RTÉ has announced a number of new initiatives to further strengthen its support and development of the Irish animation sector at all levels.
Over the next three years, RTÉ has committed to increasing its baseline investment in animation commissions to over €550,000 per annum and in addition, a new Animated Shorts for TV Scheme has been established seeking up to five original shorts for TV broadcast.
Speaking at the launch today Sheila de Courcy, Controller RTÉjr and Cross Divisional Head of Children’s Content said, "There is a wealth of talent in Ireland’s animation industry. Over the past 10 years RTÉ has worked with approximately 15 Irish animation companies on 34 original series. We have watched and supported Irish companies to go out into the global market with their ideas and have seen how their creative and business talents are respected internationally.
"The new schemes announced today further underline RTÉ’s commitment to support the growth and development of the Irish animation sector, from emerging talent in our new TV shorts scheme, to a focus on international co-production, to increased investment in the commissioning of animation programming. We love having Irish animation on RTÉjr and are proud to play a part in enabling Irish animation to reach Irish and international audiences."
A brand new autumn schedule for RTÉjr, RTÉ’s ad-free tv, radio and online service for 0-7 year olds was also announced, as well as a new RTÉjr Android app further adding to the range of RTÉjr online services.
