WIA Ireland “Coffee and Chat” – SOLD OUT
WIA "coffee and chat" - come meet the 2 new co-chairs of WIA Ireland; Kirsten Shiel and Lynne Guthrie. Hear their plans and hopes for the Ireland branch of this…
Screening: Cartoon Saloon Short Films
Cartoon Saloon, celebrating 25 years in 2024, is a five-time Academy Award®nominated , BAFTA and Emmy winning animation studio founded and still helmed by directors Paul Young, Tomm Moore and…
Screening: The Breadwinner
Celebrating 25 years of Cartoon Saloon! Kilkenny Animated is delighted to present The Breadwinner from Cartoon Saloon. Based on the best-selling children’s novel by Deborah Ellis, The Breadwinner tells the…
Artist Market
Discover the vibrant Art Market at Kilkenny Animated, a celebration of creativity and local talent, showcasing the work of Kilkenny's finest artists in the animation industry. Discover an array of…
PATHWAYS: Portfolio Reviews – 2nd level – Colleges
Come meet some of Ireland's leading animation colleges as they chat through samples of your work. Expect feedback and advice about your work and also what they might look for…
Watch Out! How to Master the Art of Observation with Joanna Quinn and Les Mills
Joanna Quinn's unique blend of fine artistry and skillful animation has led to her becoming one of the most highly-regarded directors and animators of her time. Her masterful interpretations of…
Adventures in Animation: Talk, Screening and Signing with Imogen Sutton
Kilkenny Animated is honoured to welcome Imogen Sutton to this year's festival for the launch of Adventures in Animation - the eagerly anticipated biography of famed animator - and Imogen's…
Comedy Kick-Off: Launch Night Laughs with Kevin McGahern
Join Kevin McGahern - known for his sharp wit and offbeat comedic charm - as he draws on his own experiences working in the animation industry to kick this year’s…
AI in Practice: Exploring New Horizons.
Nick Dorra is a seasoned animation professional who now finds himself at the forefront of AI technologies, helping animation studios navigate the impending AI wave, balancing its risks and rewards.…
Animation Workshop with Fran Bravo. (Ages 3-6)
Join artist Fran Bravo for a fun drawing workshop for young children and their parents/carers, based on Cartoon Saloon’s Silly Sundays TV series. Fran is running another workshop at 1:00pm,…
