Animators call for film and television tax relief to be extended to 2029

In 2021, across feature film, documentary, animation and television drama, the total production spend in the Irish economy was €500m, a 40% increase on record spend in 2019

Oscar-nominated 'Wolfwalkers' by Cartoon Saloon availed of the Section 481 tax credit.

Animators have urged the Government to extend a tax relief, which is available to movie and television makers, to help boost production in Ireland.

The request is the main focus of Animation Ireland’s pre-budget submission as it said many movie makers wouldn’t be able “compete on the global stage” without the Section 481 relief.