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The Founding Father of Animation in Ireland

This week marks a decade since the passing of the founding father of Irish animation, Jimmy T Mur...

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15.35 15 Feb 2024


The Founding Father of Animation in Ireland


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15.35 15 Feb 2024


This week marks a decade since the passing of the founding father of Irish animation, Jimmy T Murakami. Born to Japanese parents in the United States, Murakami played a pivotal role in shaping Ireland's thriving animation industry.

John Fardy was joined by Maurice Galway, Director and Co-Founder of the Animation Dingle Festival and Vanessa Gilvea, Head of National Film School in IADT...

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