Animation Dingle - @animationdingle.bsky.social

Set in magical Dingle on the most westerly peninsula of Europe, we celebrate student creativity & excellence in Irish & International animation. 19/21 March '26

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Feeling the post-festival blues, or maybe you didn't get to the festival this year? Well, we've got a treat for you...all festival interviews & chinwags are now LIVE on our YouTube channel.
https://t.co/rTrQR3ZjMN

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Natasha, our Social Media Coordinator, takes us through our first day of Animation Dingle 2026. Don't forget to grab your pass and scan the QR code at the back to find our full timetable.

https://t.co/XUKTHV3tVK

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Animation Dingle is excited to welcome ALEA(s), an audiovisual collective based in Brussels, to perform a one-of-a-kind performance at our Closing Party in WAVE.

Photo Credits: Miriam Stanke

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🇫🇷✨🇮🇪 Proud to partner once again with @ANIMATIONDINGLE ! Experience the best in French animation, from exclusive screenings & co-productions to inspiring conversations with top industry professionals:
🗓️ 19–21 March
👇Discover the French lineup
https://t.co/iJwq04QOS0

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Thank you to our Official Industry Partner Screen Ireland.
Be sure to check out our 2026 selection of Irish Professional Animation Shorts at St. James's Church on Friday 20th March at 12:30. This programme includes the most recent Frameworks films funded by @ScreenIreland & RTÉ.

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A two-hour masterclass from an Oscar & BAFTA-nominated director and animator... sign me up!
Barry Purves is best known for his award-winning short Riggoletto and for directing iconic series such as The Wind in the Willows, Rupert Bear & Postman Pat.

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Supported by Sound & Vision this panel will examine the creative challenge of taking ancient Irish tales and transforming them into innovative and compelling screen projects.

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Animation Dingle 2026 is only a few days away. Read our final blog to get festival-ready!

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When streamers hedge their bets on proven franchises and reboots, where does that leave the emerging creator?
This panel full of industry heavyweights will discuss what IP really is, what audiences are actually watching and why we go back to proven IP.

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Animation Dingle sends the warmest congratulations to Richie Baneham on winning his third Oscar at the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.

We also extend our congratulations to Jessie Buckley on winning the Oscar for Best Actress.

Comhghairdeas to both - so well deserved!

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@BrownBagFilms We're so excited to have these pieces on display in @siamsatire

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@BrownBagFilms We're so excited to have these pieces on display in @siamsatire

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An Phiast sews up a storm, determined to impress the humans on land, but will it work or will he find his true supportive friends have always been under the sea?

Credits:
Donna Mc Daid

https://t.co/oRMl98JbhH

@ATU #AnimationDingle26 #StingSelection #AnimationStings

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Exciting news! @BoulderMediaLtd is joining us at the Animation Dingle Studio Fair on Saturday, March 21st, in Zone 4! Meet the team and get insider insights from one of Ireland’s leading animation studios and maybe even some future opportunities.

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Ever wondered what it takes to go from concept to screen? Well, Jill Beecher is going to break it down for us. From Avatar: Fire and Ash, Marty Supreme, Frankenstein, and Elvis, Jill has extensive experience as a production designer, art director and concept illustrator.

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Students & emerging talent gather close and learn all about The @StoryToys Careers & Recruitment Fair.
The StoryToys Careers & Recruitment Fair is all about bridging the gap between the industry and emerging talent. Giving you the chance to interact directly with studios.

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Animation Dingle Announces International Line-Up for 14th Festival.
Animation Dingle, one of Europe's premier animation festivals, announces its highly anticipated 2026 edition. The festival, now in its 14th year, takes place 19th - 21st March 2026.
https://t.co/TBrR30CZYZ

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Meet this year's incredible festival team! Read all about their festival tips and the lucky few who joined the legendary AD volunteer ranks!

Read the Animation Dingle Blog here: https://t.co/3ZTWBLLTM3

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Our STING Nominations are here!

Here are our nominated Stings for 2026 are now LIVE on our instagram. Congratulations to each nominee!

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Make sure to book your free ticket for these 2 wonderful family screenings. Open to the public, this is our way of saying thank you to Dingle.

Both screenings take place on Saturday 21st March, at Dingle Wave Theatre

Wolfwalkers/Na Conríochtaí & Art as Activism

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