About this Event
Celebrate Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon and the launch of their new movie, Puffin Rock and the New Friends. Join us and enjoy a few episodes of the acclaimed TV series, followed by and in conversation session with the director Jeremy Purcell. We'll also be hosting crafting activities including 'how to draw' and make your own bunting!
2-4 pm in the St. Francis Room, UICC
Puffin Rock and the New Friends, the movie, will be playing at the SFFILM on Sunday April 28, 2024. TICKETS
More: Cartoon Saloon, the renowned Irish studio known for their beautifully crafted hand-drawn animation, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Going all the way back to their first feature, The Secret of Kells (2009), SFFILM has showcased their astonishing 2D masterpieces. Cartoon Saloon’s latest work, Puffin Rock and the New Friends, builds upon the world created in their award-winning preschool TV series of the same name, and brings back family favorites Oona, Baba, May, and Mossy. With visually stunning designs and vibrant colors, each frame of the film honors the lush natural beauty of the Irish coast while also featuring powerful themes of belonging, friendship, and courage. Director Jeremy Purcell will join us to present behind-the-scenes artwork, answer questions, and lead the audience in the drawing of some fan-favorite Cartoon Saloon characters.
Director Jeremy Purcell
Jeremy Purcell has worked in animation for over 20 years, at Cartoon Saloon and A Man & Ink, his own studio. As an animator and visual effects artist, his projects have included The Secret of Kells (2009), Khalil Gibran’s The Prophet (2014), and Song of the Sea (2014). He has directed episodes of Joe and Jack (2012) and Pete the Cat (2017-19). He makes his feature debut with Puffin Rock and the New Friends. He won an Emile Award for character animation for his work on The Breadwinner (2017).
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco, United States
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