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Tavern Toons

Step through the creaky oak doors of the rowdiest little watering hole in the realm — where mugs clink, spells misfire, and the punchlines hit harder than a dragon’s tail!

Tavern Toons is a riotous series of animated shorts inspired by the whimsical mayhem of Merrie Melodies and Looney Tunes. Set in a fantastical world of bumbling wizards, rowdy rogues, and enchanted snacks gone sentient, each episode delivers slapstick magic, musical mischief, and a pint of pure chaos.

Expect enchanted tankards, bar brawls with banshees, and quests that never quite go according to plan — all wrapped in the bounce and charm of 1940s cartoon energy.

So pull up a stool, mind the exploding mandrake root, and enjoy a round of Tavern Toons — where every short pours a new laugh!

  • Andrew Kouropoulos
    Director
  • Andrew Kouropoulos
    Writer
  • Forrest Zirpolo
    Writer
  • Austin Coley
    Writer
  • Andrew Kouropoulos
    Key Cast
    "Kenton"
  • Forrest Zirpolo
    Key Cast
    "Hudd"
  • Austin Coley
    Key Cast
    "Jorien"
  • Kathleen Kouropoulos
    Key Cast
    "Stewart"
  • Igor Tancredi
    Key Cast
    "Usk"
  • Austin Coley
    Music
  • Tricia Zirpolo
    Concept Art
  • Andrew Kouropoulos
    Animated By
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short, Web / New Media
  • Genres:
    Fantasy, Comedy, animation, series
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 55 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 1, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Crown Point International Film Festival

    Winner Best Comedy Short
  • Direct Monthly Online Film Festival

    Winner Best Animation
  • Rome Prisma Film Awards

    Official Monthly Pick
Director Biography - Andrew Kouropoulos

Andrew Kouropoulos is a seasoned director, editor, and media producer with over a decade of experience crafting impactful stories across broadcast, digital, and animated platforms. As the Assistant Director of Community Media, he has led countless productions ranging from live multi-camera broadcasts to public affairs programming — all while bringing a cinematic sensibility to even the most grounded material.

Andrew’s creative voice is defined by a deep respect for classical storytelling and a love for stylized visuals. His work often blends humor, heart, and a dash of fantasy, as seen in his original animated series Tavern Toons — a nostalgic nod to golden-age cartoons with modern pacing and a distinctly irreverent edge. Self-taught in Moho and driven by curiosity, he constantly pushes to evolve his craft and experiment with new tools, while remaining rooted in strong narrative structure.

Whether building mobile production trailers from the ground up or animating comedic bar brawls one frame at a time, Andrew brings a hands-on, director-driven approach to every project. He believes in stories that connect, characters that resonate, and the power of accessible media to inspire, inform, and entertain.

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