New Pathways Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Fund Worth €100,000 Announced for Irish Animation Sector
Posted: 11th April 2022
Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland (Screen Ireland) and Animation Ireland are pleased to announce that €100,000 has been allocated for a new Animation Pathways Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fund.
This new funding scheme specifically for the Animation sector will be used to create more inclusive opportunities on productions for those from diverse and under-represented communities and those where access to the industry would historically be limited.
Gareth Lee, Skills Manager at Screen Ireland, said:
The growth of the animation sector in Ireland has created significant employment opportunities and ongoing skills gaps. The Animation Pathways Fund announced today will help to address some of these skills gaps, while ensuring that in line with the new Screen Ireland strategy, access to the sector is open to a diverse range of talent from all backgrounds.
Ronan McCabe, CEO of Animation Ireland, said:
It's great to have the opportunity to increase access to the animation sector for people from more diverse backgrounds. Our industry is only enhanced when the voices of the traditionally under-represented are heard. This is a great initiative.
Applications are welcome for proposals that address the following in particular:
- Opportunities for under-represented participants wishing to transition from other sectors.
- Opportunities for those who wish to return to the Animation sector after a period of absence.
- Opportunities for refugees seeking to transition to the Animation sector.
- Gender and diversity balance in specific departments and roles where gender and diversity would historically be skewed.
Through the scheme, producers from the Animation sector can apply for a funding award of up to a maximum of €10,000 per production/project in 2022. Projects awarded funding must commence production before 31st December 2022.
The Animation Pathways Fund will be open throughout 2022 until the total fund is fully expended.
For more information about the Animation Pathways Fund or to make an application, please visit the dedicated webpage here: https://www.screenireland.ie/funding/distribution-loans/animation-pathways-fund