Cartoon Saloon

16/04/2026

With a near 180-year-old act of kindness still echoing through time to lend to the theme of the film, Moore hopes that Kindred Spirits will live up to the connection between the Irish and Native American people and also provide some all too rare representation.

Tomm Moore, three-time Oscar nominated director, talks about the Kilkenny-based studio’s upcoming feature

09/04/2026

Adventure awaits! My Brother the Minotaur is streaming April 24th on Apple TV. 🎉
Check out the trailer released today!

When a minotaur raised by humans starts dreaming of his mythical past, he sets out on a wild adventure—with help from his brother and friends—to under…

09/04/2026

23/03/2026

We're Hiring!!

We are looking for a graphic designer to join our team!

Working to support a small number of teams, this role requires a driven self-starter who is experienced in managing various projects at one time.

This role is based in Kilkenny, Ireland. Closing date to apply 29th March 2026.

https://recruitment.cezannehr.com/shared/job/studio-graphic-design-manager-800ca

20/02/2026

We are looking for an experienced Build & Rig Supervisor to join us on our new preschool TV Series! Moho Animation Software

Please note this position requires the candidate to work full time in house in Kilkenny, from April 2026. Closing date for applications is 24th February.

All details available at this link: https://recruitment.cezannehr.com/shared/job/build-rig-supervisor-on-our-new-presch-54a8bb

20/01/2026

Great to see My Father's Dragon in the Top 10 of Screen Rant's Top 26 Best Fantasy Movies On Netflix! Check out Boris & Elmer over on Netlfix now! https://www.netflix.com/ie/title/80178603

My Father's Dragon, directed by Nora Twomey is a film inspired by the Newbery-honored children’s book from author Ruth Stiles Gannett. Struggling to cope after a move to the city with his mother, Elmer runs away in search of Wild Island and a young dragon who waits to be rescued. Elmer's adventures introduce him to ferocious beasts, a mysterious island and the friendship of a lifetime.

20/01/2026

Thank you for this comprehensive review of Éiru over on Substack!!

"With every Cartoon Saloon project, whether feature-length or short film, an element of pure magic is always there for the viewer to experience. Their latest short film, written and directed by Giovanna Ferrari, Éiru of course to no surprise holds up to that level of enchantment you would expect."

Best Animated Short Film - Éiru (Ferrari, 2025)

20/01/2026

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our dear friend Roger Allers. Roger was a longtime friend of the studio, and it meant so much to us to welcome him for a visit last year. He spent time chatting with our crew, sharing stories, insights, and laughter, and those conversations continued well into the night. His warmth, generosity, and passion left a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be greatly missed.

Tomm Moore speaking of his friend - "Roger was a friend to myself and everyone in Cartoon Saloon for many years, we will miss his support and his good humoured advise. Our thoughts are with his family and many, many friends at this sad time."

16/01/2026

Here's another scene from rough animation to final cut of Éiru! Every second is made of 24 frames, each frame is a hand-made drawing made by one of the artists here in Kilkenny, Ireland at Cartoon Saloon!

16/01/2026

We had the pleasure of hosting Mike Nguyen and some brilliant animation students from South Korea at the studio during the week! Thank you to Barry O Donoghue for organising this event, we had a great time meeting them and hearing their of their experiences travelling around Ireland and the UK and chatting to them about Cartoon Saloon!

15/01/2026

We're Hiring🔊

We are looking for a Storyboard Supervisor and a Design Supervisor to join the team on our new PRESCHOOL TV SERIES! Closing date is 21st January 2026.

We are looking for a Moho Senior Character Animator to join the team on our new FEATURE FILM. Closing date 23rd January 2026!

Please note that all of these positions require the candidates to work full time in-house in Kilkenny, Ireland. All details at the link below.

https://www.cartoonsaloon.ie/positions/