Tier 2
Dingle, Ireland
Last verified 25 June 2026
An Academy Award qualifying animation festival held in Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland, now in its 15th year, celebrating creativity and excellence in Irish and international animation through screenings, a conference, workshops and awards.
Oscar Animated Short · Animated Short Film
Win Best Irish Professional Short to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
The main submission deadline for Animation Dingle is around 9 December 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Animation Dingle costs from EUR 25 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Animation Dingle accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Yes. Animation Dingle can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Animation Dingle takes place in Dingle, Ireland.
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