The annual industry conference exploring the business of animation with guest speakers including Common Side Effects’ Supervising Producer Max Minor Nickelodeon Animation Vice President Patty Henry Robinson Chair of Ireland’s AI Council Dr. Patricia Scanlon Gen Z & A Media Strategist Jo Redfern. Friday May 23, 2025 The Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, Galway from 9.30am Free registration now open at... Read more...
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Winners announced at RTÉjr Animation Dingle Awards 2025
In its 13th year, Animation Dingle Festival has once again proven to be a resounding success! From early last year, we engaged the animation community, with over 750 registered animators answering the call and participating in the selection process, culminating in a weekend filled with creativity and inspiration in the beautiful setting of Dingle. The festival wishes to thank our industry... Read more...
Animation Dingle honours Andrew Fitzpatrick, Monster Entertainment with the prestigious Murakami Award
Andrew Fitzpatrick, Chairman of Monster Entertainment, the Dublin-based distribution, production, and brand management company is the 13th recipient of the Murakami award. On receiving news of the award, Andrew said “I am really thrilled to receive this great recognition. Being part of the vibrant and incredibly talented animation industry here in Ireland has been such a privilege. The creativity, passion, and... Read more...
A Fresh, Fantastical Action-Packed Irish Animation Series Lands on RTÉ2 this Spring!
HOLT Premieres on RTÉ2, April 7th – Bringing Irish Animation to Life. Watch the official teaser now: https://vimeo.com/673213772 What happens when three totally mismatched teens from Planet Eire crash-land on an ancient prison planet? Chaos, danger, and the fight of their lives! Welcome to HOLT, the brand-new, fantasy, action-packed Irish animated series premiering this April on RTÉ2. Produced by Igloo Animations and Digitoonz, backed by Screen Ireland, RTÉ, and Coimisiún na Meán, this 26-episode fantasy adventure... Read more...
Animation Ireland collaboration with Culture & Creative Industries Skillnet awarded €30,000 of Coimisiún na Meán funding.
Animation Ireland, in partnership with Culture & Creative Industries Skillnet are delighted to receive €30,000 in funding for a number of projects to be announced and delivered in 2025. Coimisiún na Meán’s Sectoral Learning and Development Programme assists organisations to undertake training, learning and development activities that support the broadcasting and audiovisual industries, and helps realise An Coimisiún’s aim of... Read more...