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New Indigenous Animation Exchange programme opens doors for Irish and New Zealand film co-productions

By Residency

Growth opportunities for the Irish animation industry, international co-production, and increased presence for the Irish language on screen have taken a significant step forward with the Wellington-Galway Indigenous Animation Exchange 2025. 

The Exchange – a collaboration between the Galway and Wellington UNESCO Cities of Film – has opened doors between Irish speaking and Te Reo Māori animators, as well as key film industry stakeholders both here and in New Zealand, preparing the ground for future co-production possibilities and cultural exchanges between the two countries. Read More

Making Short Doc: ‘Caoineadh’ – A Lyrical Exploration of Grief

By Short Doc Bursary

As we open up the 2025 Ceantar Scannán Short Documentary Bursary, we take a look back at the experience our 2024 participant Kimberly Gray Ennis had in making her short doc; Caoineadh or Vessels of Grief.

Alongside the bursary, Kimberly was mentored by filmmaker Donal Haughey. Her stark and moving documentary looks at the funeral lamenting practice of keening and the women who lead these practices within their community in Connemara.

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“Siobhán an Locháin Bhig”: Cuntas ar Mhalartú Beochana Gaeilge/Māori

By Animation, Travel, Unesco, Visit

Cónaitheacht Chlár Malartaithe Beochana Gaeilge/ Māori 2025 idir Cathair Scannán na Gaillimhe (Ceantar Scannán) & Wellington City of Film – taithí a fháil ar ábhar beochana a chur le chéile i dteanga dhúchais eile

Galway City of Film (Ceantar Scannán) & Wellington City of Film Gaeilge/ Māori Animation Exchange Residency 2025 – experiencing animation content creation for a different first language. 

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