Dublin-based distributor, Monster Entertainment, is heading to MIP TV with some new animation. Storybud, an RTE commission from Dublin’s Kite Entertainment, which very recently won the RTS Award for Best Children’s Programme, is a series of 15 x 5 minute funny, short stories based on well-loved fairy tales and nursery rhymes for kids aged 8 and over. Written by famous... Read more...
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Sponsors announced for the Irish Animation Awards
Animation Ireland has announced today that Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland and RTÉ will be the headline sponsors for the 2023 Irish Animation Awards. This year’s ceremony takes place in Galway on Saturday 27th May. Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland and RTÉ have been heavily involved in supporting the Irish Animation Awards since its inaugural ceremony in 2015 . This year’s other sponsors include... Read more...
Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet to Launch as New Network for Talent Development
As of January 2023, Animation Skillnet, Screen Skillnet and Immersive Technologies Skillnet have joined forces to form one new consolidated and expanded Skillnet network called Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet. The Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet Team include, Gareth Lee, Sean Smith, Susan Talbot, Barbara Deignan & Clodagh Kelly The new network will build on the great work of all... Read more...
NTAA Production Coordination and Production Management Workshops Open for Applications!
The National Talent Academy for Animation is kicking off a Production Series of workshopsthis week. This follows on from last year’s successful Pre-Production Series and features 4practical workshops. Production Coordination and Production Management workshops are now open forapplications, with 2D Animation and Audio Design workshops launching shortly.In other news, a Design Fundamentals workshop with Antonio Terlizzi took place on March20th,... Read more...
Animation Pathways Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Fund 2023 Call for Applications
Following a pilot iteration of the Animation Pathways Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fund in 2022, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland (Screen Ireland) and Animation Ireland are pleased to announce that a further €100,000 has been allocated for the funding scheme in 2023. The fund will be used to provide inclusive opportunities on animation productions for those from diverse and under-represented communities and... Read more...