Animation Pathways Fund

About the Funding Following the first pilot iterations of the Pathways Diversity, Equity and Inclusion funding scheme in 2021 and 2022, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland through Animation Ireland are providing a further allocation of €100,000 in funding for 2023 that will be used to provide work opportunities on productions for those from diverse and under-represented communities and those where access to... Read more...

Ciste Conairí Beochana

Faoin Chistiú Tar éis chéad leaganacha píolótacha na scéime maoinithe Ilchineálachta, Cothromais agus Ionchuimsithe de chuid Chonairí sna blianta 2021 agus 2022, tá Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland trí Éirebheochana ag cur leithdháileadh maoinithe eile €100,000 ar fáil don bhliain 2023 a úsáidfear chun failleanna oibre a sholáthar ar léiriúcháin dóibh siúd a thagann ó phobail atá éagsúil agus faoi ghannionadaíocht agus... Read more...

Paper Owl Films gets green light for second series of Happy the Hoglet

ITV and RTÉjr to recommission show that helps toddlers understand their emotions Launched in November, Paper Owl Films’ series Happy the Hoglet has been such a success that bothits broadcasters, ITV and RTÉjr, are very happy to progress with a second series. Production of the next 26 episodes of Happy the Hoglet is planned to start in late 2024 and... Read more...

Screen Crew & Services Database: New Industry Directory Now Open for Registrations

The Screen Crew & Services Database, a new comprehensive industry directory for the Irish screen sector is now accepting registrations from all screen industry professionals, production companies and screen service providers and facilities based in Ireland. The Screen Crew & Services Database will serve as an essential resource for the creative screen industry, connecting indigenous and international productions with Ireland’s growing... Read more...

Largest ever Irish delegation attends Kidscreen Summit this week

Ireland is sending its biggest ever delegation to the Kidscreen Summit in Miami, the premier event in the global animation calendar. More than 50 Irish delegates from 30 top Irish Animation Studios are attending, with a view to pitching ideas and securing deals with the most prominent media companies. The week-long event is taking place this week (12th to 15th... Read more...