Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland and RTÉ are delighted to announce that Frameworks, the flagship scheme supporting short animation filmmaking, is now open for applications for 2026. ✏️ 💚

Find out more & apply 👉 www.screenireland.ie/news/screen-...

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Retirement Plan 🕺 Behind the Scenes 🕺 Animation pt 2 YouTube video by John Kelly

Anything is possible in animation – including finding the magic in life’s most mundane moments.

From rolling on the kitchen floor to pan-frying polystyrene balls, Retirement Plan director John Kelly explains how live action reference was used to brief the film's animators. ✏️

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From Crumlin Shopping Centre to the Forty Foot – take a look below at the inspirations and visual research behind the scene design of John Kelly's Retirement Plan. 🌊 🖼️

Retirement Plan is one of fifteen short films shortlisted for Best Animated Short at the 2026 Academy Awards.

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Retirement Plan is now available to watch on Disney+ in UK/Europe, subtitled in 15 languages 🌐

The animation short film has been shortlisted in the Best Animated Short category for the 98th Academy Awards and is proudly supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland.

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Bringing the Christmas magic straight from Lapland to Ireland’s television screens. 🎅 💚

Irish production company Ink&Light new animated film Santa’s Holiday will premiere on RTÉ ONE on 24th December 2025 at 17.15.

Find out more about the film 👉 www.screenireland.ie/news/new-ani...

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In the space between life and death a man’s spirit is given one last chance to dance.

The Last Set is now available to watch on Screen Ireland’s Shorts Player. 🦙 💚

Watch now ➡️ shorts.screenireland.ie/films/the-la...

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A young factory worker dreams of escape from a world where one’s every thought is on display…

Worry World is now available to watch on Screen Ireland’s Shorts Player. 💭 💚

Watch now ➡️ shorts.screenireland.ie/films/worry-...

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The Dream of Finishing One’s To-Do List in “Retirement Plan” In John Kelly’s animated short film, narrated by Domhnall Gleeson, nothing’s off limits when it comes to thinking about the future—particularly when there’s so much left to do.

“In John Kelly’s animated short film, narrated by Domhnall Gleeson, nothing’s off limits when it comes to thinking about the future—particularly when there’s so much left to do.”

John Kelly’s Retirement Plan is live in The New Yorker's screening room. Words by David Sedaris. ✍️ 💚

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Family animation ‘Outfoxed!’ voiced by Bono boarded by mk2 Production is underway on the animated comedy adventure featuring the voice of Bono; mk2 will launch sales at AFM

Production has kicked off on family animation Outfoxed! featuring U2 frontman Bono and an all-Irish voice cast.

mk2 Films has boarded and will share the first animated sequences from the film with buyers at AFM. 🦊

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🙌🏼 This #InternationalAnimationDay, we're celebrating some of the incredible TV shows and features funded over the last 20 years by Sound & Vision. Visit our site to find out more about this brilliant scheme, and how it might support your future project. #SV20 #Animation #IrishAnimation

A man on a bridge considers ending it all until a particularly nosey seagull strikes up a conversation.

Cod & Chips is now available to watch on Screen Ireland’s Shorts Player. 🕊️ 💚

Watch now ▶️ shorts.screenireland.ie/films/cod-ch...

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Filmmaker John Kelly On Creating The ‘Panic Attack’ Inspired Domhnall Gleeson Animated Short ‘Retirement Plan’; ‘I Was Prioritizing The Future At The Expense Of The Present’ Writer-director John Kelly digs deep into latest Oscar-qualifying animated short film 'Retirement Plan'

“And maybe it stays with them for a little bit and maybe it gives them a bit of pause. That would be nice.”

Filmmaker John Kelly discusses his award-winning animated short film Retirement Plan for @deadline.com.📽️💚

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Puffin Rock: The cartoon that became a global hit and is teaching kids in China how to speak English – in a Derry accent In a first-floor office near the Derry Walls, the team from Dog Ears creative studio are responding to fan messages from all over the world. Outside, tourists are photographing Derry Girls landmarks –...

