On May 25th, over 100 students and graduates from TUS Athlone, Clonmel and Limerick gathered for a day of workshops, panel events, screenings, portfolio clinics and one-to-one meetings with some of Ireland’s leading studios. It was a fantastic opportunity for the next generation of animators to hear from, and network with, industry leaders. The highlight of the day was a... Read more...
Screen Ireland is undertaking a study into the value of the Cultural Dividend generated by Section 481. Fís Éreann/Screen Ireland has commissioned international creative industries consultancy Olsberg•SPI to undertake a comprehensive investigation into the cultural impacts generated by the Section 481 production incentive. The Cultural Dividend also includes the contribution of Section 481 to industrial development – i.e. the effects of the incentive on... Read more...
Animation Ireland and Screen Producers Ireland (SPI) launch an appeal to support the work of the Irish Red Cross and Unicef in Ukraine and neighbouring countries. Animation Ireland and SPI are currently working alongside stakeholders, organisation members, and government agencies to put in place short-term, medium-term and long-term support to people affected by the war in Ukraine. One of our... Read more...
Animation Skillnet, Animation Ireland, Ardán and Screen Ireland are delighted to host a series of workshops aimed at Producers and Companies preparing for their first animation festivals. This is the first in a series of events that will include an exciting opportunity for companies pitching at their first markets in summer 2022 to apply for mentorship and a panel on... Read more...
Animation Ireland, Animation UK and Northern Ireland Screen have today agreed adeal that will open membership to studios based in Northern Ireland. The studios will beable to be members of both Animation Ireland and Animation UK, the trade associationsrepresenting studios in Ireland and the UK respectively.The deal is a major step forward in collaboration between studios in the two jurisdictions,who... Read more...