Best in show 2027!
Saturday 29th May 2027
The Galway Bay Hotel
Animation Ireland’s 7th Irish Animation Awards
This is Animation Ireland’s sixth awards ceremony to acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding creative talent we have within the Irish Animation, VFX and gaming industries. We are delighted that the 2027 awards will be once again held in the
lovely Galway.
The awards will take place at The Galway Bay Hotel, Co Galway, on 29th May 2027.
We will be all dressed up and ready to get our dancing shoes on once again to celebrate the amazing creative animation work being done in Ireland. Our focus is on delivering a special evening of entertainment, celebration, and most importantly, recognising the talent in the Irish Animation Industry.
Join us to find out who is literally, the best in show!
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CATEGORIES
Best Animated Preschool Series (up to 6 years)
Best Animated Kids Series (6+ years)
Best Animated Series (over 12 years)
Kids Choice for Best Animated Preschool Series (up to 6 years old)
Kids Choice for Best Animated Kids Series (over 6 years old)
Best Animated Short Film - Ireland
Best International Short Film
Best Script for an Animated Series
Best Script for Feature Film or Special
Best Art Direction and Design
Best Direction of an Animated TV Series
Best Original Score
Best Original Song
Best Sound Design
Best Feature Film or Special
Best New Irish IP
Best Editing
Best Innovation in Animation
Best Storyboarding
Best Voice Acting
Best Animated Student film
Industry Sustainability Champion
Best VFX Animation
Outstanding Conribution to Industry
How to submit a project
Entries will be open from wednesday 4th nov 2026. All entries will be received via the Film Freeway website.
To submit your film entry
Click on the Submit Now button
Create an Account with FilmFreeway
Follow instructions to complete form and submit entry
Accepting all major video formats in full quality HD up to 10 GB.
Entry fee: € 20
Entries close on the 4th December 2027 @5pm
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