Making Magic: Michael Rose and Martin Pope

Michael Rose and Martin Pope are the founders of Magic Light Pictures, the studio behind the Gruffalo franchise, The Snail and the Whale, and Room on a Broom. Together Michael and Martin have built one of the UK’s most successful family entertainm…


Meet the Makers – Au RevoirJerome! with Chloe Farr and Adam Sillard

Join Chloe Farr & Adam Sillard for this screening of their multi-award winning film, Au Revoir Jerome! (Goodbye, Jerome!) as they discuss how they made it with multi-times Oscar nominated director, Tomm Moore. Au Revoir Jerome Having just arrived …


Brenda Chapman: My Life and Work

Brenda Chapman is the first woman to win the Best Animated Feature Oscar for Brave, and this history-making moment is but a punctuation mark in the story of her creative life. It’s an honour to welcome Brenda to the stage to share her insights wit…


Lisa Hanawalt: Animating for Adult Audiences

Lisa Hanawalt is the production designer of Bojack Horseman and creator of Tuca & Bertie, two animated shows for adults featuring iconic anthropomorphic designs. This August sees the release of Long Story Short, an eagerly anticipated new series f…


Animation Workshop: Character Design Basics

Learn the fundamentals of character design in this hands-on workshop.


Festival Opening Ceremony

Welcome to Kilkenny Animated 2025! Join us for the official opening ceremony.


One-to-One Tech Support at Mayfair Library

We are delighted to welcome back St Kieran’s College transition year students who will offer one-to-


One-to-One Tech Support at Mayfair Library

We are delighted to welcome back St Kieran’s College transition year students who will offer one-to-


Kevin O’Dwyer & Eugene Dewberry

Live Music every Friday night.


Generation Two

Live Music At The Dylan Bar