Masterclass: Collaboration with DR and Creating Original IP with Irene Sparre
In this masterclass, Irene Sparre shares her experience working with DR (Danish Broadcasting Corporation) and offers insights into the financing and production of original IP for TV series in Denmark.
About Irene Sparre
Irene Sparre is CEO and Head of Danish-based Sparre Production ApS. Irene oversees projects,
ensuring stable, creative processes via streamlined communication and cooperative workflows.
Her work connects clients, partners, and vendors throughout the US, Europe, and East Asia.
Her producing philosophy focuses on building up long-term relationships, encouraging
transparency, and continued learning among creatives, production personnel and technical
teams.
From 2019-2021, Irene Sparre, Michael Hegner and Tor Fruergaard developed the animated
feature film #nofilter, and conceptualized, developed and co-wrote the TV show Team Nuggets.
The latter is currently in production with Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR) and French co-pro
partner Godo Films.
Sparre Production ApS.
Located in the heart of Copenhagen, Sparre Production has been producing films for 10 years.
Their focus is on telling stories that challenge traditional understandings of gender and provide
young audiences with alternative ways to see themselves. Sparre Production aims to give voice to
those who are not always heard. The company has produced more than 3000 minutes of animated
content for LEGO, Disney, and Lucasfilm, based on the LEGO Ninjago® and LEGO Star Wars®
franchises. Their projects have been nominated for ANNIE, BAFTA, and EMMY awards.
Sparre Production also produces animated shorts. The latest short, Artminute – The Perfect Selfie, is
currently touring international festivals.
Sparre Production is a signatory to high-end CG productions based in Denmark, but their reach is
worldwide.
FVV Animation Producer Programme
The masterclass is part of our Animation Producer programme at Filmværksted Viborg.
The programme consists of 5 online masterclasses, followed by 2 in-person workshops.
Whether you're an animator dreaming of producing your own short film, or a live-action producer curious about working with animation – this is your chance to learn from industry professionals, build your network, and take your first steps into the world of animation production.