News & Events

Animation Come Dancing Fundraiser

Animation Ireland is getting ready with Brown Bag Films to hit the tiles to compete in a charity dance event, ‘Animation Come Dancing’, with our sure-footed pals in the Irish animation industry. The event is taking place in aid of Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation and Focus Ireland Family Centre as a ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ style evening where people from the animation industry, alongside... Read more...

Brown Bag Films Celebrates 16 Children’s & Family Emmy® Nominations

The nominees for the 2nd Annual Children’s & Family Emmy’s were announced this month, and we are thrilled to share that Brown Bag Films series have received 16 nominations for both our series and service shows at this year’s awards. Check out our list of nominated series along with the category nominees: Winners of the 2nd Annual Children’s & Family... Read more...

New Avenues for Storytelling – 10 High-Concept Projects Announced for Animation Innovation and Immersive Development Fund

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland and Animation Ireland are delighted to announce the 10 animation and interactive company recipients of this year’s Animation Innovation and Immersive Development Fund. The €400,000 fund, which is in collaboration with Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet & Eirmersive, is an investment in projects and concepts that explore the new opportunities for storytelling offered by immersive technologies. The... Read more...

The Time Keeper launches on devices!

Dublin, Ireland – November 17, 2023 – Embark on an epic time-traveling adventurewith the launch of The Time Keeper, a captivating Augmented Reality (AR) mobilepuzzle game for kids set in the vibrant city of Dublin, Ireland. Available now for AppleiOS or Android phones.Help the erstwhile time-traveller Benjamin Weir solve the mystery, as he racesthrough time to thwart the villainous Sir... Read more...

Sound & Vision Broadcasting Funding Scheme Round 51 Open

Comisiún na Meán has today opened Round 51 of the Sound & Vision Broadcasting Funding Scheme. An Coimisiún welcomes funding applications from broadcasters and independent producers to support the production of culturally valuable broadcast content, including content in the Irish language. Prospective applicants can access the relevant Guides and Forms for Round 51 via the links below.  All applications must be submitted... Read more...