Sunday, November 11, 2018

Sector

Discussion of Sector
Animation, Television shows

https://www.screenireland.ie/about/about-the-animation-industry
animation sector in ireland

Irish animation studios are working with some of the biggest names in global broadcasting—including Disney, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network and the BBC—making animated series that are shown to millions of children all over the world every week.

BAFTA-nominated Go Jetters (Boulder Media)

https://www.independent.ie/business/industry-spotlight/five-key-things-to-know-about-the-animation-industry-in-ireland-37130672.html
Foreign Direct Investment)

Customer based:
Young audience but also older generations with an appreciation of animation


Competitors:
Other animation companies worldwide that are producing content for companies such a Disney, cartoon network, boomerang, nickelodeon, etc. 

Prospects
Interactive animation, game, vr

Description of company: Boulder media

Intellectual property, what organization does, service, product

Description

Boulder media limited is an Irish animation studio owned by toy company Hasbro. Produced a select episodes of Fosters's home for imaginary friends for Cartoon network.

Founder by Robert Cullen in 2000. In July 2016 it became a wholly owned subsidiary for Hasbro and currently has two studios in Dublin.
"The company will retain its brand and report to Stephen Davis, head of Hasbro's entertainment and consumer products licensing division."

By Ciara Linnane
https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/hasbro-buys-irish-animation-company-boulder-media

Time in business:18 years


Brand
“At Hasbro, we’re building our brands through storytelling, and today, we’re telling richer stories across more platforms than ever before,” said Brian Goldner, Hasbro’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are also reinventing traditional modalities of animation production, both creatively and financially. With Boulder, we will deliver the highest quality animation that will engage our audiences with deep storytelling and great characters in a very cost-efficient manner.”

http://www.bouldermedia.tv/2016/07/14/hasbro-acquires-boulder-media-animation-studio/

Case study: Boulder Media

Boulder media

One of Irelands largest animations studios with a staff of over 150 people. It was established in 2000 and is based in Dublin and has produced multiple shows for large clients. Such as:

  • Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, Cartoon Network US
  • El Tigre, Nickelodeon
  • The Amazing World Of Gumball, Cartoon Network UK
  • Randy Cunningham: Ninth Grade Ninja, Disney UK
  • Funky Fables, BBC
Currently, Boulder is in production on:
  • Wander Over Yonder for Disney US,
  • Go Jetters for BBC
  • Danger Mouse for BBC and Fremantle.
Awards
The shows we have produced have garnered several awards and countless more nominations such as, BAFTAs, EMMYs, ANNIEs, IFTAs, British Animation Awards, Cartoons on the Bay and many more

Clients
Disney
Cbeebies
CBBC

Interested in 
Co-development
Co-production
Commercials
Service
Short film
Tv Shows

skills
2D
3D
Stop motion 
VFX


Case study company: Igloo animations

Company: Igloo animations

It is an award-winning animation company located in Dublin, specialising in animated explanation videos, animated films, childrens Tv shows and e-learning.
It was established in 2008 by director Trevor Courtney and its located in 7 Upper Pembroke Street, Dublin 2.

Awards
Special mention for film ' Deposits' at Dublin Sci-fi film fest 2018
Honourable mention for film 'deposits' at the Dublin animation film fest 2017
Dom Kino Award for Best cinematic film. Film title 'King Pawn' 2008.

Clients
Facebook
British council
UCD Dublin
Enterprise Ireland
Folens
Irish Dairy board
Bord na Mona

Interest in 
Commercials, service, short film and tv shows

Skills in 
2D, 3D, mixed media, puppets, stop motion, VFX

Director/Producer: Trevor Courtney
Producer: Paul Dowling
Animator: Julie Rush
http://www.iglooanimations.com
http://animationireland.com/studios/igloo-animations/