Animation Dingle 2027 StINGs: Student Animation Pitch 'Move Me' Closes 23 October
Animation Dingle, an Irish animation festival, is accepting student-only pitches for its 2027 StINGs project until 23 October 2026. The theme is 'MOVE ME', and the finished animation is expected to last 20–40 seconds including credits. A StING is a short animated identifier shown before a festival film programme, so this competition asks for a convincing creative proposal now, not a completed animation by tomorrow. The organiser's page contains an inconsistent notification date, which applicants should confirm before committing work.
Pitch now; animate later
Students may submit a pitch deck, storyboard, animatic, concept art or similar materials that communicate an original idea. The 2027 theme is 'Move Me' and the animated short should relate to the festival mascot An Phiast. Judges consider direction, concept, understanding of the brief, presentation, storytelling and visual appeal. The organiser requires original works; if generative AI tools are used in the pitch or final film, their use must be declared explicitly.
The October 23 deadline and a published typo
Pitches opened 16 September and close 23 October 2026. The official page states successful candidates will be notified on '9 November 2027' but also demands finished work by 19 February 2027. These dates cannot both be correct. The notification year should be clarified directly with Animation Dingle; applicants must not use the late notification date to assume they have an extra year. Only students may enter, and the required logos and credits must be incorporated into selected final films.
Rights and fees to clarify
The introductory StINGs page does not clearly state a universal entry fee or artist payment. It also references downloadable festival and Jam Media logos, which come with usage and credit requirements. Teams should resolve rights in graphics, voice performances, soundtrack and school-developed materials before submission. Pitches that are not selected do not automatically become part of the official festival programme.
Festival credibility and safe submission
Animation Dingle runs student animation competitions, screenings and talent events and maintains archives of its programmes and awards. Its official site links to the student pitch form and requirements. Use that form and contact the organiser about the date inconsistency rather than following an unofficial application request.
Official organiser guidelines and application
Information verified on 22 October 2026. Before applying, recheck eligibility, exact deadlines, fees and rights terms on the official organiser site.