
Peter Ahern
Directing
Biography
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. Learn more @ PeterAhern.com
Known For

Ambitious artist Jabari attempts to balance success and love when he moves into his dream Manhattan apartment and falls for his next-door neighbor.
Entergalactic

Little Michael has vicious allergies, and when babysitter Meredith arrives for a night of no-nonsense, he's swiftly dispatched to the yard...where his delicate condition takes a turn for the worse.
Down to the Bone

When Sarah accidentally proposes to her girlfriend in Provincetown, the mixup turns their loving relationship into a minefield of marital exploration.
The Ring Thing

An unlucky dude encounters a sticky situation after accidentally swallowing bubblegum.
Poppa

Tune in to the blind date woes of Rick and Becky.
Buzzkill
A tough night in a tough city.
Filthy But Fine

An uncomfortable situation unfolds, park-side.
The Kindness of Others

Christopher Gray has been in love with Stacey for quite some time, and no amount of lemonade can cool his desire. Meanwhile, Barry Flint has just bought his son a five-foot python from the pet store.
In The Air Is Christopher Gray

In an abandoned house, a broken wind-up doll stirs to life and undertakes a quiet, ritualistic task: planting a human tooth in a small pot of soil. It carefully tends the tooth with water and patience, waiting for something to grow. Time stretches on and the doll ultimately abandons the pot. But under the cold glow of moonlight, the soil stirs. Small hands claw their way out, and something new is born.
La Molaire

Ralph shoots his shot at anything in arm's reach, fumbles every flirt with truly baffling choices, and ultimately finds love where he least expects it: a cactus.
Awkward Pick Up Lines

"The Salty Toons Animation Show" was a special event featuring a collection of adult-themed animated films, exhibited at Big Irv's Gallery in Brooklyn, New York and curated by Peter Ahern. This show opening title sequence follows the strange journey of a salty mixture as it passes through descending levels of decay, flesh and darkness.