Screen Ireland has appointed Animation Ireland as the lead organisation to manage the establishment of a 'Talent Development Academy' for animation.
Its ambition is to drive more Irish talent from all backgrounds and disciplines into the sector and develop greater awareness of the animation sector as a career path.
The ‘Talent Development Academy’ was announced last year as part of an additional stimulus support package provided by the Government to focus on animation..
The academy will form part of a wider strategy to support skills development across all regions of Ireland, with a particular focus on diversity and inclusion.
As lead organisation, Animation Ireland will work closely with various national and industry stakeholders.
Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin said that animation is one of the sectors that demonstrated its adaptability with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.
"This investment in talent – a key to growing and developing the sector – will continue to reinforce and highlight Ireland’s growing position in animation as a centre of excellence.
"I look forward to seeing the diverse range of talent and genres supported by this initiative and the continued international success of our animators," she said.
