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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Why Animation Dingle? Because nowhere else brings animation, community & opportunity together like this. 🎬 Screenings 🎤 Talks & workshops 🤝 Pitch & a Pint 🎉 Awards & parties 🎟️ Festival Passes are limited, get yours now! 🔗 Link in bio youtu.be/B69JsdWJOh8

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

"Sometimes you need to press the reset button... (but always)... continue to interrogate the music throughout the process." Such an interesting and educating talk from Patrick Dacey & Mark Gordon today. @scoredrawmusic.bsky.social #AnimationDingle #musicinanimation #BobsBurgers

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Really nice thought from Jack Liang on trends today at our Adapting Stories for Screens panel - "As long as the story is right, keeping persisting" #AnimationDingle #AnimationDingle2025 #booktoscreen #Animation #Animationfestival

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

"What you bring to the table is what matters" - Giovanna Ferrari empowering women in our Women in Animation Panel. This event is supported by the French Embassy. #AnimationDingle #AnimationDingle2025 #WomenInAnimation

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

@jpvine.bsky.social shares with us how things can go wrong in a pitch and that all experiences are learning moments. #AnimationDingle #AnimationDingle2025 #Animation #AnimationFestival

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Set sail for adventure! ⚓✨ FREE screening of Kensuke’s Kingdom this Saturday at WAVE Dingle (3:30 PM)! Featuring Cillian Murphy, this stunning animated tale is one you won’t want to miss! #AnimationDingle #AnimatedMovies #CillianMurphyMovies #MichaelMorpurgoBooks #IrishCinema

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

The beats, the bands, the big festival energy—Animation Dingle 2025 is bringing the music! From trad sessions to DJ takeovers, get the full lowdown on the ultimate festival soundtrack. Read more now! ⬇️ animationdingle.com/the-soundtra... #AnimationDingle #AnimationFestival #Dingle

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Big shout out to JAM Media looking forward to meeting you all at Animation Dingle Festival 2025. Be sure to join them and their recruitment team in Zone 01. Don't miss out on these great opportunities at Animation Dingle 2025. #AnimationDingle #AnimationDingle2025 #AnimationStudent #JamMedia

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

In this talk, JP Vine, Director of Ron's Gone Wrong and ex-Pixar story artist, will share career insights on leading with passion, pitching your vision, and failing well enough to get better. #AnimationDingle #JPVine #RonsGoneWrong #Pixar #AnimationIndustry #FilmDirecting

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Exciting news! @cartoonsaloon.bsky.social is coming to the Animation Dingle Studio Fair in Zone 7! Meet the team, ask questions, and explore opportunities. See you there! 👋 #AnimationDingle #CartoonSaloon #AnimationFestival #AnimationJobs #IrishAnimation #StudioFair #AnimationCareer

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

@animationireland.bsky.social is coming to the Animation Dingle Studio Fair in Zone 5 this Saturday, March 22nd! Stop by to connect, get inspired, and explore the future of Irish animation! #AnimationDingle #AnimationIreland #AnimationFestival #AnimationJobs #IrishAnimation #StudioFair

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

New Blog Alert! The Murakami Award honours legends who shaped animation and this year, we celebrate Andrew Fitzpatrick! Dive into his incredible journey and the legacy of Jimmy T. Murakami in our latest blog💫 Read now: animationdingle.com/the-murakami... #AnimationDingle #MurakamiAward

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The Murakami Award: Honoring Legends, Inspiring the Future - Animation Dingle

Celebrate animation legends at Animation Dingle 2025 with the Murakami Award, honoring pioneers like Jimmy T. Murakami and this year’s recipient, Andrew Fitzpatrick. Discover how their work shaped the...

