International Student Films – Shortlist

December 8, 2021

A poem by Alba, directed by Yoo Lee – University of Southern California, United States of America.

Cloud Boy, directed by Kieran Firth-Bernard, Farnham, UCA, United Kingdom

Frostbite, directed by Nicholas Christie, Stephanie MacCarthy, Brian Luong, School of Visual Arts, USA.

I am not Okay, directed by La Salle College of the Arts, Singapore.

In Absentia, directed by Adriana Monteforte Lahera, Royal College of Art, United Kingdom.

Lights Out directed by Audrey Dupupet and Sherilyn Laurie, School of Visual Arts, USA.

Passenger, directed by Mehrdokht Khorramipour, Soore University, Iran.

Migrants, directed by Hugo Caby, Antoine Dupriez, Aubin Kubiak, Lucas Lermytte and Zoé Devise

the Pôle 3D school, Roubaix, France.

Many Faces of Ava, directed by Izabela Barszcz, the National Film and Television School, United Kingdom.

International Student Category

December 8, 2021

International Animation – Official Shortlist

Student Short Films

A poem by Alba, directed by Yoo Lee – University of Southern California, United States of America.

Cloud Boy, directed by Kieran Firth-Bernard, Farnham, UCA, United Kingdom

Frostbite, directed by Nicholas Christie, Stephanie MacCarthy, Brian Luong, School of Visual Arts, USA.

I am not Okay, directed by La Salle College of the Arts, Singapore.

In Absentia, directed by Adriana Monteforte Lahera, Royal College of Art, United Kingdom.

Lights Out directed by Audrey Dupupet and Sherilyn Laurie, School of Visual Arts, USA.

Passenger, directed by Mehrdokht Khorramipour, Soore University, Iran.

Migrants, directed by Hugo Caby, Antoine Dupriez, Aubin Kubiak, Lucas Lermytte and Zoé Devise

the Pôle 3D school, Roubaix, France.

The Many Faces of Ava, directed by Izabela Barszcz, the National Film and Television School, United Kingdom.

International Films Shortlist

December 7, 2021

Shortlisted for the International Short Film Award

Aurora, the street that wanted to be a river – directed by Radhi Meron, Brazil

Anima, directed by Mahboobeh Mohammadzaki –Iran.

Brunch, directed by Marnik Loysen, United Kingdom

Grandma’s pancakes, Glass Elephants Studio, Vilnius, Lithuania.

Housecat, directed by Katelyn Costello, USA.

Only a Child, directed by Simone Giampaolo, United Kingdom and Switzerland.

Papa is Big, I am Small, Anya Ru, Masha Rumyantseva, Italy and Russia.

Sewing Machine, directed by Najmeh Hashemolhosseini, Iran.

The Needle, directed by Ceylan Beyoğlu, Storykids Studios, Germany.

Wattenwunder, directed by Michael Zamjatnins, Scribble and More Studios, Germany.

Irish Short Films – Official Selection – DAFF 2021

December 6, 2021

Thank you for submitting your films!

Bardo, directed by Aisling Conroy, andmapsandplans.

Cherry Blossoms, directed by Ruth Bourke.

Cliodhna, Queen of the Banshees, directed by Rachel Hynds, Elk Studios.

Dracuvan, directed by Joseph Orr.

Fly Away, directed by Matt Smith.

Her Song, directed by Eabha Bartolozzo and Jack Kirwan, Radii Animation.

Little Boy Litter, directed by Conor McNally and Jack McHugh

Memento Mori, directed by Paul O’Flanagan, Boulder Media

Nightlink, directed by Aidan O’Sullivan, Radii Animation.

Smooth Mouth, directed by Keith Kavanagh.

The Dead Hands of Dublin, directed by Leo Crowley, Pink Kong Productions.

The Ghost Dog, directed by Jaime Posadas, Daily Madness Productions

DAFF 2021 – Official Selection

December 6, 2021

Irish Short Animated Films

Alienated, directed by Robyn Coleman & Dayna Crossan, Irish School of Animation, BCFE.

Circle in a Square, directed by Cillian Murphy, Irish School of Animation, BCFE.

Jake & Sidd: The Beast of Obsidian Peak, directed by Kate Catney, Dominic Fairley, Natasha Henry, Shannon McAfee, Sudipta Patra.

Mam’s Old Chair, directed by Sheena Walsh, Colaiste Dhulaigh.

Out of the Blue, directed by Jessie Flynn, The National Film School, IADT.

Play Truant, directed by Shane McDermott, Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone.

Some Body, directed David Cotter, Colaiste Dhulaigh.

Some Days, directed by Jessie Lopez II, The National Film School, IADT.

Starprints, directed by Siobhan Catinot, Pulse College.

Sunride, directed by Deither Kirby Jay, the National Film School, IADT.

The Adventures of Mr. Pineapple, directed by Jacob Matthess, the University of Ulster.

Fall of the Ibis King directed by Josh O’Caoimh & Mikai Geronimo, The National Film School, IADT.

The Late Shift, directed by Dylan Yapp, Irish School of Animation, BCFE.

The Pursuit, directed by Iobhar Strokes Rodriguez, the National Film School, IADT.

Where the Water Falls, directed by Matthew O’Keeffe, Irish School of Animation, BCFE.

Projections Project at dlr LexIcon – launching tonight!

October 15, 2021

As many people know, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council has supported Dublin Animation Film Festival since its inception in 2011. The Arts Department will be launching their new ‘Projections Project’ of new animated short films which will be projected on the wall of the dlr LexIcon this evening! The films will be available for public viewing from 6.30pm-10.30pm. This outdoor screening will only be available this weekend – so be sure to go down and watch the films!

Irish Animation - Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council

Looking forward to DAFF 2021 and DAFF 2022

September 30, 2021

It seems like so long since we had our last festival (and at the same time, not so long at all!!). We are so excited to present our new talent, still flourishing and full of energy despite the Covid pandemic. It seems that creativity is too powerful even for such a strong force.

Many of you have been putting your time to good use and we can’t wait to see what masterpieces present themselves for our latest competition. As always, the competition provides excitement and tension, tears of joy as well as sorrow, but for everyone who takes part it is a special time to show what you can all do and for some, a motivation to bring out the best in you for something you love.

We wish each and every one of you the very best of luck and we hope most of all that you enjoy creating fantastic new worlds, new characters and new messages to share with us.

We will be calling for entries on Monday, 4th October 2021 and close on Thursday, 5th November 2021 at 12pm. 

Here’s to showcasing Irish and International animation shorts in December 2021 and having a proper screening of the 2020 films in a REAL venue in 2022!

In the meantime, stay safe and well!

The DAFF Team.