Frameworks is an established scheme for the making of animated short films funded by the IFB.
Irish animation has been drawing much international acclaim in recent years with ‘Granny O'Grimm's Sleeping Beauty’ being nominated for a Best Short Animation Academy Award, ‘The Rooster, The Crocodile and The Night Sky’ being nominated for a prestigious ASIFA Hollywood Annie Award and ‘Irish Folk Furniture’ receiving critical acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival where it picked up the Best Short Animation Award. As well as the success of animation companies Brown Bag Films and Jam Media, Irish animation has certainly been on the rise.
Now, the Frameworks scheme is hoping to add to the success of Irish animation by stimulating new projects from Irish animators. Projects selected for funding will combine creative exploration with an ability to appeal to a broad audience.
The Frameworks scheme is co-funded by the Irish Film Board, the Arts Council, and RTÉ. Films may be made in Irish or English, with Irish applications being actively encouraged.
Applications will be accepted until Friday, May 3rd.
For more information on making an application and to download an application form, click here.
