
Tomm Moore
**Tomm Moore** (Newry, Northern Ireland, 1977) is an acclaimed Irish director, animator, and producer, co-founder of the animation studio Cartoon Saloon. He is renowned for his work in auteur animation, blending rich Irish folklore with a distinctive, handcrafted visual style.
His most notable films include *The Secret of Kells* (2009), *Song of the Sea* (2014), and *Wolfwalkers* (2020), all of which he co-directed and were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Moore's style is characterized by traditional hand-drawn animation inspired by Celtic art, illuminated manuscripts, and landscape painting. His films typically explore themes of nature, mythology, environmental conservation, magic, and the importance of family and community ties.