Now in it's 7th year the Kids Screen Awards celebrates the year's best work in kids television, broadcasting and digital media. The awards are run by Kidscreen, the leading international trade publication serving the informational needs and interests of kids entertainment professionals. The event took place on Tuesday 9th February 2016 in Miami, Florida during the Kidscreen Summit from Monday 8th-Thursday 11th February 2016.
The awards were hosted by comedian Allana Harkin and sponsored by the Canada Media Fund.
Puffin Rock won awards in the Programming – Preschool Category for Best New Series and Best Animated Series!
The full list of winners from the Kids Screen Awards 2016 is available on the Kidscreen website.
Puffin Rock comes from Oscar nominated Kilkenny-based animation studio Cartoon Saloon, Derry-based children's media company Dog Ears and global publisher Penguin.
The series is set on a beautiful island off the coast of Ireland. Oona is a charismatic and plucky young puffling, who along with her ever-curious little brother Baba, explores the diverse array of sea, sky, land and underground creatures. The show is narrated in English by Chris O'Dowd (Moone Boy, The IT Crowd).
Puffin Rock was financed by the Irish Film Board, Northern Ireland Screen, RTÉ, Nickelodeon UK, HOP! and YLE. The series airs regularly on Nick Jr. UK. A second season is currently in production.
Additionally, All Hail King Julien, which airs on Nickelodeon Poland (Polska) locally titled Niech żyje Król Julian, won three awards at the 2016 Kidscreen Awards: for Best New Series and Best Animated Series in the Programming: Kids Categories, and for Best Animation in the Creative Talent Category!
Congratulations to all winners of the 2016 Kidscreen Awards!
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