The NTAA launched their first Mentorship Programme on March 25th, offering opportunities in 8 key areas of animation production: Intellectual Property Development Scriptwriting Storyboarding Design Editing VFX Music Composition Studio Set-up The programme provides one-to-one guidance with industry experts both local and international, over a six month period and is open to graduates, junior professionals and those who wish to... Read more...
“All the world’s a stage” and on Wednesday, 30th March, the stage was set for Ardán the newly announced brand and vision for the next chapter of growth for the successful Galway Film Centre which was first formed in 1989 was launched at the Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane Galway. Ardán, the Irish translation for stage or platform, is responding... Read more...
Brand New Animated Mixed Media TV Series Seeking tales of Talking Goats, Giants, Changelings, Fairy Folk, Flying Chariots, Warriors, and a smart as a whip Salmon? Welcome to Dún Draíochta. Tales from Dún Draíochta is a 10 X 11 minute mixed media animation series created, produced and directed by Trevor Courtney (Igloo Animations). Funded by Screen Ireland, BAI, Igloo Animations... Read more...
Online course now open for applications Date: Friday April 1st 2022 Tutor: Peter Daly Duration: 3hr + 1hr Venue: Online Cost: Free Following on from the launch of freelancer support website www.freelancersguide.ie, Animation Ireland, Animation Skillnet and Screen Skillnet with the support of the BAI Sectoral Learning and Development Fund are delighted to present these two FREE sessions aimed at freelancers... Read more...
Éire Bheoga: A Celebration of Irish Animation at Expo 2020 Dubai is supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland and taking place from the 14th – 17th March. The three day line-up during St Patrick’s Week features screenings, live performances and panel discussions on the power and strength of the Irish animation industry. Curated by the Galway Film Fleadh and supported by... Read more...