

Season 13 • Episode 3
LatestStoryland is an award-winning initiative by RTÉ.ie and Screen Ireland, a program that develops and showcases new, original Irish short dramas by emerging talent in writing, directing, and acting. It operates as a competitive call-out for scripts, with the top finalists receiving funding and support to produce their 25-minute short dramas, which are then broadcast on RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player.
Writing
Raw scripts from hungry new voices—zero studio polish, all nerve.
Acting
Before-they-were-famous energy; Irish talent proving ground.
Creator
David Crean
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Storyland has launched careers for major Irish talent including Lenny Abrahamson, who later directed Room and Normal People.
The 25-minute constraint forces brutal economy—no room for indulgence, just pure narrative muscle.