🌊 A brand new series of adventures on Puffin Rock – coming your way next month!

Ahead of Puffin Rock Season 3 premiering on RTÉjr and CBeebies this September, Jeananne Craig goes behind the scenes of the beloved animated series for @independent.ie👇

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"One more sleep before ReRooted screens at Boyne Valley International Film Festival! We're so excited to be included in that morning animation event with such a talented line-up!"#ReRooted
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The magic of Irish animation, celebrating the storytelling traditions, mythic influences, & signature hand-drawn charm! We explore the impact of Cartoon Saloon films & Don Bluth’s role in Ireland’s animation industry
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Éiru : Trailer (court de Giovanna Ferrari & Cartoon Saloon) - Brève Trailer of Éiru animated short by Cartoon Saloon studio & director Giovanna Ferrari (WolfWalkers, The Breadwinner, My Father's Dragon...).

Éiru : Trailer | Catsuka

The trailer for the next production from Cartoon Saloon (Wolfwalkers, Breadwinner).

www.catsuka.com/breves/2025-06-25/eiru-t...

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jingly jangly autoharp strummin woman ✨

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An Sióg
Just finished up the character animation on this piece. This was a great exercise to practice a slower shot with the rise and fall of a breath. Now I just have to animate the waves and rain :)
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The conference was followed by the 6th Irish Animation Awards ceremony, which celebrated the outstanding creative talent working in the industry. Our sincere congratulations go to all winners and nominees on the night.

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More magic, more fun and more fairy-tastic adventures. 🧚‍♀️

Fia’s Fairies is back on RTÉjr next Monday 19th May at 8am, proudly supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland. 📺 💚

New episodes will air daily and will be available to watch afterwards on the RTÉ Player.

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The nominees for the 2025 Irish Animation Awards have been announced today by @animationireland.bsky.social. Our huge congratulations to all nominated studios and creatives. 👏💚

Discover the full list of nominees below:
🔗 www.screenireland.ie/news/irish-a...

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Cannes’ Annecy Animation Showcase Lineup Features New Films From Cartoon Saloon, GKIDS, La Cachette and More (EXCLUSIVE) Five of the most exciting international animated features will participate in this year's Annecy Animation Showcase at Cannes' Marché du Film.

An early preview of Louise Bagnall’s feature directorial debut Julián will feature at the annual Annecy Animation Showcase. 🌊 💚

The event is co-organized by the Marché du Film and @annecyfestival.bsky.social and will be held on May 18 as part of Cannes’ Animation Day.

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Lucky number 13! 🍀✨ Hear what made this year’s Animation Dingle unforgettable – straight from those who lived it.

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Lucky number 13! 🍀✨ Hear what made this year’s Animation Dingle unforgettable – straight from those who lived it.

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Screen Ireland is delighted to support @animationireland.bsky.social’s Meitheal 2025, the annual conference for Ireland’s animation industry, as its Industry Partner. 📽️ 💚

Learn more about the line-up and book your ticket now: 👇
🔗 www.screenireland.ie/news/animati...

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What happens when three totally mismatched teens from Planet Eire crash-land on an ancient prison planet? 🚀

Find out in brand new animated series Holt, starting next Monday on @rte2.rte.ie & @player.rte.ie at 3.55pm.

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We are delighted to congratulate John Kelly and the entire team behind Retirement Plan, which was the winner of the Best Irish Professional Short Award @animationdingle.bsky.social last weekend! 🏆💚

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Our huge congratulations to the teams behind Screen Ireland supported projects Stories from Backwoods and Goat Girl on their selection for this year’s @annecyfestival.bsky.social!👏

The 2025 Annecy International Animation Film Festival takes place from 8th to 14th June. 📺 💚

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Nationwide Nationwide: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 7pm. Click here for this week's programmes

Tune in to Nationwide this evening on @rteone at 7pm for more festival fun!
Check it out here: www.rte.ie/tv/programme...

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