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New Report launched: Ireland’s Animation Industry Workplace Demographics 2024-2025

Animation Ireland and Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet, with support from Coimisiún na Meán and the National Talent Academy for Animation have published a new report on Ireland’s Animation Industry Workplace Demographics 2024-2025. The research was undertaken with the aim to assist the sector in many ways; through providing critical insights to support the future growth and sustainability of the... Read more...

Irish Studio Cartoon Saloon’s New Short “ÉIRU” is one of 15 Animated Short Films shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards®

ÉIRU, the new short film from Academy Award® nominated studio Cartoon Saloon (The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea, WolfWalkers) is one of 15 Animated Shorts shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards®. 113 animated shorts qualified for the 2026 Academy Awards® with the shortlisted 15 going forward for nomination voting which begins January with the 5 final nominated films announced on Thursday, January... Read more...

Ink & Light, Brand New Half Hour Animated Film, Santa’s Holiday to Premiere on RTÉ this Christmas!

Santa’s Holiday brings the Christmas magic straight from Lapland to our television screens this year. Santa’s Holiday is a brand new half hour animated film from Irish production company Ink &Light and premieres on RTÉ this Christmas. When Santa finishes delivering presents all around the world, it’s time for the Elves in Santa’s Village to celebrate! There’s music, games, and... Read more...

Screen Ireland’s Innovation in Storytelling Development Fund is now open for applications, in partnership with Animation Ireland

Animation Ireland and Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland are delighted to announce, with the support of Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet & Eirmersive, that applications are now open for the Innovation in Storytelling Development Fund. First launched in 2021 and previously known as the Animation Innovation and Immersive Development Fund, Screen Ireland has supported the development of 38 innovative, high-concept projects across areas... Read more...