All new calls will opened on 8th December which included European Festivals, European Co-development, and European Films Sales. Below is the current list of open calls and deadlines which you can also find on the website News & Events story here. The EECEA will host a series of Information Sessions on MEDIA calls from December into February 2023 (details below).... Read more...
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Cardel’s “The Presenter” commissioned by RTEJr as part of World Mental Health Day in October.
Five short animations were selected from five Irish companies looking at mental health awareness and issues that affect children and young people. The Presenter, a short animated film, written and directed by IFTA & BAFTA nominated director Josephine Lohoar Self was selected. In 2020 Josephine was also commissioned to make Günter Falls In Love, another short animated film for RTÉ... Read more...
Brown Bag Films and Daily Madness feature in the Kidscreen Hot50 results for 2022!
Following a couple of very challenging pandemic years, the kids entertainment industry came back with gusto in 2022, delivering a wide range of creative content and ancillary products, and making good on diversity commitments. Now that the votes for this year’s Kidscreen Hot50 ranking are in, here are the industry’s picks for the hottest companies of 2022. In broadcasting, streamers... Read more...
The National Talent Academy for Animation celebrates a successful first year
The National Talent Academy for Animation would like to thank you for your participation and support over the past year. 2022 culminated in our second Animation Fair, held in the Lighthouse Cinema on November 29th. Over 140 students and graduates were in attendance as well as 11 animation studio representatives. Have a lovely Christmas and stay tuned for new workshops, mentorship programmes and... Read more...
Pitching programme concludes with Dublin event
Throughout 2022, participants from Ireland attended various phases of the programme “Pitching your Animation Project at Festivals and Markets”. Organised by Animation Skillnet, Animation Ireland and Ardán, this training project was supported by Screen Ireland and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. The programme started with three webinars: This was followed by a panel talk at the Galway Film Fleadh in... Read more...