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Wednesdays, Jan 20 - Mar 3, 2021
Online
FREE
Join us online for a superb line-up of speakers
offering their personal insights into the inspiration
and creation of Cartoon Saloon's latest film
WolfWalkers.
- FREE Registration is required for each talk.
- All talks will be recorded and will be made available to view on our Talks page.
- Wednesday, January 20, 1-2pm:
WolfWalkers – Storytelling into Film
Irish storytelling is at the heart of WolfWalkers. This talk explores the influence of Irish stories, and how scripts are developed from initial ideas into fantastical visuals. A unique opportunity to meet Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart, Creative Directors of the film and Will Collins, screenwriter.
Available to view here.
- Wednesday, January 27, 1-2pm:
A Director’s Perspective
Assistant Director of WolfWalkers Mark Mullery gives fascinating insights into the making of the film and talks about his role in the weaving of multiple creative strands into a final product for the big screen.
Available to view here. - Thursday, February 4, 1-2pm:
The Producers Perspective
Producers Paul Young and Katja Schumann outline what it takes to get a film like WolfWalkers from ideas stage to development to final green light. An industry insight into how producers support a film’s creation and completion.
Available to view here. - Wednesday, February 10, 1-2pm:
Meet the WolfWalkers Characters
Every film needs heroes and villains. Character Designer Sandra Andersen and Animation Supervisor Svend Rothmann Bonde discuss character development and how personalities are brought to life from initial concept designs to finished animation.
Available to view here. - Wednesday, February 17, 1-2pm:
Researching the world of the WolfWalkers
What might Kilkenny in the 1640s look and feel like? How does the landscape design help to tell the film’s story? Join Maria Pareja to hear about the research undertaken that developed the film’s art direction.
**Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, this talk has been cancelled. We aim to reschedule for a later date** - Wednesday, February 24, 1-2pm:
Bringing it all Together
Animation, storyboarding, backgrounds, characters – how does it all come together? Layout artist on WolfWalkers, Grainne Rose Fordham discusses the role in bringing various creative elements together to create the final 3D film. She is joined in conversation by Helga Kristjana Bjarnadóttir, supervisor for Ink and Paint on the film. Grainne is Artist-in-Residence at Butler Gallery for the duration of the WolfWalkers: The Exhibition and discusses some of the exciting projects she has coming up as part of her time at the gallery.
Will be available to view soon. - Wednesday, March 3, 12.30-1.30pm: *Please note time change*
Wolves in Ireland
A chance to discover more about the stars of the show! Discover the history of wolves in Ireland and the rich folklore connected to this primeval animal. Creative Directors Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart are joined in discussion with Dr Kieran Hickey, Department of Geography, UCC and author of the book Wolves in Ireland; A Natural and Cultural History.
Register here
Generously supported by Animation Skillnet and Screen Skills Ireland.
