The ACE Animation Special was held online last week following the rapidly changing nature of the international health crisis. Due to take place in Dingle, Ireland, a new timetable and online system were set up in order to hold a revised version of the workshop online. This was made possible thanks to the invaluable help of ACE’s vice-president Martin Pope (Magic Light Pictures) as... Read more...
After two decades in Irish television, Ronan McCabe is reintroducing himself as the new CEO of Animation Ireland “UNIQUE IS THE only word. You couldn’t have scripted it,” says Ronan McCabe, describing his eventful first week as chief executive of Animation Ireland. “I only started the job last week, so I was only in the place when we got that... Read more...
YOUTUBE KIDS ANIMATION DINGLE STUDENT AWARD 2020 WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT CLOSE DOOR EVENT IN JAM MEDIA Although Animation Dingle 2020 which is presented by JAM Media each year came to a halt last week when it was decided to cancel the Festival for this year in respect of health and safety and in the wake of Coronavirus, the Festival wants... Read more...
Regarding the government announcement, Animation Ireland are continuing to comply with HSE advice on COVID-19, and in the interest of public health, and will be working remotely with a business continuity plan in place and the association expects day-to-day operations to continue as normal where possible. Please visit the links below for this important information. Government Measures update: Updated Measures in... Read more...
The State should consider lifting the €70 million project cap required for a tax credit for film and TV production in an effort to incentivise major global productions to film here, a report prepared for sector argues. The report, compiled by PwC on behalf of Troy Studios and Ardmore Studios, outlines some barriers to delivering further success in the sector and argues for increasing the... Read more...