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Irish film cleans up at film awards in the US

Jonathan Duane
Jonathan Duane

12:27 17 Apr 2021


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Irish animated film 'Wolfwalkers' has won five prizes at the Annie Awards in the US.

The movie from Kilkenny's Cartoon Saloon took home Best Indie Film, Best Direction, Best Voice Acting, Best Character Design and Best Production Design.

The Irish company was also honoured for its work on another production, There's a Monster in my Kitchen.

The Annie Awards, now in its 48th year, celebrates the best in animation.

Pixar's Soul was the big winner on the night; both Wolfwalkers and Soul will compete for the Oscars next weekend.

Speaking to RTÉ Entertainment last monthWolfwalkers' Ross Stewart said he and co-director Tomm Moore will continue exploring Irish myths and legends in their next film.

He said, "Tomm and myself have always been interested in Irish folklore and I think the stories that I've been really interested in have been some of the old Irish myths and legends that have a darkness to them, this darker, macabre tone to them."


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