CARTOON SALOON BRAND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

Cartoon Saloon Brand Development Limited is a world‑renowned animation studio founded in 1999 by Paul Young, Tomm Moore and Nora Twomey. Based in Kilkenny, the studio creates brave and beautiful short films, feature‑length movies and television series, earning five Academy Award® nominations, two Golden Globe® nominations and a host of BAFTA® and Emmy® wins. In addition to its award‑winning productions, Cartoon Saloon curates Kilkenny Animated, an annual festival that celebrates visual storytelling through exhibitions, talks and performances.

Beyond the screen, the studio runs a vibrant online store offering a range of merchandise – from plush toys and board games to art books, limited‑edition prints and graphic novels – allowing fans to bring the magic of its films into their homes. Cartoon Saloon also nurtures new talent, inviting creative professionals to join a team that blends traditional hand‑drawn techniques with cutting‑edge digital tools to push the boundaries of 2‑D animation.

With a legacy of storytelling excellence and a commitment to fostering artistic talent, Cartoon Saloon serves audiences worldwide while remaining rooted in the cultural heart of Ireland.