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

The Murakami Award, named after the legendary Japanese animator Jimmy Teru Murakami (村上輝明 ) (1933-2014) a founding father of Irish animation, recognises individuals who have demonstrated unparalleled innovation, vision, and impact in the field of animation. #AnimationDingle #MurakamiAward #Animation

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Animation Dingle honours @amonsterd.bsky.social, Monster Entertainment with the prestigious Murakami Award. He will be celebrated at the festival for his remarkable contribution to the world of animation. This year's prestigious Murakami Award, is sponsored by @brownbagfilms.bsky.social

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Exciting news! Boulder Media is joining us at the Animation Dingle Studio Fair on Sat, March 22nd, in Zone 4! Meet the team, learn about opportunities, and get insider insights from one of Ireland’s leading animation studios. #AnimationDingle #BoulderMedia #MeetTheStudios

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Join Colm Tobin & Aidan O’Donovan, founders of Turnip + Duck, as they dive into the journey of 'Maddie and Triggs' from its audio-first roots on RTEjr Radio to a 52-episode preschool series for Rtejr & CBeebies. This event is supported by RTEjr #AD25 #PitchingAnimation #KidsTV

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

🎉 I’m Attending Animation Dingle 2025! 🎬✨ AD25 is almost here! Share your 'I’m Attending AD'25' image & join the conversation. Connect with fellow festival-goers and get ready for an unforgettable weekend in Dingle! #AttendingAnimationDingle #AnimationDingle #SeeYouInDingle

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Our Art Director extraordinaire Miguel Filho inspiring us all with his magic images! We are thrilled to work with these wonderful souls! #animationdingle #animationdingle2025 #animation #EventTeam #FestivalCrewGoals #CreativeTeam #FestivalCrew

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Give it up for these 2 essential pieces to this incredible gig-saw that is Animation Dingle. Natasha Myers, keeping you all updated in the lead-in and during the festival with her fun and informative posts. #animationdingle #animationdingle2025 #EventTeam #FestivalCrewGoals

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

🎬✨ Meet the Trailblazers! ✨🎬 Get an inside look at the powerhouse women leading the charge in animation! From breaking barriers to shaping the future, our latest blog dives deep into the Women in Animation Panel at Animation Dingle 2025. Read: animationdingle.com/women-in-ani... #AD25 #WomeninFilm

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Animation Dingle 2025 is officially SOLD OUT! 🚀 We can’t wait to welcome you all to Dingle for an unforgettable weekend of animation, inspiration, and celebration! Missed out? JAMMedia, @screenireland.bsky.social, Enterprise Ireland, RTEJr, Disney, Coimisiún na Meán #AD25 #Soldout

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

🎧 Animation Dingle 2025 Closing Party = Next Level! DJ Caolan Ryan is bringing the beats home after a massive year at SIAR, Ministry of Sound, and B2B with Fred Again. Expect Tech House, Garage & pure dancefloor energy! 🔥 Dingle, are you ready? Let’s go! ⚡🎉 #AD25

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Join us for an opportunity to continue broadening the dialogue surrounding the role of women in the animation sector, and hear a range of experiences from throughout the industry. Supported by the French Embassy in Ireland. #animationdingle2025 #FilmIndustry #InternationalWomensDay

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Happy International Women's Day! 💜 We’re proud to celebrate the sixth edition of our Women in Animation at Animation Dingle 2025! Supported by the French Embassy in Ireland.

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Animators get ready to unleash your inner punk! Blink Industries, the award-winning mixed media mavericks, are landing at Animation Dingle to blow your minds and kickstart your creativity. #CreativeWorkshop #AnimationTechniques #ExperimentalAnimation #StorytellingThroughArt #AD25

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Welcome please, dear friend to the Festival, Sinéad Smith our Festival Communications Consultant. Sinéad is held in the highest regard by her peers and although she is no stranger to Animation Dingle, we are thrilled that she has come on board this year in an official capacity! #AnimationDingle

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Ready to conquer Animation Dingle like a pro? Whether you're pitching your big idea, catching must-see screenings, or just vibing with fellow animation lovers, our ultimate festival survival guide has you covered!✨ Read now & get festival-ready! 👇 animationdingle.com/festival-hac... #AD25

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

How creative music thinking fits into the production pipeline, from scripts and lyrics, design to boards, demos to cast recording, and everything in between. This event is supported by @scoredrawmusic.bsky.social #AnimationMasterclass #CreativeIndustry #FilmProduction #IndustryExperts

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

In this unmissable session, Bob's Burgers Music Director Patrick Dacey will sit down with Mark Gordon (@scoredrawmusic.bsky.social) to discuss all the ways music is used in the show.

