AFestivalOf
Visual
Storytelling
Screenings
Check out exciting free events at the Kilkenny Animated Festival!
Workshops
We have engaging workshops available just for you.
Pathways
Watch a great selection of films and short films.
Sketching Tours
Join us for Sketching Tours, where creativity comes to life!
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Kilkenny Animated
A Celebration
of Creativity in Animation
Kilkenny Animated is a small animation festival with a big appetite for visual storytelling.
Set in the medieval heart of Kilkenny, it brings animation lovers, curious creatives and industry folk together to engage, share, connect and inspire.
The programme is focused and immersive, shaped by craft, conversation and a belief that creativity works best in good company.
Meet Our
Speakers & Panelists
festival lineup
Maggie Kang
KPop Demon Hunters • Lego Ninjago Movie
Kevin Lima
Enchanted • A Goofy Movie • Aladdin
Chris Applehans
KPop Demon Hunters • Wish Dragon
Brenda Chapman
Brave • The Lion King • Beauty and the Beast
Lisa Hanawalt
Tuca & Bertie • BoJack Horseman
Cliodhna Lyons
Póg mo Pigeon • The Secret of Kells
Giovanna Ferrari
The Breadwinner • Wolfwalkers
Paddy Lynch
Comic Artist • Educator • Graphic Designer
Chloe Farr
Director • Au Revoir Jerome
Nora Twomey
Partner & Creative Director at Cartoon Saloon
Delphine Coudray
Director • ReRooted
Alan Holly
Director • Coda
Adam Sillard
Au Revoir, Jerome
Colm Dowling
Zine Machine / Nerd Pub Quiz
Martin Pope
Magic Light Pictures
Michael Rose
Magic Light Pictures
Grainne McGuinness
Paper Owl
Steve Woods
Drawing the Line
Visual Storytelling Celebration
Kilkenny Animated
“I had such a lovely time at the festival, thank you again for the hospitality! Already daydreaming about how soon I can return to Ireland…”
Lisa Hanawalt
A small animation festival with a BIG appetite
Kilkenny Animated is a small animation festival with a big appetite for visual storytelling. Set in the medieval heart of Kilkenny, it brings animation lovers, curious creatives and industry folk together.
Academy Award® Nominated Studio
Hosted by five time Academy Award® nominated animation studio, Cartoon Saloon, and BAFTA award-winning Lighthouse Studios.
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