Animation Ireland Launches 2021 Awards

Animation Ireland, the representative body for animation studios in Ireland, has opened the competition for the Irish Animation Awards 2021.

Due to COVID-19, the 2021 ceremony will be an online event and will take place on May 21. There is a total of 20 awards to be presented, with five new categories announced this year: Best New Irish IP, Best Editing, Best Storyboarding, Best Producer and Best Student Film.

Animation Ireland Chief Executive Ronan McCabe said: “This year has really been a significant one for Irish animation. Despite the challenges of COVID-19, our world-class studios have produced truly outstanding work. The Irish Animation Awards are always an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the amazing talent we have in this country.”

McCabe added: “A lot has changed in the past twelve months, but Irish animation has continued to perform strongly. In 2019, almost 50 percent of all film and television production spending in Ireland was generated by animation. Ireland is now a major global player in animation and the Irish Animation Awards are a great opportunity to recognize the creativity, talent and expertise we have on this island, that makes it all possible.”