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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...

Culture and Creative Industries Skillnet Release Tickets for Culture Crush 2023

Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet (CCIS) is pleased to announce the arrival of Culture Crush, a one-day event where the Irish creative and cultural communities come together, as one, to connect, share and celebrate at a critical time for our industries.  Join us on Thursday, November 16th in the Complex, a multi-disciplinary space in the heart of Dublin city for a full day of thought-provoking panel... Read more...

Funding Opportunity: Creative Futures – Direct Slate Fund 2023

Screen Ireland has just opened submissions for a new slate funding opportunity for Irish production companies working in the areas of feature film, multiple episode series (animation and/or TV drama) and documentary. A range of funding awards between €75,000 – €250,000 will be awarded for scripting and artistic development.  About the Fund Developing a slate involves strong creative instincts and... Read more...