Frequently Asked Questions

Membership of SPI

1. How do i become a member of SPI?

If you are an audio-visual producer you are entitled to become a member of SPI. Please visit the SPI Membership Section to view membership fees and membership form.

2. What are the benefits of becoming a member of SPI?

- SPI are the national representative body for producers. We negotiate with other industry bodies and funders on behalf of members.

- SPI also promotes members on our website. All members receive a free listing on the site and access to the members only area of the site.

- All of our events are open to members only and are free to members.

- SPI issues regular industry news bulletins to members containing information of relevance and updates on our work.

- All images on the SPI site are also shots from members’ productions.

- SPI have a Members Benefits Scheme with discounts to various publications and services relating to the industry.

3. I have an idea for a programme or film. How do i get my idea to a production company?

If you are not a producer or do not have a relationship with a production company and want to discuss an idea for a programme or film you can send programme proposals or scripts to companies. There is an a-z listing of production companies on our site which you can search. On the homepage enter any search words you would associate with your programme or film into the box and click search. This will break down the listings into those associated with these words. You can then read through the company listings and contact those you wish to. Unfortunately SPI cannot recommend production companies to the public.

4. I am a member of SPI. How do i...?

a) Log on to the members area of the site?

SPI should have allocated a username and password to you when you signed up. Enter these details in the box on the right and submit. This will bring you to the members only section.

b) Obtain existing or new username and password details?

If you do not have or have forgotten your username and password please contact Niamh Sheridan at niamh@screenproducersireland.com

c) My password is not working. What do i do?

Contact niamh@screenproducersireland.com

d) I would like to submit images for inclusion on the site. How do i do this?

Images are regularly changed on the site. Please send any images to Niamh Sheridan either by email or post. If possible all images should be high resolution (150dpi or higher). If you submit an image lower than 150dpi we cannot guarentee that it will be included.

e) I would like to suggest additional content for the site. How do i do this?

We always welcome suggestions on the content of the site. Please forward any comments you may have to niamh@screenproducersireland.com