Cartoon Saloon Employee Directory
Animation and Post-productionLeinster, Ireland201-500 Employees
Cartoon Saloon is an animation and post-production studio based in Kilkenny, Leinster, Ireland, founded in 1999 by Paul Young, Tomm Moore, and Nora Twomey. The company creates short films, feature films, and television series, and operates as a hub for artistic storytelling through its distinctive approach to animation. It has earned international recognition, including multiple Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations along with wins from BAFTA and Emmy, reflecting its standing within the global animation industry. In addition to producing content, Cartoon Saloon established Kilkenny Animated, an annual festival that showcases exhibitions, talks, and performances to celebrate the craft of animation. A recent leadership change appointed Anthony Leo as Chief Executive Officer, signaling ongoing organizational development, while collaborations and festival participation underline the studio’s active engagement with the broader animation community.