Animation Dingle has launched its 13th edition programme, embracing the theme of ?Passion,? the driving force behind the power of animation.
Presented by JAM Media with Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland as the official partner, this year’s festival, taking place 21st and 22nd March 2025, promises to be an unmissable event for animation professionals and students.
With support from Enterprise Ireland, Animation Dingle 2025 attracts industry giants from Japan, the U.S., the U.K., France, Germany, and Canada. As an Academy Awards®-qualifying festival, the event will feature renowned companies such as Disney, Netflix, Nickelodeon, and BBC, offering invaluable opportunities for students and professionals.
Speaking about this year’s programme theme Passion, Director of Animation Dingle, Maurice Galway said: “This year, at Animation Dingle, we are thrilled to explore the theme of 'Passion', as it resonates deeply within the heart of animation itself. We celebrate how passion fuels the people of our industry, how it transforms ideas into art and brings them to life through the world of animation.”
Now in its 13th year, Animation Dingle Co-Founder, John Rice, CEO of Jam Media reflects: “Each year, we come together to not only showcase outstanding work but to build connections, inspire the next generation of animators, and push the boundaries of storytelling. This year, we are excited to bring the theme of passion to Animation Dingle, and we hope everyone leaves inspired by the level of creativity and innovation in the festival."
Programme highlights for this year include screening of Oscar-nominated short films Beautiful Men, Yuck!, and Wander to Wonder, and a selection of feature films including Kensuke's Kingdom, Memoir of a Snail and Chicken for Linda!. Frameworks short films Mero, ReRooted, Retirement Plan, and Tadhana will also screen as part of this year's festival in the Irish Professionals section.
The festival will host a series of workshops and presentations, including a panel with Turnip + Duck founders Aidan O'Donovan and Colm Tobin, which will explore the creation, pitching and production of Maddie + Triggs; a behind the scenes look into the making of new Cartoon Saloon short film Éiru; and the launch of the Spread 2025 fund for Irish language short animation films.
Animation Dingle’s chosen charity this year is UNICEF. Following the amount of €40,000 raised for UNICEF in 2024, this year’s auction with works donated by students and festival guests, aims to surpass that milestone, showcasing artwork from world-renowned animators.
Click here for more information about Animation Dingle 2025.
