Irish movie Wolfwalkers by Cartoon Saloon, has been nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Oscars. The animation company was co-founded by Boyle native Paul Young. Mank is leading the way for this year with ten nominations.
The Netflix film is up for best picture along with seven others including The Trial of the Chicago 7, Promising Young Woman and Nomadland. The ceremony will take place on the 25th of April.
Congratulations to the Animated Feature Film nominees! #OscarNoms pic.twitter.com/TFzSmC93EC
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 15, 2021
Thank you to @TheAcademy members for #WolfWalkers nomination in the Animated Feature Film category. Congratulations to @tommmoore & @rossstewart.art, the whole team involved in the production & our coproduction partners Melusine/Studio 352. https://t.co/mOZWgo7VSD
— Cartoon Saloon (@CartoonSaloon) March 15, 2021