In this episode, Emma, Alannah and Colum discuss similarities and differences between Studio Ghibli's 'Princess Mononoke' and Cartoon Saloon's Oscar nominated animation 'Wolfwalkers'. With myth and magic featuring prominently in both, the critics consider the symbolism and morality of the films, how much these aspects are influenced by cultural background, and to what extent they are shared, bridging the distance between Japan and Ireland.
NATIONAL YOUNG CRITICS 
Adelaide Kane (Dublin) 
Alannah Rose Brent (Kerry) 
Colum Culleton (Dublin) 
Conor Hogan (Kerry) 
Freya Rothwell (Wicklow)
EDITOR 
Emma Corrigan (Monaghan)
COMPOSER 
Colum Culleton (Dublin)
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 
Sorcha Hyland (Wexford)
FUNDED BY 
The Arts Council
CREATED BY 
National Young Filmmakers &amp; Animators Network 
@<a href="https://soundcloud.com/Young">Young</a> Irish Film Makers (Kilkenny)

Young Critics Podcast - What's a Classic?

Our aim for this podcast is to go behind the scenes to explore the concepts of filmmaking as a whole, developing personal opinions and having a laugh along the way.

Young Irish Film Makers (YIFM) is the national film, animation and digital media organisation for young people across Ireland. Our mission is to make filmmaking and animation accessible to all young people.