ltd (part of Howden Group) and Creative Europe Desk Ireland for their support of this year’s Summit.
The Shannon Region Conference and Sports Bureau, the official events bureau for the Shannon Region, plays a key role in supporting international conferences, meetings and industry events by offering expert local knowledge and guidance. Their work helps position the region as a world-class destination for global gatherings and collaboration.
We also extend our thanks to Media Insurance Brokers Ltd, part of the Howden Group, a specialist international broker supporting the film, television, music and events industries. Their expertise in production insurance helps ensure creative projects can be realised with the protection and support they need.
Our gratitude also goes to Creative Europe Desk Ireland, which supports Irish cultural and audiovisual organisations in accessing the Creative Europe Programme, the European Union’s flagship funding programme for the cultural and creative sectors. Through its work, it helps strengthen collaboration, innovation and the international reach of Europe’s screen industries.
Thank you all for your support and for contributing to the collaborative spirit of the Summit!
⏳ Last chance - offer ends tonight!
Women in Film & TV Ireland is welcoming new voices into our community with a limited-time membership offer - ending at midnight tonight (20 March).
✨ €55/year individual membership (usually €60)
✨ €50/year each when you join with a friend
🎓 Associate membership (students & early-career):
• €27/year individual
• €25/year each when two eligible people join
This is your moment to grow your network, discover opportunities, and connect with Ireland’s screen industry community.
If you’ve been thinking about joining - don’t miss out.
📩 Email [email protected] to get started
⏰ Offer ends at midnight tonight
More info here: https://wft.ie/wft-ireland-membership-special-international-womens-day-offer/
WFT Member News: Nora Ní Fhlathárta ✨
Congratulations to WFT Ireland member Nora Ní Fhlathárta, whose short script The Bride Andromeda is a finalist at the HorrorHound Film Festival 2026.
Blending gothic horror with dark comedy, the project reimagines myth and modern image culture through the story of a woman whose pursuit of perfection leads to a striking transformation.
Nora will attend the festival in Cincinnati this March as she continues to develop the project.
Nora’s journey into writing has been shaped by resilience and reinvention, and it’s wonderful to see her work gaining international recognition.
👉 The Bride Andromeda is currently seeking a producer and director to bring the project to the next stage.
If you’re interested, or know someone who might be a good fit, we encourage you to get in touch!
