Troy Studios

This is my final day at Troy Studios it was amazing to be there from the very beginning and playing a key role in its development. I want to thank our CEO Siún and the board of Troy Studios for providing me with that opportunity.

Within the next few weeks, the studios will begin the slow build-up to where it left off in early March and I have no doubt Troy Studios will go from strength to strength in the years to come.

Over those 3 years, I meet some incredible people in the Mid-West region ranging from education, training, businesses and local crew I personally want to thank you all for the support you gave me during my time in Troy Studios and me wish you all continued success.

I look back with fond memories of my time in Troy but now let the next challenge begin! Best wishes Tom Dowling

ANIMATION projects accounted for €372m of the total film production spend here last year, according to Screen Ireland.

The amount spent on the animation sector has jumped from €85m in 2014, when the spend was just 20pc of the total.

Goin to 'toon: Irish animation productions see €372m spend - Independent.ie "Ireland is now a major global player when it comes to animation production, and this is something we should all be extremely proud of," said Animation Ireland chief executive Ronan McCabe.

The Irish screen industry is facing into a deeply uncertain future after at least 24 productions were stood down in response to Covid-19, with 59 companies reporting delays to television programmes or films about to begin shooting.

Screen industry calls for help as pandemic pause takes its toll Irish production companies are struggling to survive despite huge demand for content

Innovate Limerick through Film in Limerick has announced that renowned Danish documentary director, Camilla Nielsson, will be doing an online film masterclass Wednesday, 22 April at 2 pm, free and is open to anyone in the Mid-West with an interest in filmmaking.

More information here.

https://www.ilovelimerick.ie/camilla-nielsson-2-3/

Successfully Managing Creative Teams Remotely (Online)
Tutors: Irish Institute of Training and Development
Date: Monday, April 6th, 2020
Duration: 2 days
Venue: Online
Cost: €0

Successfully Managing Creative Teams Remotely (Online) - Screen Skills Ireland Screen Skills Ireland is delighted to offer the two day online Successfully Managing Creative Teams Remotely course. This course is being offered free of charge to support Irish creative screen industries impacted by the ongoing situation with COVID-19. The programme is endorsed and facilitated by t...

Screen Skills Ireland is pleased to offer Improve Your Drafting Skills.
This course is being offered free of charge to support the Irish creative screen industries impacted by the ongoing situation with .
Date: Monday, April 6th, 2020
Duration: Half day tutorial, followed by 4 x 40 minute one on one tutoring, over two weeks
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
For more details click on the link.

Improve Your Drafting Skills (Online) - Screen Skills Ireland Screen Skills Ireland is pleased to offer Improve Your Drafting Skills. This course is being offered free of charge to support the Irish creative screen industries impacted by the ongoing situation with COVID-19. The course work will be participant lead and projects undertaken will be specific to ea...

The State should consider lifting the €70 million project cap required for a tax credit for film and TV production in an effort to incentivise major global productions to film in Ireland. The report, compiled by PwC on behalf of Troy Studios and Ardmore Studios, outlines some barriers to delivering further success in the sector.

Tax break for screen industry should be broadened, sector says PwC report calls for lifting of €70m per project cap under tax credit regime

Troy Studios are seeking to fill a temporary caretaker position. Interested applicants should send a CV and cover letter to [email protected] by 5pm Fri March 6th. For more information please see the link attached.
This is a starter position and the experience could be beneficial to anyone seeking to work in areas of set build or props in the film sector at a later date.

The Shannon is making its way ever so close to our boundary fence. We may need a boat!! 😕

So sad to hear that theatre designer Monica Frawley had passed away she was a lovely person to work with.

Death announced of theatre designer Monica Frawley The death has been announced of the award-winning theatre designer Monica Frawley.

Limerick Film Producers set for one of the World’s best film festivals.

https://www.limerickpost.ie/2020/02/12/limerick-film-producers-set-for-one-of-the-worlds-best-film-festivals/

Limerick Film Producers set for one of the World's best film festivals

Best Costume Goes to… is a The Hunt Museum exhibition, in conjunction with The Irish Costume Archive Project, showcasing costumes from Irish films and major television productions. The exhibition will display costumes filmed in Ireland or abroad but with Irish talent involved. The costumes will be mounted on mannequins and the exhibition will be backed up by sketches, film stills and film clips and additional ephemera. The exhibition tells a story of the relationship between the actor and their costume and the growth of the Irish film industry.

Costumes from 19 films and tv series will be on display, represented by 33 costumes, of which some have been Oscar-nominated. This exhibition gives the opportunity to view costumes from films and TV such as The Favourite, The Quiet Man, Braveheart, Vikings, and more. Visitors will experience the narrative of costumes, understanding not just the history but the social history of a time, be that contemporary or in the past; how people lived, not only how they dressed.

Mon – Sat: 10am – 5pm: Sun 2- 5pm

Admission: €7.50 per adult, €12.50 combo ticket (with the museum), Kids FREE