ALT Animation is delighted to have Captain Onion’s Buoyant Academy for Wayward Youth, reach the final stage of the Ignite scheme. The project is a comedy
created by Matthew Bradley, Development Producer ALT Animation, following Marvin and his friends on their boat-based boarding school, the Unsinkable II, it’s a 50 x11′ series aimed at 7-12 year olds.
Ignite was launched in 2021 as an unprecedented initiative to uncover UK animation talent to develop the next hit. The BBC called on talent from both established independent production companies, BBC in-house production and talented individuals looking for their first break and received over 1000 ideas.
The projects were discovered after submitting ideas to the BBC and have been chosen following an 18 month development process. The ambition is to broadcast all three on the BBC in the future once additional investment from third parties is secured alongside the BBC’s contribution.
Patricia Hidalgo says: “Ignite called for ideas from across the UK, the response was overwhelming and it has not been easy to decide which projects to take forward. The reason we chose these three is because they all have a clear sense of the audience they are trying to target and a strong creative vision. The ideas, stories and characters felt truly British and very original but they hold a sense of the familiar which is what usually makes a show successful amongst kids.”
ALT Animation receives International Business Development Funding From The UK Global Screen Fund
ALT Animation is delighted to have received the UK Global Screen Fund funding it will be used as support towards a key hire to build out the company’s development slate, as well as the research and development of innovative production pipelines and staff training to further enhance their international competitiveness.
Sullivan Sails Launches on RTÉJr
A new 26 x 7 minute series from Animation Ireland members Distillery Films and ALT Animation premiered on RTÉJunior on 17th April and is currently continuing its second run. The series was commissioned by RTÉ and KidsMe (Italy) and was supported by Screen Ireland and Northern Ireland Screen. International sales are represented by Superights.
Mimi’s World wins Best Live Action and/or Hybrid TV Series Pulinella Award
Adastra’s Mimi’s World has won the Pulinella Award for Best Live Action and/or Hybrid TV Series .
The VFX, Animation and Compositing were providing by Northern Irish companies ALT Animation and Taunt Studios