• Gray Matter FX. "At Gray Matter we produce handcrafted 2_D and 3-D visual effects for feature films..." 
• Green Lite Studios.
• Helium Productions. "Helium Productions is an animation studio specializing in 3D digital production and visual effects for feature films, commercials, music videos and broadcast.
  Based in Hollywood, CA, Helium is responsible for producing many of the television and film industry's most impressive animations." 
• The Jim Henson Co. "The Jim Henson Company has grown from a small group of talented performers, writers and technical wizards, to an international presence whose works have touched the lives of millions..." 
• The House of Moves. "House of Moves is the world's most experienced motion capture service studio. We have been in business for over 10 years and have produced the highest quality motion capture data for the world's largest entertainment production companies. Whether you are looking for a 10,000 move shoot or just a couple sample motions, you can find it at House of Moves." 
• Illusion Arts, Inc. "Illusion Arts has created visual effects for over 150 features, since 1985, when it rose from the ashes of the Universal Studios Matte Department. The owners, Syd Dutton and Bill Taylor, are members of the Academy and widely regarded as deans of the visual effects profession. Syd is a painter who studied art and architecture at Berkeley before entering the film business.

• Island Fever Productions. "Established in 1997, Island Fever Productions, is an innovative computer graphics production studio." 

• Jellyman Productions. "Jellyman Productions is an independent production company specializing in the creation, development, and production of original, story-driven TV and film properties..." 

• July Films, Inc. "July Films aims to create and share theatrical films that inspire wonderful thoughts about life, through means of traditional hand- drawn animation.
  
  Because of its unique qualities, traditional animated films have immense appeal, widely embraced by audiences of all ages world- wide. To live, to learn, to share thoughts about hopes and dreams, to speak of life experiences in all its colors, hardships, comforts and joys, are qualities July aspires to express through its films.
  
  To achieve its goals with relatively low costs, July relies on a streamline production system, avoiding unnecessary overhead costs by entrusting its power in the individual commitment of its small staff on all aspects of the company. July recognizes that each team member is an artist in his or her own right, with unique visions and various artistic strengths. Each is fully capable of handling multiple responsibilities such as visual development, story-boarding, layout, and animation performances. By breaking away from the assembly line management system, work does not become bottlenecked, giving the artists the opportunity to be fully involved at all times. More importantly, it allows the artists to make substantial contributions, and to grow artistically on equal terms.
  
  Traditional animation is a beautiful art form. By relying on its strength in pantomime, it can break language barriers, and become accessible to all. Another aspect is its exaggerated nature of forms in motion, allowing the medium to capture a heightened sense of reality. July's goal is to further explore the infinite possibilities of this medium's range of expression."    

• Klasky Csupo, Inc. "With 1999's 'The Rugrats Movie,' Klasky Csupo became the first non-Disney studio to break the 100 million domestic box-office mark with an animated feature film in March 1999..."   

• The Krislin Company. "The Krislin Company was formed in 1992 to produce animated product for television, direct to video, and multimedia applications. Walt Kubiak, the company founder, is an industry veteran with more than 28 years of experience in the animation and interactive entertainment industries. Under Walt’s direction, the Krislin Company has produced numerous episodic television programs, animated television specials, CD-ROM’s interactive products as well as a number of television commercials, development projects, and animated television openings. We have provided directing/pre-production services for more than 400 animated television episodes. The Krislin Company is best known for its high quality animation products and its ability to finish every project on time and on budget. From its headquarters in the growing high-tech Los Angeles district of Calabasas, Krislin is currently involved in world-wide production of animated television series, specials and interactive entertainment products." 

• Liquid Light Studios.

• Look! Effects.

• Ludicrous Productions. "We are a production company for hire! In addition to producing our own digital features and shorts, we have been contracted out to create several indie flicks. Our experience with the combination of high technology and low budgetology makes us the perfect choice for shooting your indie short of feature. We can help you take your script through preproduction, production, post, and even through DVD authoring!" 

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• Marvel Enterprises, Inc. "With a library of over 5,000 proprietary characters, Marvel Entertainment, Inc. is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies. Marvel's operations are focused in four areas: entertainment (Marvel Studios), licensing, publishing and toys (Toy Biz). Marvel facilitates the creation of entertainment projects, including feature films, DVD/home video, video games and television based on its characters and also licenses its characters for use in a wide range of consumer products and services including apparel, toys, collectibles, snack foods and promotions. Marvel's characters and plot lines are created by its publishing division which continues to expand its leadership position in the U.S. and worldwide while also serving as an invaluable source of intellectual property."

