Animation Ireland is the trade association for the leading Irish animation studios working together to promote Ireland’s world class sector internationally. With millions of children watching animated programmes produced here, Ireland is a recognised leader for TV, Film, Games and Visual Effects.
The Irish animation industry has experienced substantial growth since 2010 and has emerged as a central component of Ireland’s digital and creative economy. Award winning Irish studios employ over 2,000 full time staff.
Ireland is one of the best places in Europe and the World to produce animation. Ireland has one of the best Tax Credits in Europe, with up to 32% tax credit available on eligible Irish expenditure. The Irish passion for storytelling and the arts has a created a culture perfectly suited for world class animation studios to thrive upon.
To become a member or to advertise for jobs you can contact us on support@animationireland.com
Animation Ireland is proud to manage
The National Talent Academy for Animation
The Animation, Innovation & Immersive Storytelling Development Fund
The Pathways Fund
The Irish Animation Awards
Animation Ireland Board
CEO: Ronan McCabe
Industry Chair: Moe Honan, Moetion Films
Louise Cornally, Brown Bag Films
Ian Hamilton, Elk Studios
Marc Jordan, Lighthouse Studios
Conor Harrington, Giant Animation
Katja Schumann, Cartoon Saloon
Mark Cumberton, Jam Media
Supported by: Delphine Coudray, Head of Operations
Róisín Chapman, Administrator
Animation Ireland trading as The Association of Animation Producers in Ireland is a company limited by guarantee.
The Association of Animation Producers in Ireland Ltd,
14 – 16 Lord Edward Street,
Dublin 2,
D02 YC63
Co Reg number: 556477
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