IADT Graduates and Alumni are winners at Dublin Animation Film Festival
The Dublin Animation Film Festival celebrated its 14th Festival at the Mill Theatre in Dundrum on the 7th September 2024. Several graduates and alumni from the National Film School at IADT won awards for their animated short films.
‘Small Hours’ directed by Christian Spurling and Marta Sniezek from the National Film School, IADT was the winner of the Best Irish Student Short Film Award. The Honourable Mention for the Best Irish Student Short Film was presented to James Naughton for ‘Every Other Weekend’ which also tied for the Audience Choice Award by a ballot held after the screenings.
The Social Recognition Award was won by andmapsandplans for their short film ‘Teacups’ which captured the life of Don Ritchie whose simple act of offering tea and a listening ear saved 160 people from death by suicide. ‘Teacups’ showcased the talents of IADT Alumni, Alan Holly, who acted as Art and Animation Director and animators Mikai Geronimo, Deither Kirby Jay and Josh O’Caoimh.
“My team and I were delighted that ‘Every Other Weekend’ tied with Studio 9 to win the Audience Choice Award at this year’s Dublin Animation Film Festival. The Dublin Animation Film Festival is a great indie festival that loves animation and is dedicated to supporting Irish animators. There was a great crowd buzzing at this year’s DAFF and we are already planning our next project. It’s definitely worth your while submitting your short film when DAFF 2025 calls for entries”, James Naughton.
Dublin Animation Film Festival 2025 will take place at the dlr Mill Theatre on the 6th September 2025. Watch out for announcements of the Call for Entries in March 2025.
More details are available here: www.dublinanimationfilmfestival.com.