• Marvista Entertainment. "MarVista Entertainment is the beneficiary of Whamo Entertainment 's library which contains 3000 hours of television programming. MarVista continues Whamo's business strategy, but adds to its core business the production and acquisition of live-action feature films, television movies and series. MarVista's headquarters are in Los Angeles with production and sales offices in Barcelona, Spain and Boston." 

• Melwood Pictures. "Melwood Pictures was formed by seasoned entertainment executive Max Howard. The Company was created to develop and produce high-quality live action and animated films for theatrical release." 

• Bill Melendez Productions, Inc.

• Method. "Visual Effects for commercials, music videos and feature films." 

• Mike Young Productions. "When it comes to Mike Young Productions, (MYP), it’s hard to tell who is having the most fun: the studio’s millions of young fans around the world or the studio’s allegedly grown-up creators and producers which now number over 75.
  
  After all, the talented professionals who make up Mike Young Productions share many qualities with their young viewers, including unbridled energy, intelligence, a keen eye for original material and a quirky sense of humor. And like the kids, college students and adults who love MYP’s shows, everyone at the studio enjoys a passion for all things animated, whether it’s the traditional 2D or the cutting-edge, 3D, CGI animation.
  
  The prevailing mood at the studio is one of freewheeling creativity—this is the rare production company where anyone from the resident intern to the head of distribution can suggest an idea and get a thoughtful hearing, or where the presence of the owners’ toddler grandkids brings all work to a (temporary) halt."  

• Motion Analysis Studios. "As a leader and pioneer in motion capture services, Motion Analysis Studios provides animators, directors and VFX teams with data that is accurate and clean, and services that are on time and on-budget.
  
  Our new facility boasts one of the largest motion capture volumes in the Los Angeles area. In cooperation with Occidental Studios, we now offer a full range of production services including a permanent green screen on our stage. We also have a MAS Mobile Unit that can travel anywhere in the world!
  
  Motion Analysis Corporation develops and manufactures our optical motion capture hardware and software system, providing our studio with the latest technological advances. Our team of programmers, engineers, designers and technical support is second to none. With this kind of superior infrastructure in place, no project is impossible.
  
  Motion Analysis Studios' recent projects include feature films, music videos, television, commercials and games." 

• Motion City Films. "We pride ourselves on our ability to grab the latest technology, wrap our greasy mind around it, and wrestle it into submission." 

• M3D Studios.

• The Orphanage, Inc.

• Pacific Title/Mirage Studio. "Pacific Title Imaging provides Scanning, Recording, Color Correction and Image processing services as a service bureau for Hollywood's top Visual Effects houses."

• Paradise Family Pictures LLC. "Jerry Paradise launched Paradise Family Pictures in January 2003. The company's objective is to develop, produce and sell original 3D animation programming to domestic and international markets. Paradise Family Pictures is an independent 3D animation studio creating cutting edge 3d animation that will entertain, educate and inspire our audiences." 

• Phil Roman Entertainment.

• phuuz entertainment. "phuuz is an intellectual property company, developing entertainment content for wireless technology, internet, video/computer games, television, film, comic books, and other traditional and new media formats directed at a worldwide audience. A versatile company, phuuz also offers production supervision, consulting services, program distribution, artist management, and localization of Japanese content." 

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• Pixel Liberation Front. "Pixel Liberation Front is a visual effects studio located in Venice, California.
  
  Founded in 1995, PLF pioneered the process of previsualization – recreating the physical production environment in 3d, and animating the principal actions of a sequence well in advance of shooting.
  
  In addition to previsualization, PLF has created and composited final 3d elements for feature films, television commercials, games, and music videos."

• Pixel Magic. "PIXEL MAGIC, a division of OCS/Freeze Frame spans two generations of expertise in the creation of visual effects for feature films and television. The company was founded by Ray McIntyre Sr. in 1985 and quickly became a leading Hollywood optical effects company. To extend its tradition of services into the 21st century, Pixel Magic was formed in 1994, and under the directions of Ray McIntyre Jr., was transitioned from conventional optical techniques to a full digital platform.
  
