ACE Producers is pleased to announce the call for applications for the seventh ACE Animation Special. The workshop, which will be held in Dingle (Ireland) between 17 and 22 March 2026, is organised thanks to Creative Europe MEDIA, the Netherlands Film Fund, Screen Ireland, Animation Ireland, in close collaboration Animation Dingle.
The workshop is aimed at two kinds of experienced producers: those looking to expand their businesses into animation production, and those who already have experience in the field but seek to deepen their knowledge and grow their international network. For all participants it is a chance to build stronger industry connections and enhance their skill set.
16 to 18 producers will be selected for the workshop, preferably with a long-form/feature-length animation project at concept stage. Focusing primarily on the creative and financial aspects of feature and long-form animation production, the ACE Animation Special will offer sessions on animatic story development, international production workflows, the creative dynamics of animation production, financing strategies and international distribution. The workshop will also include one or more sessions on physical line production as well as case studies on completed animation projects. Group sessions, plenary sessions and one-to-one meetings will together build a workshop where producers learn from each other’s experiences and those of key industry guests.
WORKSHOP DATES
17 – 22 March 2026
during the Animation Dingle Festival
LOCATION
Dingle, Ireland
ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
- To be an owner, partner or associate of an independent film/animation/TV production company;
- To be an ACE member or producer with a similar level of experience;
- To have a long-form or feature-length animation project at idea or concept stage; producers without a project are also welcome to apply but must demonstrate a clear motivation.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
22 October 2025
Up to 18 places available
HOW TO APPLY
For more information or to request an application form, please contact specials@ace-producers.com
