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StoryToys proudly sponsors,  the Careers & Recruitment Fair at Animation Dingle

Animation Dingle is proud to announce its Careers and Recruitment Fair is sponsored by StoryToys, the multi-award-winning developer of interactive and educational digital content for children. Now in its fourth year , the Careers & Recruitment Fair has become one of the festival’s most rapidly growing and dynamic programme elements. StoryToys’ sponsorship underscores the festival’s commitment to nurturing and supporting... Read more...

JAM Media, Belfast, hosting Intro to 3D in an Animation Studio – Rigging, Animation & Compositing

An Introduction to 3D Animation course will take place onsite at JAM Media’s studio, giving attendees a rare chance to explore rigging, animation, and compositing inside a working animation environment. Training is delivered by leading industry professionals – Glenn O’Neill (CGI Rigger / Generalist), Anna McCraith (CGI Animation Lead), and Scott Newton (Compositing Supervisor), with time built in for tailored,... Read more...

Cartoon Saloon Signals Bold New Chapter with Appointment of Producer Anthony Leo as Chief Executive Officer

Cartoon Saloon, the five-time Academy Award® nominated animation studio behind some of the most celebrated animated films of the past two decades, is proud to announce the appointment of Anthony Leo as Chief Executive Officer. An accomplished producer with a distinguished career in animation and family entertainment, Anthony Leo brings decades of leadership experience across film and television. He was... Read more...

FilmOffaly Announces Animation Industry Day at Esker Arts

FilmOffaly, in partnership with the National Talent Academy for Animation and the Birr Animation Residency, is set to host a dedicated Animation Industry Day at Esker Arts, Tullamore. The event takes place on Saturday, February 28th, and will bring together creators, studios, and emerging talent for a day of insights, professional development, and networking opportunities. This industry day will feature... Read more...

Building and Delivering Co-Production Relationships in Animation: Ireland and Italy join forces to debut Mortina

“Building co-production relationships in animation is a long-term investment of time and commitment.”  Ronan McCabe, CEO Animation Ireland A new and irresistible protagonist is winning over young viewers on RTÉ KIDS: Mortina, the zombie girl who has already charmed hundreds of thousands of readers around the world, made her debut in a brand-new animated series on RTÉ2 at the end... Read more...