News & Events

Frameworks, Screen Ireland/RTÉ’s animated short film scheme, undergoes major changes for 2020

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland have announced that applications are now open for Frameworks, the RTÉ co-funded scheme for animated short films. The structure of the scheme has undergone a number of key changes for 2020, following consultation with the industry. Up to four Frameworks projects will be selected to go into production: Up to two projects which will deliver an animated... Read more...

Kavaleer Productions, Cloudco Entertainment and Watchnext Media announce the launch of their New Animated Kids Comedy – Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese!

Cloudco Entertainment,  Watchnext Media and Kavaleer Productions  are excited to announce the launch of their animated kids sitcom – Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese™.  Produced by Watchnext Media and Kavaleer studios in France and in Ireland. The series was ordered by the BBC for CBBC in the UK, commissioned by the French television network, Gulli and pre-bought by RTÉ with additional funding secured... Read more...

Giant Animation, BBC One and Magic Light announce Zog And The Flying Doctors for Christmas 2020

Magic Light Pictures, the multi Oscar-nominated and Bafta Award-winning production company, has announced that an animated adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s children’s book Zog And The Flying Doctors, the companion title to Zog, is set to premiere on BBC One for Christmas 2020. The animated half hour will be produced by Michael Rose and Martin Pope of Magic... Read more...

Animation Ireland are recruiting for the position of Chief Executive (part-time)

Animation Ireland the trade association for the leading Irish animation studios working together to promote Ireland’s world class sector internationally is now recruiting for the position of Chief Executive. This is a part-time position.   Reporting to the Animation Ireland Board, the Chief Executive has overall responsibility for the leadership of the organisation and the delivery of its strategic plan.  The... Read more...

Animation Ireland partner with Creative Europe for event: Overview of European Marketplace for Animation | Thurs 7th November

We are delighted to partner with Creative Europe and inviteJUSTINE BANNISTER to Ireland to give a presentation on Marketing and Distribution in the Animation Marketplace.  This event is organised in partnership with Creative Europe- Media Desk Ireland.Where? CAMDEN COURT HOTEL, Camden St Lr, D2.When? Thursday 7th November 9.30am – 1pm SIGN UP HERE Justine is an independent children’s media consultant with 25 years’... Read more...