THE First Minister, Arlene Foster, and deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, have officially opened the new four-floor studio for BAFTA-winning and EMMY® nominated children’s television producer, Sixteen South.
First Minister, Arlene Foster said: “It is companies like Sixteen South, with talented people, including world class animators that are helping to grow this industry and our reputation. I commend and congratulate to Colin and the Sixteen South team for leading the way in putting our animation sector on the map. I am confident these new premises, combined with your imagination, your hard work and your passion, you will continue to produce much loved children’s entertainment for generations to come.”
Since investing £1million in the 7,500 sq ft building in the heart of Belfast, Sixteen South, which employs over 100 people, has had its brand new animated series Claude picked up by Disney Junior for broadcast throughout Europe, Middle East, Africa and Australasia