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23 Apr 2021 : Nathan Griffin Apple and Netflix. Revenue has released details of the beneficiaries of Irelands Section 481 Film & Television Tax Relief Scheme for 2020 with Netflixs Vikings: Valhalla and Apples Foundation availing of the top bracket of tax relief.
Section 481is a tax credit, incentivising Film, Animation & TV production made in Ireland and is administered by Ireland s Revenue Commissioners (Revenue). It has proven hugely successful in attracting international production to Ireland and is a major driver of business and employment for those working in the sector as well as Ireland’s thriving studios.
The incentive applies to feature film, TV drama (singles or series), animation (excluding computer games), & creative documentary. Projects must either pass the Cultural Test or qualify as an official co-production under one of Ireland’s Bilateral Co-Production Treaties or the European Convention on Cinematographic Co-
Screen Ireland s Talent Development Academy for Animation to be led by Animation Ireland cineuropa.net - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from cineuropa.net Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
CEO of Animation Ireland Ronan McCabe
Last week, Screen Ireland, the countryâs audiovisual agency, officially appointed Animation Ireland as the lead organisation to manage the establishment of a Talent Development Academy for Animation. The initiative is aimed at creating and expanding âopportunities for diverse and regional talent on the national levelâ and will address âinnovation, skills development and sectoral growthâ.
In detail, the establishment of the academy is the result of additional stimulus investment for animation provided by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and follows the creation of an initiative for TV drama. Together, the two efforts will form part of a wider strategy to support skills development across all regions of Ireland, with a particular focus on diversity and inclusion.
Screen Irelandâs Talent Development Academy for Animation to be led by Animation Ireland
CEO of Animation Ireland Ronan McCabe
Last week, Screen Ireland, the countryâs audiovisual agency, officially appointed Animation Ireland as the lead organisation to manage the establishment of a Talent Development Academy for Animation. The initiative is aimed at creating and expanding âopportunities for diverse and regional talent on the national levelâ and will address âinnovation, skills development and sectoral growthâ.
In detail, the establishment of the academy is the result of additional stimulus investment for animation provided by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and follows the creation of an initiative for TV drama. Together, the two efforts will form part of a wider strategy to support skills development across all regions of Ireland, with a particular focus on diversity and inclusion.