  Pixel Magic is unique among visual effects facilities. A combination of traditional film knowledge with digitally created data provides clients with the highest quality and most cost effective results in the industry." 

• Playhut Entertainment. "Playhut Entertainment is a full-service licensing agency with offices in the U.S. and China. We develop and popularize intellectual property rights and licensing programs through all kinds of media and distribution channels.

• The Post Group. "Our companies are dedicated to providing clients with the highest quality service found anywhere. As a team, we will create a superior product, competitively priced, and produced in an enjoyable, professional, state-of-the-art environment. We will also encourage innovation and creativity from our clients and our associates – making our companies simply the best places to work and the best places to have work done.
  
  With a thirty year history of independence and innovation, including special visual effects on pioneering programs such as The Flash, Max Headroom, and Pee wee's Playhouse, The New Post Group offers high-quality editorial, telecine, and digital scanning support for television and film producers. Leading the way in the world of High Definition and Digital Cinema, The New Post Group is currently providing post production services acclaimed broadcast programs like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, House, and Numb3rs. The facility, through MOMENTUM, its broadcast and feature visual effects division, recently designed and delivered Fox Sport's Major League Baseball promotional package and digital feature effects on War of the Worlds. The New Post Group remains committed to the type of creative growth required to provide the entertainment community with exceptional talent, technology, and service." 

• Renegade Animation.

• REZN8 Productions. "Since 1987, REZN8 has been instrumental in developing the media vision for a broad spectrum of domestic and international clients across a range of platforms that includes broadcast, film, internet, wireless, and games.
  
  Not only is REZN8 acknowledged as a leader in broadcast graphics and animation, but a pioneer in the design and development of Graphical User Interfaces (GUI), company branding, and real-time viewer experiences. The company's Emmy award winning creations reflect its unique marriage of design with a deep understanding of technology and the foresight to anticipate its impact on the creative process."

• Rhythm & Hues Studios. "At Rhythm & Hues we believe that the highest quality work is created in an environment where people enjoy working and where people are treated fairly, honestly and with respect.
  
  Recognizing the collaborative nature of our medium, our designers actively seek input and advice from others, but ultimately a single individual is responsible for the final design decisions.
  
  Our building is designed to bring people together into natural gathering places where chance encounters can stimulate new ideas. Our space itself is a physical counterpoint to the aesthetic problems that our designers are solving. Sunlight and shadow play off intersecting planes and surfaces.
  
  It is our hope that this sensitivity to the human needs of our people will result in the creation of products which will entertain people the world over."

• Ruby-Spears Productions, Inc. "...creative abilities and quality of execution have been the hallmark of their success. Messrs. Ruby and Spears are co-executive producers involved in every aspect of the project from inception to production to delivery. Mr. Ruby is primarily involved on the creative side with the writing and presentation of the shows. Mr. Spears oversees the production and the day-to-day operations of their Burbank-based company." 

• Screen Novelties International. "Our studio is dedicated to the production of clever Stop Motion puppet films..." 

• SD Entertainment. "SD Entertainment, Inc. (“SD”) is a “property launcher” and animation studio which develops, enhances and re-brands global intellectual properties." 

• Sony Pictures Imageworks. "Sony Pictures Imageworks Inc. is an Academy Award®-winning, state-of-the-art visual effects and character animation company dedicated to the art and artistry of digital production and character creation. The company has been recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences with Oscars® for its work on "Spider-Man 2" and the CG animated short film "The ChubbChubbs!" and nominations for "Spider-Man," "Hollow Man," "Stuart Little" and "Starship Troopers." Imageworks continues to raise the level in the visual effects and character animation businesses, becoming a major force in the industry by providing leading edge technology to its world-class artists.
  
  Imageworks is a division of Sony Pictures Digital, which oversees the digital production and online entertainment assets of Sony Pictures Entertainment."  

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• Sprite Entertainment Inc. "Sprite Animation Studios creates and produces CGI animation for film and television productions, video games and commercial advertisements. We tailor our services based on each client’s needs, including “work made for hire” projects as well as original content productions.
  
  Our animation team consists of highly skilled artists operating under the guidance of President/CEO and Creative Director Moto Sakakibara, and has significant full length CG feature film production experience. With an efficient production environment, Sprite Animation always delivers high quality, cost efficient production for clients.
  
