Thank you Animation Is Film Jury for your kind words: “With visually stunning use of light and color, this rousing adventure set in ancient Ireland unfolds as a tale of mortal courage and divine reckoning, elevated by its breathtaking technical execution.”

There’s always a special buzz in the animation community when Ireland’s beloved studio Cartoon Saloon delivers a new project. #Breadwinner #CartoonSaloonNoraTwomey #Eiru #GiovannaFerrari #SongoftheSea #Wolfwakers animationmagazine.net/2025/10/meet-e…

Learn more about the making of "Éiru" in an Animation Magazine interview with Éiru writer & director Giovanna Ferrari and Éiru producer Nora Twomey. Meet the Giovanna at The World Animation Summit next month in N. Hollywood animationmagazine.net/2025/10/meet-e…

Giovanna Ferrari directed the Cartoon Saloon short, #Eiru, which is eligible for consideration at the 98th Academy Awards. I spoke with Ferrari about the film’s production, her inspirations, and the #Oscars. cartooncontender.com/news-and-revie…

Éiru writer & director Giovanna Ferrari shares the story of Éiru and how she wanted the short film to discuss struggles currently facing humanity while remain hopeful and allowing all audiences to enjoy it.

Éiru will be screening along with 10 other short films from around the globe, tomorrow for its Georgia premiere at SCAD Sav Film Fest We're delighted to be one of 2 Irish short films in the Professional Animated Shorts programme, along with Rerooted. filmfest.scad.edu/schedule/profe…

The Animation Showcase, the free streaming platform for industry members and now students the opportunity to watch acclaimed indie films from around the world, has announced the release of its 2025 Best Animated Short Film Collection. animationmagazine.net/2025/10/the-an…

Éiru is now on The Animation Showcase for members of the animation and motion picture industries, now including students until Dec 16th! Éiru is part of their 2025 Best Animated Short Film Collection celebrating festival favorites & awards season contenders. watch.animationshowcase.com/view/68a34a386…

‘It goes back to the Book of Kells’: Animation takes centre stage at the family and young people strand of this year’s Cork International Film Festival. irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arts…

If you study or work in animation and aren’t on The Animation Showcase, you’re missing out. The FREE platform has launched its selection of the best animated shorts of 2025, including fest winners, Oscar hopefuls, and behind-the-scenes exclusives. cartoonbrew.com/shorts/the-ani…

The great Cartoon Saloon are the recipients of this year's Fellowship Award - and for good reason! They've given us some stand-out animation greatness - from My Father's Dragon & Wolfwalkers, to The Breadwinner. Join us as we celebrate their storied legacy buff.ly/5kgLYmw

HOME Anthony Burgess Foundation Manchester Libraries 🌟 - A celebration of the BFI's Short Form Animation Fund + supported shorts screening. 🎟️ >>> buff.ly/vtLLesi 🌟 - @DNEG creative Ken Fountain discussing his wild and winding career path. 🌟 - A Cartoon Saloon shorts takeover of Manchester Libraries

HOME Anthony Burgess Foundation Manchester Libraries The Bridgewater Hall ARCO Netflix UK & Ireland Disney Animation Adult Swim Europe ⚡ - Shorts from the brightest and best new creatives around ⚡- The return of our day-long, industry-focused Animation Nation Forum ⚡ - A Fellowship Award celebration of all-things Cartoon Saloon

Did you know that #MAF2025 has taken over Manchester Libraries this week? It’s true - not content with filling HOME & Anthony Burgess Foundation with animation goodness, today’s attendees will also find Cartoon Saloon shorts on loop plus #VR headset fun at the library. Come and say hi!👋

Éiru writer &director Giovanna discusses the close knit group of filmmakers who worked on bringing Éiru to life! Éiru is currently playing before all screenings of LITTLE AMÉLIE OR THE CHARACTER OF RAIN in North American theatres! 🔥 @gkidsfilms

25 years of wonderful storytelling✨ Oh Cartoon Saloon we only scratched the surface but feel really lucky to have had the chance to look back at your beautiful body of work. This behind the scenes sequence from Wolfwalkers was really special to see. #MAF2025

Another busy weekend for Éiru as she heads to Film Pittsburgh for in person & ONLINE screenings as part of Three Rivers Film Festival Check out details below & grab tickets in bio 🕥 Sat 22 Nov ,3pm & 4pm 📍 The Harris Theater 📽️ All Ages Shorts 📍 ONLINE 📽️ Virtual All Ages

Éiru director Giovanna discusses the amazing work by Leo Pearson & Ceara Conway on the Éiru soundtrack! Check out the soundtrack,link in bio! Special thanks to the entire team who brought this film to life & HerstoryIreland Screen Ireland & BCP Asset Mgmt for their support