THE FUTURE OF ANIMATION.

OUR SERVICES

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    BRANDED CONTENT

    As a studio we’ve got an amazing track record of producing bespoke animations for brands that we know will work for the desired audience as well as the brands goals.

    Through collaboration, we will work with you to discuss your vision and then come back with a creative execution that we know will tick all the boxes for you and your audience.

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    BRAND INTEGRATIONS

    The simplest opportunity we offer for brands is to integrate into our existing content pipeline. We can integrate your company branding into one or more of our films, which means you will be connected to us and that story as it continues to grow across our social channels.

  • Illustration of three characters with a black background and digital distortion at the bottom. On the left, a man with a serious expression, wearing a green cap and military-style clothing. In the center, a woman with flowing blonde hair, blue earrings, a pink dress, and a crown, winking. On the right, a small mischievous green goblin in a tuxedo, leaning slightly forward.

    Distribution

    Making great animations is only half the job, getting it in front of the right audiences is what will make it sing. We’re experts in animation distribution online so can work with you to ensure it doesn’t just get tons of views but the right views.

    We can work with great external partners as well as Mashed so don’t hesitate to get in touch and chat further.

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    Original IP Development

    Developing original stories that connect with viewers is at the heart of everything we do. We use our unique experience and expertise to develop and craft characters and worlds that we know audiences will love.

    We are constantly working on new ideas but always love to hear from other writers, producers, directors or IP owners to discuss how we can work together. Get in touch and let’s chat!

Our process

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    Conversation

    It’s important to us to get to know you and your business before any work begins. So, we like to have a general chat with clients about what they’re thinking and what they’d like to achieve.

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    Brief

    What type of animation style would you like? What is your budget for this project? What goals would you like to achieve? All of these questions are answered at this stage.

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    Creative

    At this stage, we get to work, keeping in mind everything that has already been agreed upon. We jot down ideas, sketch out doodles, and let our creative juices flow!

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    Pre-Production

    During pre-production, we really start to visualise the end result, from storyboarding through to animatic. Scripts, voice over and music all go through a rigorous editing process to make sure they are of the highest quality.

  • Cartoon character resembling Mario wearing a yellow hat with a purple band, holding a map, in a colorful setting with other animated characters in the background.

    Animation

    Our world-class team then get to work to bring this project to life! Our animators will work on all parts of animation: rough, clean-up, and colour, all the way through to compositing.

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    Post-Production

    The project isn’t complete until we’ve added some post-production touches like VFX and sound design. And then it’s time to consider distribution. Depending on the brief, that may include shorter clips for social media, as well as the complete clip.

CONTACT US

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

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    "Collaborating with the talented folk at Spud Gun Studios was an absolute pleasure. Their passion for animation and comedy was clear from the start, and their unwavering commitment to understanding our vision and bringing it to life exceeded our expectations. They took the time to really understand the nuances of Baldur's Gate 3 and our community, and the work speaks for itself - we couldn't be happier."

    Emily Gera

    Senior Writer, Larian Studios

  • A woman with shoulder-length brown hair and blue eyes taking a selfie outdoors on a sunny day, with a blue sky and some clouds in the background.

    "I coordinated with Spud Gun Studios on several animated shorts for Baldur’s Gate 3 during my time as Larian’s director of PR & comms, and I found them delightful to work with. We’d provide a script, VO and character references, they’d come back with some edits, and then from concept to final cut there was very little need for back-and-forth -- they just get it. The videos were funny, very well-received by the audience, and achieved really solid viewership. I’d work with them again any time."

    Molly Carroll

    Director of PR & Communications, Larian Studios

  • A smiling man with glasses outdoors with green trees in the background.

    “What Spud Gun Studios made for us made me laugh out loud. It was awesome, man – f**king brilliant.”

    Mark Morris

    Director, Introversion Software

  • A woman with blonde wavy hair with pink tips, red lipstick, and a black sleeveless top takes a selfie. She is wearing a necklace with a black pendant that looks like the letter 'R'. Part of a blue and gold costume or prop is visible in the foreground.

    "The level of detail, understanding, and professionalism we experienced through our collaboration was so refreshing! As developers we know what makes cool games, but applying that to comedic cartoons is not something we had done before. Spud Gun Studios took the time to learn our game and what makes our community love Warframe, which meant a lot to us, and the final product reflected this care."

    Rebecca Ford

    Community Manager, Digital Extremes

  • A man with a shaved head in a black shirt standing in a modern indoor space, possibly an airport or shopping mall, with a confident expression.

    “It was an honour and a pleasure working with Spud Gun Studios. I look forward to future collaborations, and watching their stars continue to shine!”

    George DePree

    Founder and CEO, Leviathan Core

  • Close-up of a man with short light brown hair and blue eyes, wearing a blue shirt and a black lanyard, in front of a patterned maroon background.

    “The Spud Gun Studios team are a great bunch of people to work with: enthusiastic, smart, full of ideas, funny and, most importantly, genuine gamers who really understand what makes a game special to its audience. They are experts at capturing the essence of your game and turning it into a kick-ass cartoon that people will love and share with their friends.”

    Mark Robins

    Senior PR Manager International, Bethesda Softworks

  • A man with brown hair and a beard taking a selfie in a gym, with workout equipment in the background.

    “The characters and backgrounds looked authentic, and ace! Spud Gun Studios made me very happy!”

    Ben Talbot

    Senior Digital Manager, Ubisoft