ACE Producers is pleased to announce the call for applications for the eighth ACE Animation Special. The workshop, which will be held in Dingle, Ireland, between 16 and 21 March 2027, is organised thanks to the Netherlands Film Fund, Screen Ireland and Animation Ireland, in close collaboration with Animation Dingle.
“Set in a dream location, international producers, each with different experiences, come together to share, listen, and learn from the best professionals”.
Konstantinos Vassilaros – Animation Special 5
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.
“The ACE Animation Special gave me the opportunity to enter a complete new part of the industry coming from live action. The program is well organised, professional and full of positive energy. ”
David Keitsch – Animation Special 7
