BEING part of a huge gaming company like Riot Games - the developer of renowned games such as League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, and the creator of Arcane, is an opportunity that animators could only dream of. However, for 26-year-old Teo Rui-Rou, this dream became her reality.
Backed by Ibermedia Programme and dedicated to boosting innovation in the Ibero-American animation sector programs, the organization will be hosting presentations, themed breakfasts, and one-on-one meetings detailing grants and call for applications at the festival, which runs June 11-17.
A brand-new course, being delivered with the help of the expert guidance of two animation studios in Kilkenny, is commencing this September at South East Techno.
Funding for Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian producers co-developing projects with Ibero-American creators provides up to €150,000, and a support program valued up to €95,000 to promote new technology in creating animation; applications now open - submission deadline is August 21.
Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) say they were thrilled to host an immersive day for students from their online courses in the Institute’s Departmen.