Cartoon Saloon, a Kilkenny-based animation studio, were nominated for Best Animated Feature Film for The Breadwinner yesterday.
The Breadwinner tells the story of 11 year old Parvana who gives up her identity to provide for her family and try to save her father's life.
Speaking to Dermot & Dave, co-founder of Cartoon Saloon Paul Young joked, 'It was such a great surprise for us, we were all watching up in the crew room where we have sandwiches and tea.
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