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Nora Twomey (born 31 October 1971) is an Irish animator, director, screenwriter, producer and voice actress. She is best known as the co-founder of Cartoon Saloon, alongside Tomm Moore and Paul Young, an animation studio and production company, based in Kilkenny City, Ireland.
Nora Twomey. Producer: Wolfwalkers. Partner & Creative Director with Cartoon Saloon. ACADEMY AWARD® & GOLDEN GLOBE Nominated Director. Nora's passion for visual storytelling began at an early age and has led her to explore the medium of animation with her collaborators in Cartoon Saloon in Kilkenny, Ireland.
Oct 29, 2022 · Nora Twomey and Cartoon Saloon’s global success is undeniable, but the film-maker is still surprised she’s able to draw for a living. Donald Clarke. Sat Oct 29 2022 - 05:00. “Was I surprised?”...
Nov 7, 2022 · Nora Twomey describes herself as a “hands-on” director of animated films. Her latest, “My Father’s Dragon,” follows her acclaimed films “The Secret of Kells” and “The Breadwinner,” all created through traditional hand-drawn animation.
May 20, 2018 · Nora Twomey is a 46-year-old Irish animator and co-founder of the revered, Kilkenny-based Cartoon Saloon. She was co-director, with Tomm Moore, of 2009’s The Secret of...
Aug 8, 2018 · The Breadwinner is the gorgeous story of a young Afghan woman who must disguise herself as a man to look after her family, after her father is arrested. We talk to director Nora Twomey about the creative process behind the film, the sensitivity of the subject matter and the challenges in making a challenging film for young adults. 00:00.
Nov 8, 2022 · My Father's Dragon director Nora Twomey explores the history of Cartoon Saloon and the universal, relatable nature of coming-of-age stories.
