We are a fast-growing, 100+ deep band of animation enthusiasts and visionaries from around the world, brought together to inject positivity and creativity to the world of kids’ content.
Our agile animation studio with world-class story artists, designers, animators, directors, and producers sit in two hubs on polar opposite sides of Europe: cozy Helsinki in the North and vibrant Las Palmas in the South.
We create, develop and produce original IPs and provide animation services for theatrical features, digital platforms and television broadcast around the world. We bring together world-class development and animation production expertise to spark productions to life.
We apply a show-runner mindset to put meticulous care into high quality content. And we apply executive producer knowhow in packaging, pipeline and financing. On time. On budget. On target. Always.
For top talent, the world is open. People in the animation industry are very passionate about their work. To protect and make the most of this passion, looking after one’s wellbeing as a holistic human being is important.
We aim to foster a safe space for stand-out creativity. A joy-packed working environment is prerequisite to joy-packed quality of work. To put it in a punchline: a win for our Gigglebuglians is a win for our customers.
Our people working in our original Helsinki studio often get asked: why settle in Helsinki, Finland, in the far-far-ends of Northern Europe?
Good question, easy answer. World-class projects; a warm, supportive culture; and all the perks of the Finnish society. (read: trustworthy people, stable governance, inclusive values, tons of nature, free and high-quality schools and daycares, social and healthcare benefits… the list of nice things is abundant).
Searching for a city for our second studio, our index finger landed just off the coast of Africa: in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain. Instantaneously, immediately and intuitively, the small but joyous island gave us a very warm feeling (inside and out).
Working in Las Palmas is another winner situation: world-class projects; the same warm, supportive culture, but just paired with year-round sun, the most competitive tax-rebate in Europe and a buzzing multicultural community of animation professionals, without forgetting the vibrant culture, breathtaking nature, yummy Canario food, unlimited beaches,… A good deal to enjoy.
Anttu Harlin, CEO, co-founder, a Helsinki local
Sean Hogan, Storyboard Artist, re-located from Ireland
Amy Lewis, Background Supervisor, commuting from UK
Bianca Ansems, Storyboard Supervisor / Episode Director, re-located from UK
Day Kazuh, Rig Artist, re-located from Brazil
Suvi Väkeväinen, Line Producer, a Helsinki Local
Kelsey Briding, Production Coordinator, re-located from USA
Romain Beuriot, Storyboard Artist, re-located from Belgium
The most important thing in our work is to spread joy. Joy that builds character.
What do we all have in common? Each one of us is a unique individual with a unique story. We want to be part of creating character-rich stories and long-lasting memories that kids will cherish throughout their lives and share with their parents, friends, and later their own children. In short: next generation joy.
The European talent pool runs rich with top-end graduates from across the continent and free labour movement from country to country. Europe draws animation talent from all over the world thanks to agile relocating and onboarding processes for specialists in the field.
Furthermore, animation productions at both Gigglebug studios benefit from competitive tax-rebate: 45-50% at the Las Palmas studio and 25% at the Helsinki studio.