Speakers from Pixar, Aardman, ILM and Sony among line-up Following the success of its debut last year, Belfast’s RENDR festival returns to the city next month with an extraordinary line-up of creative talent from the global animation industry. The two-day creativity and technology festival, supported by Northern Ireland Screen, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Studio Ulster, Ulster University, Ulster... Read more...
BABOON Animation, the award-winning kids’ animation studio founded by DREAMWORKS alumnus Mike de Seve, leading video community in China BILIBILI and Japanese publisher POPLAR today announced a major distribution deal with Monster Entertainment for their new CGI-animated series REGGIE REX!. The series follows the adventures of Reggie, a young T-Rex, as he and his friends learn about life, language, science,... Read more...
Almu Redondo, art director of the Star Wars Visions Vol 2 episode ‘Screecher’s Reach’ won the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy® for Production Design last week. The Awards ceremony will take place in LA in January 2024. Screecher’s Reach tells the story of a young girl, seeking reprieve from her days in a rural workhouse, discovers a legendary haunted cave with... Read more...
In October, Lead Background Artist at Lighthouse Studios, Sarah Sloyer, delivered two wonderful illustration workshops as part of Bookville 2023 – a Kilkenny initiative that celebrates books and encourages youngsters to get involved in reading, writing and artistic endeavours. Animator Polly Holland also participated by developing a fun double-page activity spread for this year’s Festival in a Book. During the... Read more...
Absolutely thrilling news! It’s a moment of celebration for Animation Ireland members as the fantastic creations of Little Moon Animation and Kavaleer have soared to new heights! Fia’s Fairies and BoyGirlDogCatMouseCheese have earned a place on spot in the prestigious RTEjr’s Top 10 Shows of 2023 round up, alongside shows such as Peppa Pig and Bluey. In the magical realm... Read more...