Cartoon Saloon, the animation studio that produced Song of the Sea, was founded to create Irish animated films.
Production began on Song of the Sea, an Irish animated film inspired by Celtic folklore.
Song of the Sea had its world premiere, introducing audiences to the film.
Song of the Sea was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, gaining international recognition.
Song of the Sea won the Annie Award for Best Animated Feature – Independent.
Ben and his little sister Saoirse live peacefully with their mother Conor on a lighthouse island in Ireland.
Their mother mysteriously goes missing while traveling, leaving Ben and Saoirse with their father.
Ben and Saoirse move to the city to live with their busy father and grandmother after their mother's disappearance.
Ben discovers that Saoirse is a selkie, a magical creature who can transform between human and seal form.
Saoirse sheds magical tears that bring to life the bells, which help guide lost souls.
Ben and Saoirse embark on a journey across Ireland to the sea to save Saoirse's fading selkie magic and voice.
They encounter Macha, the Owl Witch, who plays a key role in their adventure by first helping and then hindering them.
Ben pilots a magical seahorse and befriends it, which helps them in their quest.
Ben and Saoirse face the Winter Witch who tries to trap them and silence Saoirse's song.
Saoirse sings and restores the selkie magic, freeing the spirits and her family.
The family is reunited on the island lighthouse, bringing peace and closure.
