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Biography
Nora Twomey 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. She is best known for co-directing The Secret of Kells and directing The Breadwinner. Her work on both films earned Academy Award nominations for Best Animated Feature.
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Awards & recognition
- European Film Award – People's Choice Award — Best European Film · 2019 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Animated Feature · 2018 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Animated Feature Film · 2018 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Animated Feature Film · 2009 · nominated
Filmography8 titles
My Brother the Minotaur
2026Producer
2026Producer
Wolfwalkers
2020as Head Housekeeper, Bridget (voice)
2020as Head Housekeeper, Bridget (voice)
Song of the Sea
2014Other
2014Other
The Breadwinner
2017Director
2017Director
The Secret of Kells
2009as Additional Voices and Walla (voice)
2009as Additional Voices and Walla (voice)
My Father's Dragon
2022as Additional voices (voice)
2022as Additional voices (voice)
Star Wars: Visions
2021Executive Producer
2021Executive Producer
Puffin Rock and the New Friends
2023Executive Producer
2023Executive Producer