Sligo County Council has worked collaboratively for a number of years with both Leitrim and Roscommon County Councils to develop the film sector regionally, supporting filmmakers and working together to attract inward investment through film and screen production.
The partnership aims to build a thriving and sustainable regional film sector, recognising film as an important artform and a contributor to social, cultural and economic development.
Useful Contacts:
Glenn Gannon, Assistant Arts Officer with Sligo County Council manages all filming enquiries and applications to film in the county.
Contact Details: ggannon@sligococo.ie or telephone: + 353 71 911 4465
Johnny Gogan is The Regional Film Project Manager (Creative Heartlands).
Contact Details: creativeheartlandsfilm@gmail.com
or telephone: +35386 083 8792
Apply to Film in Sligo:
Apply via this link to film in Sligo: Sligo County Council Filming Permit
The Creative Heartlands Project
Established in 2019, Creative Heartlands is managed by Leitrim Design House in partnership with Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon County Councils. Developed by the Arts Offices and Local Enterprise Offices, the initiative supports creative enterprise across film, design and digital fabrication.
The project provides access to filming equipment and editing facilities to support regional screen production, including film, television, animation, educational and commercial projects.
Regional Film Project Manager
Johnny Gogan is The Creative Heartlands Film Project Manager. To contact Johnny directly, you can do so via email: creativeheartlandsfilm@gmail.com
or telephone: +35386 083 8792
Regional Editing Facility Locations:
- Sligo: Northside Community Centre, Sligo Town
- Leitrim: The Glens Centre, Manorhamilton
- Roscommon: King House, Boyle
Equipment Rental:
Equipment is available to rent from The Glens Centre, Manorhamilton, County Leitrim.