Aura Digital: The Student Start-Up Shaking Up The Animation Industry

 
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When Eva, Josh and Donal signed up to go university, they would have laughed if you told them that a few years later they’d be directors in their own Animation Studio.

But when COVID wiped out all of their placement opportunities, they decided to go out and create their own — launching Aura Digital in the process.

In today’s episode, hear how three students found a gap in the market, built a fully digital business and provided employment for other creatives during the pandemic

Check it out.

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  • One thing most people don't know about you: We have successfully navigated our first year of business completely digitally.

  • Favourite Book: Hyperion by Dan Simmons, The Crow by James O' Barr, King Lear - Shakespeare

  • Favourite Quote: “Be concerned with doing good work and make the right choices and protect your work and if you build a good name eventually that name will be its own currency.” - Patti Smith

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This interview is part of our Tough Times, Tougher City mini-series presented in partnership with Belfast City Council featuring five businesses who have started, scaled or pivoted during the pandemic.

To find out more about how the Council can help you and your business, please click here.

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Thanks again to Aura Digital for taking the time to share their story with us.

See you next time.

— Matt

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