The Big Pitcher
Submissions opening in January 2024
Congratulations to the 2023 Big Pitcher Winner
On Eir // Fay Antar // IADT
2023 Big Pitcher Finalists:
Aoife Allta // Georgia Rao-Williams // BCFE
Fiáin // Ailbhe Fearon // IADT
Malka // Timea Papesch // BCFE
Psychedelic Detective // Daniel Kennedy // BCFE
Sarah’s First Day // Jen Quinn // Coláiste Dhúlaigh
Entries are now closed for 2023
Enter to be one of 6 students chosen to present their animated idea to a panel of leading experts.
Submit your idea to be in with a chance to win a 6 month paid internship at JAM Media and a chance to Pitch at Cartoon Springboard 2023, which will take place in Madrid.
Submissions can be for an animated tv series, a pilot episode or short film. JAM Media will share tips and tricks ahead of your pitch.
Selected students will pitch at Animation Dingle Conference on 24th March 2023 to a panel of animation industry experts.
- Simply submit your idea as a One Sheet, between 300 and 350 words, through ‘The Big Pitcher’ application form below
- One image can be included with your pitch idea
- Competition is only open to 3rd Level students and 2022 graduates
- Submissions must be written and pitched in English
- ‘The Big Pitcher’ participants must hold an Animation Dingle Festival Pass (on sale via Eventbrite)
Final Pitch Presentations will be 6 minutes - For any queries, please contact thebigpitcher@animationdingle.com
- Closing Date: Dec 02 2022
- Notifications will be announced on the week of Jan 16th 2023
