Lights, camera, collaboration: Limerick Film Lab goes global
Producers from Ireland, Scotland, and Canada showcase projects as part of collaboration led by Innovate Limerick and partners
LIMERICK Film Lab unveiled its inaugural co-production programme cohort of 2025 and its development slate, which was presented at a pitch event at Edinburgh International Film Festival.
The event was hosted in partnership with Screen Scotland, Film in Limerick and Enterprise Ireland.
The Limerick Film Lab selected 18 producers from Ireland, Scotland, and Canada and brought them together for a week of international collaboration, creative exchange, and industry development in July.
The titles of the Irish features included are ‘No Sleep ‘till Belfast’, ‘Painting Saddam’, ‘Bedsitterland’, ‘The Crier’, and ‘The Singularity’.
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The initiative was organised by Innovate Limerick - through Film in Limerick, the regional film office for the Mid-West of Ireland - and delivered with Screen Scotland, Picture NL, Screen Ireland and Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board.
The initiative brought together producers from the three countries for a week of international collaboration, creative exchange, and industry networking.
On August 19 the producers presented their projects from the Limerick Film Lab at the Edinburgh International Film Festival with the ambition of finding international co-production, financing and distribution partners.
The event invited guests to engage directly with the Irish and Scottish producers developing international projects and provided the opportunity for them to learn about funding and support available in both territories.
Emma Farrell, Senior Market Advisor Createch at Enterprise Ireland says “By spotlighting the Limerick Film Lab as a dynamic incubator for international co-production talent, we’re showcasing Ireland’s deep commitment to nurturing the next generation of global storytellers.
“Enterprise Ireland is proud to play a central role in connecting international stakeholders with Ireland’s vibrant Creative Industries, driving export-led growth and fostering meaningful creative and commercial partnerships” added Emma.
Paul C Ryan, Regional Film Manager at Film in Limerick says “This event in collaboration with Enterprise Ireland Screen Scotland and EIFF, offers a unique platform to continue the creative dialogue that began in Limerick and to deepen the professional relationships that are forming between producers from both countries.
“The Lab has already sparked exciting new connections, and EIFF provides the perfect platform to build on that momentum.”