Animation Dingle

Congratulations to Caoimhe O’ Brien, winner of The Big Pitcher Award with her pitch Mighty Knighticorn. Caoimhe will now pitch at CARTOON in Madrid this November. Best of luck!!!!

Apply now for the ACE Animation Special 2027

We have just announced the call for applications for the 8th Animation Special, taking place in Di**le, Ireland, from 16 - 21 March 2027.

This programme is designed for two profiles of experienced producers: those looking to expand into animation production, and those already active in the field who want to deepen their expertise and grow their international network.

Check out the full info and learn how to apply in the comments.
Application deadline: 18 November 2026

The workshop is organised with the support of the Nederlands Filmfonds, Screen Ireland and Animation Ireland, in close collaboration with Animation Di**le.

What even is a sting? Read on to learn more about our Sting Competition and how you can get involved! 🦖✨ Link to enter in our bio!

It’s that time of year again, submissions for our STING and GAME STING competitions are now open!! 🦖

Theme: MOVE ME

Student animators and game developers in Ireland are invited to pitch a 40 second animated sting OR a mini game starring our festival mascot, An Phiast, inspired by this year’s theme, MOVE ME.

Pitch Submission Deadline: October 23rd, 2026

Successful applicants will be notified by November 9th, 2026. They will have until February 19, 2027 to animate and submit their final stings and games.

Each selected sting and game will receive one complimentary pass to Animation Di**le 2027.

For more information on both competitions, please visit our website or the link in our bio ✨

Delighted Animation Di**le was invited to be part of The Grand Jury for ESMA 3D Graduation Show 2026. Congratulations to all the students for their incredible achievements. Congratulations to the winners on the night!

La Nuit des Casse-Noisettes
Himal
SONMAT 손맛
beyondmemories.short
Mystery Rock le film shortfilm
Mortal K01L

Early Submissions Deadline is September 2nd. Submit now to our 15th festival. Link in our bio

Festival dates: March 18-20 2027

Film Submissions are now OPEN!
Join us at the 15th Animation Di**le, March 18th-20th 2027 ☀️
Do you have an animated film that you want to share with the world? Submissions for open for both Student and Professional Animated Films from Ireland and beyond.

🗓️ Avail of our Earlybird submission discount until September 2nd! Submissions close December 9th, 2026.

🏆Animation Di**le is an Academy Awards Qualifying Festival. The winner of Best Irish Professional is eligible for consideration in the Academy Awards without a standard theatrical run. Animation Di**le is also a Student Academy Awards qualifying festival.

🎬 Submit your film through the link in our bio!

Saturday at Animation Di**le 2026 ✨ heaps of talks, workshops, performances and even an Art Auction! Spot yourself or your friends in the photos? Tag yourself in the comments! 🎉

Friday at Animation Di**le 2026 ✨ Talks, Awards, the Big Pitcher and more!

Thursday at Animation Di**le 2026 ✨ spot yourself or your friends? Tag below!