Join us on Wednesday, October 15th for our special half-day event for teenagers aged 15-19 exploring Careers in Animation!

Meet animators from five-time Academy Award® nominated studio Cartoon Saloon and see their latest short film on the big screen. Hear about the myriad roles in animation and with the National Talent Academy for Animation find out how you can take your first steps towards working in the industry.

If you are curious about college and thinking about a career in animation, this is the event for you.

Find out more at ifi.ie/learn/ifi-careers-in-screen/

Suitable for ages 15-19.

Including:

Studio Portrait – Cartoon Saloon with Nora Twomey

Careers in Animation with Natalie Cullinane

Make Your Own Goddess with Nora Twomey

Short Film Screening – Éiru (dir. Giovanna Ferrari, 2025 , 13 mins, Ireland)

Festival: Animation Dingle with Amy Louise O’Callaghan

National Talent Academy for Animation – Journeys in Animation

Please Note: Bring a sketch pad and pencil with you!

Notes by Ciarda Tobin