Applications are invited from film artists of distinction for the above role, jointly funded by the Arts Council and University College Cork.

The Film Artist in Residence, based in the School of Film, Music and Theatre, is designed to provide a screenwriter with a unique opportunity to develop his/her practice in a university environment while offering students of film and screen media the opportunity to engage with a practising artist in a meaningful way during the course of their studies.

The appointment of Film Artist in Residence is for one year and the successful applicant will be paid a fee of €20,000. S/he will offer five contact hours per week in the form of screenwriting workshops, lectures and individual student mentoring over two semesters, and will enjoy uninterrupted time to advance his/her own work during the university vacations. A dedicated public event with the Film Artist in Residence will be held during the 2019 Cork Film Festival.

How to Apply
Please apply by letter or email, outlining your vision for the role of Film Artist in Residence, and include a C.V. listing details of your screenwriting experience. Applicants must have a screenwriting credit on a feature film that has been produced.

See link below for further details.