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Peter Ahern

Peter Ahern

Director

4 horror credits

Peter Ahern is a multi-award winning filmmaker, animator and illustrator based in Brooklyn, New York.

He's worked as a 2D animator and director for prestigious clients such as Pokémon, the NBA, Eminem & Snoop Dogg, Netflix and Disney. In addition, his indie films have played at a variety of prominent festivals, illustrations have been published and featured in prominent gallery exhibitions and he's served on several film festival juries.

Recently, his short BUZZKILL screened at 60+ festivals, winning 12 awards including "Best Animated Short" at ScreamFest, Flicker's RIIFF Vortex, GenreBlast and Woodstock - the latter resulting in its Oscar qualification. His new short POPPA is currently playing at festivals.

Director4 films

Buzzkill

Buzzkill

Director

2026
Poppa

Poppa

Director

2025
The Salty Toons Animation Show

The Salty Toons Animation Show

Director

2014
Down to the Bone

Down to the Bone

Director

2009

Writer4 films

Buzzkill

Buzzkill

Writer

2026
Poppa

Poppa

Writer

2025
The Salty Toons Animation Show

The Salty Toons Animation Show

Writer

2014
Down to the Bone

Down to the Bone

Writer

2009

Producer4 films

Buzzkill

Buzzkill

Producer

2026
Poppa

Poppa

Producer

2025
The Salty Toons Animation Show

The Salty Toons Animation Show

Producer

2014
Down to the Bone

Down to the Bone

Producer

2009

Actor3 films

Buzzkill

Buzzkill

Rick (voice)

2026
Poppa

Poppa

Man/Baby

2025
Down to the Bone

Down to the Bone

Michael (voice)

2009

Other Crew4 films

Buzzkill

Buzzkill

Animation

2026
Poppa

Poppa

Animation

2025
The Salty Toons Animation Show

The Salty Toons Animation Show

Animation

2014
Down to the Bone

Down to the Bone

Animation / Sound Designer

2009