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...
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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...
Well Done and Welcome to new Team members!
A huge congratulations to Joseph Orr starting his new full time role as Programme Coordinator for the NTAA! Joseph will work with Programme Director, Deirdre Barry, to organise even more fabulous workshops and mentorships for people with a passion for animation who are hoping to learn more about the biz! We would also like to take this opportunity to welcome... Read more...
Tune into Brand New Episodes of “Ridley Jones” and “Eureka!” from Brown Bag Films!
Brown Bag Films have some fantastic new episode releases to keep you entertained this Spring. Ridley Jones Season 5 is now streaming on Netflix and brand-new episodes of Eureka! are airing on Disney Junior and streaming on Disney+. Ridley Jones, from acclaimed creator Chris Nee (“Doc McStuffins”), is a preschool animated series produced by Brown Bag Films. The series follows... Read more...