My Fairy Troublemaker, based on an original by Woköck herself, and
The Last Whale Singer by Woköck s partner Memari. We talked to Woköck on the occasion of her participation in European Film Promotion s Producers on the Move.
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Cineuropa: How did you specialize in animation?
Maite Woköck: At the beginning, it was a coincidence. I trained as a dramaturge for children s films 15 years ago. After that, I was looking for a production company that produced children s films. I then ended up with a company that specialised in animated children s films. In the meantime, however, I have been working in animation for 14 years. And I m very happy about that, because animation offers a lot of visual and narrative possibilities.
My Fairy Troublemaker, based on an original by Woköck herself, and
The Last Whale Singer by Woköck s partner Memari. We talked to Woköck on the occasion of her participation in European Film Promotion s Producers on the Move.
(The article continues below - Commercial information)
Cineuropa: How did you specialize in animation?
Maite Woköck: At the beginning, it was a coincidence. I trained as a dramaturge for children s films 15 years ago. After that, I was looking for a production company that produced children s films. I then ended up with a company that specialised in animated children s films. In the meantime, however, I have been working in animation for 14 years. And I m very happy about that, because animation offers a lot of visual and narrative possibilities.
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Similar to last year, this year’s programme will be held online again from 17 - 21 May.
“I m so thrilled to have been chosen as the Irish rep for Producer on the Move this year,” Treacy told IFTN.
“It s a scheme I ve always looked at with great respect, and have wanted to be a part of, so it is a real honour that I was chosen by Screen Ireland as the delegate this year.”
20 selected European producers, including those producing this year’s Silver Bear and Oscar-winning films
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I m very excited to participate in the events later this month,” Treacy continued.