Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland (Screen Ireland) and Animation Ireland have today published a new Competency Framework for the Animation Industry. The Irish animation industry has long been a creative cornerstone of Ireland’s vibrant creative screen industry and has witnessed substantial growth in the last decade. Screen Ireland is committed to continued investment in the talent and skills required for its future... Read more...
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Free Event: Star Wars Screening and Q&A featuring directors of Aau’s Song, Dan Clarke and Nadia Darries!
South African directors Dan Clarke and Nadia Darries will be in Galway to give a screening and talk on their acclaimed short film Aau’s Song, which appears on the Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 short animated film anthology. The event will launch AnimationXchange Galway, a new monthly animation forum in Galway, aimed at inspiring and networking animators and enthusiasts from around the region as part... Read more...
Kilkenny Animated Festival: The Sound of Animation Tickets on Sale!
Fanfare please… The first events for this year’s Kilkenny Animated Festival: The Sound of Animation are going on sale at 9am GMT this morning,1st of September! We’ve got tons of exciting events lined up in a programme that has a little something for everyone! Whether you’re a newcomer to animation, an industry expert, animation curious, or simply just looking for something to do... Read more...
Kilkenny Animated Festival is Back with a Bang this September with The Sound of Animation!
KILKENNY ANIMATED 29th Sept – 1st Oct 2023 www.kilkennyanimated.com The Sound of Animation is the theme for this year’s Kilkenny Animated Festival taking place in the heart of Kilkenny City from September 29th – October 1st. Hosted by five-time Oscar ®nominated animation studio, Cartoon Saloon, BAFTA-winning Lighthouse Studios, and Schweppe Curtis Nunn events, Kilkenny Animated is a celebration of the creativity... Read more...
Women in Animation Ireland Summer Party
Animation Ireland is proud to support the Women in Animation Ireland’s summer party 2023! The event will take place on Friday 25th of August from 6pm at Opium, 26 Wexford St, Portobello, Dublin 2. This is a great opportunity for everyone in the industry to catch up, update each other on their current and upcoming projects, make new connections and... Read more...