Cartoon Saloon: An Irish Animation Studio that Needs More Attention
Cartoon Saloon is an animation studio that should be appreciated more. They tell unique stories with unique animation, proving that 2D animation is still alive and well.

Having a bad day and drunk, Ece meets Tahsin at a bar. He has come to Ankara for a few days for business. Ece invide him to her house which is located out of city, in a suburban area. Tahsin wakes up early the next day. As a surprise he wants to buy fresh croissants. He goes out and wanders around a lot. Finally he finds some fresh croissant. However, he cannot find Ece's house and getting lost among very similar, wide streets and high buildings.
Cartoon Saloon is an animation studio that should be appreciated more. They tell unique stories with unique animation, proving that 2D animation is still alive and well.
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