Almu Redondo, art director of the Star Wars Visions Vol 2 episode ‘Screecher’s Reach’ won the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy® for Production Design last week. The Awards ceremony will take place in LA in January 2024. Screecher’s Reach tells the story of a young girl, seeking reprieve from her days in a rural workhouse, discovers a legendary haunted cave with... Read more...
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Lighthouse Studios’ Festive Antics and Business Celebrations
In October, Lead Background Artist at Lighthouse Studios, Sarah Sloyer, delivered two wonderful illustration workshops as part of Bookville 2023 – a Kilkenny initiative that celebrates books and encourages youngsters to get involved in reading, writing and artistic endeavours. Animator Polly Holland also participated by developing a fun double-page activity spread for this year’s Festival in a Book. During the... Read more...
Little Moon Animations and Kavaleer Shows Listed on Top 10 RTEjr Shows!
Absolutely thrilling news! It’s a moment of celebration for Animation Ireland members as the fantastic creations of Little Moon Animation and Kavaleer have soared to new heights! Fia’s Fairies and BoyGirlDogCatMouseCheese have earned a place on spot in the prestigious RTEjr’s Top 10 Shows of 2023 round up, alongside shows such as Peppa Pig and Bluey. In the magical realm... Read more...
Distillery Films and RTÉ to Partner on the “Home” Short Film Series
RTE have commissioned Distillery Films to produce an animated film as part of their 2024 short film series and theme of ‘Home’. Directed by Kayvon Darabi-Fard (My Father’s Dragon, The Last Set) and Produced by Jonathan Clarke (Sullivan Sails), “Envelope” follows the exchange of handwritten letters between two generations, from one writer at home and another in search of finding... Read more...
Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire nomimated for Rose d’Or, Kidscreen Best TV series
Triggerfish wrapped production on Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire earlier this year, and the Disney+ anthology has been nominated for several awards–including Best TV series (Tweens & Teenagers) for the Kidscreen Awards. This description from Variety sums up it up best: “Executive produced by Oscar winner Peter Ramsey (“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”), Anthony Silverston of South African animation house Triggerfish, and... Read more...