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Cartoon Movie Tributes 2009
And the winners are…

Best European Director of the Year

Tomm Moore (Ireland)
for "The Secret of Kells"

For his first feature film, Tomm Moore sets the story in 9th century Ireland where myth, legend and history collide. The whole visual style of the film is inspired by ancient Celtic art and illuminated medieval manuscripts. This unique style matches the central theme dealing with the importance of art and enlightenment in challenging times.
Tomm was awarded the Directors Finders Series 2008 by the Screen Directors Guild of Ireland and America, and as a consequence had the opportunity to showcase «The Secret of Kells» in Los Angeles last September. To accompany the release of the film, Tomm Moore created a graphic novel based on it.
Since founding Cartoon Saloon in 1999 with Paul Young, Tomm has worked on almost every production of the company in various capacities. Tomm is now working on its second feature, «The Song of the Sea».

Other nominees:

• Jacques-Rémy Girerd (France) for "Mia and the Migoo"
• K. Vestbjerg Andersen, T. Christoffersen & C. Frank (Denmark) for "Journey to Saturn"

 

Best European Distributor of the Year

BAC Films (France)

For 21 years, BAC Films has been amongst France’s top independent distributors: the company is active in theatrical distribution, video publishing, VoD and TV sales; international co-productions; and international sales. Since its creation, BAC Films has distributed over 500 films, of which 8 won the "Palme d’Or" in Cannes.
BAC Films has been particularly involved in distributing European animation features. In 2008, the company successfully released "Niko & the Way to the Stars", which drew over 550 000 viewers in France, and "Dragon Hunters. For 2009, BAC Films is planning "Lascars, Round Da Way", "A Case for Friends… How it all Began" and "Jasper, Journey to the End of the World", while recent acquisitions include "Journey to Saturn" and "The Sandman and the Lost Sand of Dreams".

Other nominees:

• Intersonic (Slovak Republic)
• Lusomundo (Portugal)

 

Best European Producer of the Year

Cartoon Saloon (Ireland) / Les Armateurs (France)
Vivi Film (Belgium)
for "The Secret of Kells"

"The Secret of Kells" is a true European film. When two young Irish men, Paul Young and Tomm Moore (Cartoon Saloon – "Skunk Fu!"), presented the very creative and singular project called "Rebel" at Cartoon Movie 2001, its graphical virtuosity and artistic originality totally charmed French producer Didier Brunner (Les Armateurs – "Kirikou", "Belleville Rendez-Vous", "Princes and Princesses"), who chose to bet on the film. Belgian producer Viviane Vanfleteren (Vivi Film – "Belleville Rendez-Vous") later joined the group and the whole team collaborated, together with the Hungarian animation studio (Kecskemét), to make this original project come to life. The film already won the Directors Finders Series 2008.

Other nominees:

• Anima Vitae / Cinemaker (Finland) / Ulysses (Germany) / A. Film (Denmark) / Magma Films (Ireland) for "Niko & the Way to the Stars"
• Crone Film (Denmark) / Sola Media (Germany) for "Sunshine Barry & the Disco Worms"
• Kandor Graphics / Perro Verde Films / Green Moon (Spain) for "The Missing Lynx"