Thanks to these two new First Cut! workshops, thirty young people had their first opportunity to gain the skills required to animate their own short films at home.

A fun and interesting way to learn about a butterfly’s life cycle.

An old grumpy blind dude just wanted some directions.

Lockdown isn't just for people - neither is creating art!

Stars can connect people no matter how far apart.

Denji longs to fly like the other birds but, due to being a penguin, he can’t

In a world where buildings rise from the ground, an ostrich must escape the encroaching urban-dystopia.

An Eagle interrupts a man's sleep - little does he know of the adventure that awaits him.

In these trying times, a little hope goes a long way.

An old woman unlocks happy memories of her and her deceased husband.

Anne Upton, independent animator and IADT tutor joins JAM Media CEO John Rice and Animation Dingle Festival Director Maurice Galway and experienced animation workshop tutor Belinda Walsh in a Q&A moderated by First Cut! animation programme coordinator Jessica Bonenfant Coogan.