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Christmas time is upon us and every television station is playing the Christmas Specials of all of our favourite shows.
This got me thinking of what were the best animated Christmas Films or Specials?
Here’s my Top Ten….and yes I’ve checked it not once but twice, to see who’s naughty or nice! :)
- The Snowman (1982) (Short)
- The Simpsons – “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire”...
We were delighted to have Olivia play in competition in Annecy last week but unfortunately we came away empty handed.
It was the 50th anniversary of the festival so it was a great time to be there.
As always, Annecy was an inspirational and fun place to be in the...
] Read ArticleI was recently in Shanghai for a week as part of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year annual retreat. I was nominated last year and as one of the alumni I attended the World Expo in Shanghai with over 70 Irish business people, and spent some time meeting local businesses and networking with each other.
Shanghai is an incredible city and no amount of googling will prepare...
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Irish Animators issue a joint press release
05/02/10 by Cathal Gaffney
Posted in News, Uncategorized
The Animation CEO Forum believe that RTÉ are not fulfilling their role as a Public Service Broadcaster by failing to support, develop and fund the Animation sector in Ireland. In the context of the two Academy Award® nominations received this week by Irish animation studios, the Animation CEO Forum RTÉ have spent just €300,000 a year for the past 3 years on animated programmes. This...
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Brown Bag Films are currently looking to employ an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to undertake the role of maintaining a medium sized network of servers, desktop systems and communications devices.
What We’re Looking For:
The System Administrator is responsible for installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software...
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Brown Bag Films are looking to recruit a Business Development/Legal Affairs Executive to work full time from their office in Dublin. The ideal candidate will be qualified in either law or have a business MBA. While the job will be serious, you will also need a sense of humour and may have to watch cartoons frequently!
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for...
Brown Bag Films celebrated Christmas in style last Friday with a Casino night at the Mansion House on Dawson St. We began the festive celebrations on Friday afternoon by popping open a bottle of champagne, pulling a few crackers and opening up our Secret Santa presents from under the office Christmas tree while listening to some festive tunes.


Here at Brown Bag we’re generally quite...
] Read ArticleGranny O’Grimm is one step closer to telling those Hollywood stars what she thinks of them, as it was announced that ‘Granny O’Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty’ is shortlisted for Oscar nomination!
10 Animated Shorts Move Ahead in 2009 Oscar® Race
The film, directed by Nicky Phelan, written and performed by Kathleen O’Rourke and produced by Darragh O’Connell, is shortlisted in the Best...
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CALLING ALL TALENTED STORYBOARD ARTISTS!
Are you an exceptional visual story teller? Are you able to convey expression and illustrate movement effortlessly? If so, Brown Bag Films are looking for your storyboard reel right now! Experience in pre-school animation for Television or Feature is a requirement for this freelance position.
Applicants will ideally have an...
] Read ArticleThe latest issue of Animation Magazine features an article on Chorion’s ‘The Octonauts’, which Brown Bag Films are currently producing.
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