Dublin-based Giant Animation took a major step towards expanding its production capacity today by opening its first international office in Barcelona. 

CEO Alex Sherwood says the Spanish hub will allow the 15-year-old studio to foster a new network of production partners, leverage both Spanish and Irish tax rebates, and expand its work-for-hire CG animation services in Europe. 

The Spain Film Commission’s tax incentives for domestic productions and co-productions include a 30% deduction on the first US$1.03 million (EUR$1 million) spent and 25% for all remaining expenses. The deductions are also capped at US$20.7 million (EUR$20 million) per film and US$10.36 million (EUR$10 million) per series episode. 

Going forward, Giant will split the production of upcoming animated projects between both offices, including CG-animated animal grooming series Rachel’s Pet Parlour (40 x 11 minutes, pictured) and its first original family feature Milo. The studio plans to develop these projects throughout 2025 with the goal of starting pre-production early next year.