ASSOCIATION OF ANIMATION PRODUCERS IN IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

Animation Ireland - the Association of Animation Producers in Ireland - is the representative body for the island's thriving animation sector. It brings together forty-seven leading studios, employing more than 2,500 full-time professionals, and showcases award-winning film, television and digital content that reaches audiences in over 180 countries.

The organisation champions the industry's creative and economic contribution, lobbying government and policy makers to secure supportive tax credits and investment. Through partnerships with education and training providers, Animation Ireland runs a suite of programmes - including the National Talent Academy for Animation, the Innovation in Storytelling Development Fund and the Irish Animation Awards - to up-skill talent, foster innovation and address shared challenges. It also offers a competency framework, freelancer support and career resources for members.

Based in Dublin, Animation Ireland provides a unified voice for studios across the Republic and Northern Ireland, helping them compete on the global stage while promoting Ireland's cultural "soft power" through world-class storytelling.