Animation, VFX & Games Bootcamp | 2026

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Overview

Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet and The National Talent Academies for Animation and VFX  are seeking applicants for the Animation, VFX & Games Bootcamp 2026. This bootcamp is designed to teach you essential skills to take further steps into the Animation, VFX, and Games industries.

Delivered by industry experts, this program focuses on practical skills to better prepare you to obtain work in these highly competitive fields.

What will this course cover?

Each hour-long session will focus on a core skill or industry topic, including:

Monday Jan 12^th from 6pm to 8.30pm

• 6pm Job Hunting & Interviewing in Creative Industries – Michael Downey, 2K Games
• 7.30pm Career Coaching – Stephen Fagan, Studio Meala

Monday Jan 19^th from 6pm to 8.30pm

• 6pm Pitching Yourself and Your Projects – Chris Dicker
• 7.30pm Transferable Skills – Lily Bernard

Monday Jan 26^th from 6pm to 8.30pm

• 6pm Portfolios and Showreels – TBC
• 7.30pm Overview of Entry-level Positions in Animation, VFX & Games – Anthony McCaffrey

Dates and times of the course

All sessions are from 6pm to 8.30pm and will take place online.

Session 1 Monday Jan 12^th
Session 2 Monday Jan 19^th
Session 3 Monday Jan 26^th

*times subject to change

Closing date for application/enrollment

Friday, Jan 8th at 5pm

Any queries can be sent to seansmith@furthr.ie