Irish Animators Drawing International Attention
Irish animators are continuing to draw international attention with two Irish animated films on the shortlist for Oscar nomination, and two more shown at Sundance Film Festival.
The Irish Times put the spotlight on the Irish animation sector this weekend with a feature article examining this successful sector.
The article says that "aside from earning plaudits, the Irish animation sector is also earning its keep. Dubbed the "star performer" of the film and TV industry in this year's report of the Audiovisual Federation, the sector's total output reached €38.9 million in 2008, with €43 million estimated for 2009. Animation is the only independent audiovisual sector which predicts growth this year. It is now the largest provider of full-time employment in the Irish independent film and television sector, with 337 jobs in 2008."
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