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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...

Leading Irish production companies play starring role at MIPCOM CANNES 2023

Leading Irish screen production companies across animation and TV drama are attending MIPCOM (Marché International des Programmes de Communication) in Cannes, France this week (16-19 October), the premier television industry trade exhibition in the world. Leading Enterprise Ireland-supported companies such as ShinAwiL, Studio Meala, Great Island Films, Tile Films and Jam Media are in attendance, pitching slates across drama, animation... Read more...

Access and Career Development in the Animation Sector Published Today!

Animation Ireland, Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet and Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland are proud to present a new report published today “Access and Career Development in the Animation Sector”. The report is based on a survey of current and aspiring animation professionals in Ireland, exploring hiring factors and career progression in the animation industry. The research received the support of The... Read more...

Irish preschool hit Fia’s Fairies Greenlit for Season 2

RTEjr has announced 26 brand new episodes will begin airing in February 2025Dublin, Ireland – October 12th 2023 – Building on its successful debut, Little Moon Animationis pleased to announce the greenlight of the acclaimed Irish animated preschool series, Fia’sFairies, for its second season. The new season will comprise 26 fresh episodes, furtheringits mission to introduce and promote language learning... Read more...

ACE ANIMATION SPECIAL – CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

ACE Producers is pleased to announce the call for applications for the fifth ACE Animation Special. Theworkshop, which will be held in Dingle (Ireland) between 18 and 24 March 2024, is organised thanks toCreative Europe Media, NL Film Fund, in close collaboration with Screen Ireland, Animation Ireland and Animation Dingle. The workshop is aimed at experienced producers who want to... Read more...