Cartoon Saloon, the five-time Academy Award® nominated animation studio behind some of the most celebrated animated films of the past two decades, is proud to announce the appointment of Anthony Leo as Chief Executive Officer. An accomplished producer with a distinguished career in animation and family entertainment, Anthony Leo brings decades of leadership experience across film and television. He was... Read more...
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FilmOffaly Announces Animation Industry Day at Esker Arts
FilmOffaly, in partnership with the National Talent Academy for Animation and the Birr Animation Residency, is set to host a dedicated Animation Industry Day at Esker Arts, Tullamore. The event takes place on Saturday, February 28th, and will bring together creators, studios, and emerging talent for a day of insights, professional development, and networking opportunities. This industry day will feature... Read more...
Building and Delivering Co-Production Relationships in Animation: Ireland and Italy join forces to debut Mortina
“Building co-production relationships in animation is a long-term investment of time and commitment.” Ronan McCabe, CEO Animation Ireland A new and irresistible protagonist is winning over young viewers on RTÉ KIDS: Mortina, the zombie girl who has already charmed hundreds of thousands of readers around the world, made her debut in a brand-new animated series on RTÉ2 at the end... Read more...
Animation Takes Centre Stage at Dublin International Film Festival 2026
Animation will be firmly in the spotlight at the 2026 Dublin International Film Festival, with a rich programme that celebrates animation as both an art form and a powerful storytelling tool – spanning legacy works, bold contemporary shorts, and vital conversations about animation’s future. This year’s programme brings together landmark screenings, international premieres, and emerging voices, underscoring DIFF’s commitment to animation across generations, styles, and cultures. ... Read more...
Minister Norma Foley to launch Animation is Art Exhibition in Siamsa Tire
Animation Is Art: An exhibition curated and presented by Animation Dingle Animation Dingle presents Animation Is Art, a major exhibition at the Siamsa Tíre Art Gallery in Tralee that showcases original hand-drawn works, animation cels and production art from some of the most influential animated films of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. Opening on Friday 27th February, by Minister Norma Foley, the exhibition... Read more...