SONG OF THE SEA tells the story of Ben and his little sister Saoirse – the last Seal-child – who embark on a fantastic
journey across a fading world of ancient legend and magic in an attempt to return to their home by the sea. The film takes inspiration from the mythological Selkies of Irish folklore, who live as seals in the sea but
become humans on land.

Direction: Tomm Moore

Script: William Collins

Production: Paul Young, Paul Young

Editing: Darragh Byrne

Production Design: Adrien Merigeau

Animation: Fabian Earlinghauser, Sean McCarron

Original Score: Bruno Coulais

Cast: David Rawle, Brendan Gleeson, Fionnula Flanagan, Lisa Hannigan, Lucy O'Connell, Jon Kenny, Pat Shortt, Colm Ó’Snodaigh, Liam Hourican, Kevin Swierszcz

Original Title: SONG OF THE SEA

Original Languages: English, French

Film Production Countries: Ireland, Belgium, Denmark, France, Luxembourg

Biography of the Director/s
Tomm Moore was born in Newry, Northern Ireland, and studied animation at Ballyfermot College in Dublin. He co-founded the animation studio Cartoon Saloon and has written, produced, animated and directed short films and commercials. He directed the animated
feature The Secret of Kells, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated
Feature. Song of the Sea is his second feature, which was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and he has directed a short film portion of Kahlil Gibran’s the Prophet.

Awards Won
Melbourne IFF: People's Choice Award
Shanghai IFF: Golden Goblet
IFTA for Best Film

World Sales:
West End Films
Lucie Braverman
5-7 HILLGATE STREET
London, W8 7SP, United Kingdom
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: +44 207 494 8300
Website: http://www.westendfilms.com/

Press:
Cartoon Saloon
Desiree Meade
The Maltings, Tilbury Place
Kilkenny, R95 T97W, Ireland
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: +353 567 764 481
Website: http://www.cartoonsaloon.ie/