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

It’s here! The official programme for Animation Dingle 2025 has arrived, packed with screenings, panels, workshops, and all the animation magic you can handle! Check out the full line up now: animationdingle.com/programme/ Jam Media, @screenireland.bsky.social, Enterprise Ireland @rte.iejr, Disney

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Best International Professional - Nickelodeon Best Professional Game Trailer - 2k Games Winners will be announced at RTEjr Animation Dingle Awards, hosted by Sharon Mannion on Friday 21st March in the Dingle Skellig Hotel #AnimationDingle #RTEjrAwards #YoungAnimators

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Best Sting Best Game Sting - 2k Best Irish Professional

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Best Animation - Milkshake! Best Stop Motion - Aardman Animations Best 3D/CGI Best 2D - @cartoonsaloon.bsky.social

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

This year we have selected over 130 short films to the festival, representing 16 countries! Animation Dingle is a qualifying Student Academy Awards® festival. Here are our nominated films 2025 - Congratulations to each nominee!

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Winners will be announced at RTEjr Animation Dingle Awards, hosted by Sharon Mannion on Friday 21st March in the Dingle Skellig Hotel. #AnimationDingle #RTEjrAwards #YoungAnimators #AnimationTalent #FutureOfAnimation #AnimationAwards #AwardNominations #IrishAnimation

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Best Original Score - Screen Composers Guild Ireland Best Writer - @animationireland.bsky.social and National Talent Academies Ireland Best Cinematography - Lighthouse Studios

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Best Irish Student - RTEjr Best International Student - CBBC Best Director - Boulder Media Best Art Design/Art Direction - JAM Media Best Sound Design - Turnip + Duck

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

For 13 years Animation Dingle brings together Animation students from Ireland and around the globe to celebrate the animation industry. Nominations for RTEjr Animation Dingle Awards Part 1.

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Best Animation - Milkshake! Best Stop Motion - Aardman Animations Best 3D/CGI Best 2D - @cartoonsaloon.bsky.social

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Best Irish Student - RTEjr Best International Student - CBBC Best Director - Boulder Media Best Art Design/Art Direction - JAM Media Best Sound Design - Turnip + Duck

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Got a big idea? Whether you're pitching the next animation hit or hoping to wow industry pros at Animation Dingle, these 10 expert pitching tips will help you sell your idea with confidence! Read now and perfect your pitch. Read here: animationdingle.com/pitch-perfec... #HowToPitch #AnimationDingle

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

YAOTY submissions are now CLOSED! Thank you to everyone who submitted their shorts. #YAOTY #AnimationDingle #FinalCall #CallingYoungAnimators #AnimationChallenge

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Final Call for Animation Dingle’s YAOTY submissions, so what are you waiting for! We have teamed up with Disney+ to look for works that are original and innovative and with this years wonderfully open theme of PASSION. Apply here: animationdingle.com/yaoty/ #YAOTY #EnterNow #AnimationDingle2025

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Sylvain Doreau, Sr Director of Creative Development, 2K Games Gilly Fogg, Head Creative & founding member, Lighthouse Studios Andrew Fitzpatrick, Chairman, Monster Entertainment Will Sliney, Comic Book Artist and Co-Founder, Pioneertown Productions #AnimationDingle2025 #AnimationIndustry

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Animation Dingle @animationdingle.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Darragh O'Connell, Creative Director @brownbagfilms.bsky.social 9 Story Media Group Giovanna Ferrari, Director & Writer, Cartoon Saloon Suzanne Kelly, Head of Children’s and Young People's Content, RTEjr Eimear O'Mahony, Executive Producer, RTEjr

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