New animation studios
Here are some new animation studios that have gained recognition in recent years:
- Cartoon Saloon (Ireland): Founded in 1999, Cartoon Saloon is known for its beautifully animated films like "The Secret of Kells" (2009), "Song of the Sea" (2014), and "The Breadwinner" (2017).
- Laika (USA): Laika is a stop-motion animation studio based in Oregon, founded in 2005. Their films include "Coraline" (2009), "ParaNorman" (2012), "The Boxtrolls" (2014), and "Kubo and the Two Strings" (2016).
- Aardman Animations (UK): Although not entirely new, Aardman has expanded its operations in recent years. They're known for their claymation style and popular franchises like "Wallace and Gromit" and "Shaun the Sheep".
- Studio 4°C (Japan): Founded in 1999, Studio 4°C is a Japanese animation studio known for its unique and often experimental style. Their films include "Tekkonkinkreet" (2006), "Genius Party" (2017), and "Children of the Sea" (2019).
- Bao Films (China): Bao Films is a Chinese animation studio founded in 2014. Their films include "The Legend of Qin" (2015), "The Monkey King" (2014), and "The White Haired Witch of Lunar Kingdom" (2014).
- Reel FX Creative Studios (USA): Founded in 2007, Reel FX is a Dallas-based animation studio known for its computer-generated imagery (CGI) films like "Free Birds" (2013) and "The Book of Life" (2014).
- Oscar-winning studio, Passion Pictures (UK): Passion Pictures is a UK-based animation studio founded in 2006. They're known for their Oscar-winning short films like "The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore" (2011) and "The Lady and the Reaper" (2009).
- Triggerfish Animation Studios (South Africa): Founded in 1996, Triggerfish is a South African animation studio known for its animated films like "Adventures in Zambezia" (2012) and "Khumba" (2013).
- Makoto Shinkai's Studio 3Hz (Japan): Studio 3Hz is a Japanese animation studio founded in 2013 by renowned director Makoto Shinkai. Their films include "Your Name" (2016) and "Weathering with You" (2019).
- Bastion Entertainment (Canada): Founded in 2014, Bastion Entertainment is a Canadian animation studio known for its animated series like "Niko and the Sword of Light" (2015) and "The Deep" (2015).
These are just a few examples of the many new and exciting animation studios that have emerged in recent years.