Eoin is an independent director of animation. Together with a small team, he writes, designs & produces animated films.
Originally from Ireland, Eoin now lives and works in Vancouver, Canada. His film's have screened at 200+ film festivals globally, with wins at San Francisco, Savannah and others. In addition Eoin's work has been nominated at the European Film Awards, the Canadian Screen Awards, and shortlisted for the 86th Academy Awards.
In the commercial world Eoin has led projects for Apple, Facebook, TED, NASA, and others via his studio Belly Inc.
You should say hello: eoin@eoinduffy.me / Insta / Twitter
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Awards and Merits
Shortlisted, Best Animated Short, 86th Academy Awards
Nominated, Best Animated Short Film, Canadian Screen Awards
Nominated, Best Short Film, European Film Awards
Nominated, Best Short Film, Irish Film & Television Awards (IFTAs)
Winner, Originality Award, Très Court Intl Film Festival
Winner, Best Screenwriting in Animation, Leo Awards
Winner, Best Animation, Reel 2 Real
Winner, Grand Prix, Linoleum Festival
Winner, Best Animated Short, Napa Valley Film Festival
Winner, Audience Award, Napa Valley Film Festival
Winner, Best Animated Short, Bend Film Festival
Winner, Grand Prize, Toronto Animation Arts Festival Intl.
Winner, Audience Award, Toronto Animation Arts Festival Intl.
Winner, Best Comedy, Grenada Afterglow Film Festival
Winner, Best Animation, Provincetown Intl. Film Festival
Winner, Best Short Animation, San Francisco Intl. Film Festival
Winner, Best Short Animation, Dallas Intl. Film Festival
Winner, Best Short Animation, Reel 2 Real Intl. Film Festival
Winner, Best Film, Chicago Irish Film Festival
Winner, Best Animation, Ventura Film Festival
Winner, Best Animation, American Short Film Awards
Winner, Audience Award, Motion Plus
Winner, Best Irish Animation, Foyle Film Festival
Winner, The Grand Prix Irish, Cork Film Festival
Winner, Best Animation, Indie Memphis Film Festival
Winner, Best Animation, Savannah Film Festival
Winner, Best European Short Film, Seminci, Valladolid Film Festival
Winner, Best Animation, New Hampshire Film Festival
Winner, Best Animation, Galway Film Fleadh
Select Clients
Apple
Facebook
Google
ESPN
TED
NASA
NBA
CBC
Screen Ireland
NFB
Filmography (IMDB→)
I Am Here
(2016)
I Am Here is a short animated film created in conjunction with the National Film Board of Canada. The story follows an intrepid explorer in search of ultimate meaning of life.
The Missing Scarf
(2014)
The Missing Scarf is a short animated film created in conjunction with the Screen Ireland (prev. The Irish Film Board). The story follows Albert the Squirrel as he searches the forest for his missing scarf.
On Departure
(2012)
On Departure is a short animated film created in conjunction with the Screen Ireland (prev. The Irish Film Board). The story follows a lone traveller as he makes his way through a desolate airport.