  The company’s comprehensive CG production services include: content development, conceptual designs, storyboards, layout, modeling/texturing, animation and basic character designs to photo realistic images such as CG humans.

• Storyopolis Productions. "Look inside the pages of a children's picture book and you'll often be inspired to expand your imagination as you experience the visual dazzle of an illustrator's artwork combined with superb storytelling. Stories, such as those, enrich our lives -- they are personal yet universal; timely, yet timeless. And, story-telling is what Storyopolis is all about!
  
  Storyopolis is manned by our dedicated staff of book and art lovers who want to help you nurture (and tickle) your children as well as your own inner child.
  
  Storyopolis is a unique art gallery and bookstore that showcases the best in storybook illustration and editorial art. Storyopolis has special events for families every Saturday, along with selected events during the week."  

• Studio ArtFX. "Studio ArtFX was created at the dawn of the millennium by veteran digital artist and animator Terrence Walker. Built on the belief that great animation is not the dominion of large studios and large crews alone, Studio ArtFX has continued to innovate and explore new methods of creation which defy the excepted norm.
  
  Now, armed with the latest digital media tools, such as Mirage from Bauhaus Software, Terrence Walker is tackling the worlds of printed manga, and anime for the quickly growing home video and DVD market. Soon, it will be the big screen." 

• Super 78. "After contributing to some of the world's most acclaimed attraction films, live action events, and CG-animated spots, Super 78 principals Dina Benadon and Brent Young launched their next-generation, full-service production studio in Hollywood in 1997. Embracing state-of-the-art technologies and infusing each project with their Hollywood aesthetics and a fun, youthful appeal, Super 78's team has earned a solid reputation for creativity and service. The multi-talented team expertly interfaces with various industry clients to produce high quality game trailers and cinematics, commercials, and marketing materials, and offers design and content production for all media and large-scale presentations for theme parks, museums, libraries and other special venues." 

• Sway Studio.

• Taylor Entertainment Group LLC. "Taylor Entertainment specializes in the creation and development of imaginative original animation concepts and characters for use in television, film, publishing, the Internet, and other multi-media venues." 

• Threshold Entertainment. "Threshold Entertainment is Hollywood’s leading Intellectual Property Management and Production Company with licenses to over $100 billion worth of intellectual property.
  
  The company develops, manages, produces, and publishes intellectual properties in all media including feature films, television shows, live stage tours, animation, video games and websites. Threshold currently holds licenses to some of the best-known entertainment brands in the world including Mortal Kombat, Ninja Scroll, Mr. Clean, the M&Ms, Twinkie the Kid, The Sunday Comics and many more.  

• Tiger Hare Productions.

• Toonacious Family Entertainment.

• Urban Entertainment. "Urban Vision Entertainment Inc., a production/distribution company based in Los Angeles, formed in July, 1996 to help introduce the alternative animation genre known as anime or Japanimation to mainstream media. The company primarily produces/acquires Japanese animation for direct-to-home video release and distributes to the home video market.
  
  The climb to anime's breakthrough has been a slow but steady process. Early exposure with the series Battle of the Planets (predecessor to an Urban Vision title, Gatchaman) in the 70's coupled with the Robotech television series in the mid-80's, sustained by the theatrical release of Akira, the resurgence of Speed Racer and current popular television series such as Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball Z and Pokemon have the American animation market craving more from the land of the Rising Sun. The combination of vivid colors and mind-blowing action has placed anime years ahead of its animation counterparts worldwide. Today, the influences on American pop culture is unmistakable.
  
  Urban Vision founder Mataichiro Yamamoto helped pioneer the anime genre in the US with the computer-generated theatrical release, The Professional: Golgo 13, in 1983. Yamamoto began his career as a television producer for the Japanese prime time series, Sword of Vengeance and Denjin Zaborger from 1972 to 1974 while simultaneously producing three feature films (Shurayuki Hime, Oniwa Ban and Kandagawa) as a contracted producer for Toho Studio between 1974 and 1976. Yamamoto became an independent film producer in 1977, lensing his first movie, Lady Oscar, in France with director Jacques Demy and composer Michael Legrand. Chosen in 1980 for an arts program between the Japanese Foreign Film Distribution Association and 20th Century Fox Film Corporation to study American film making, he began developing the feature film Mishima and produced the movie Killing of America.
  
  Returning to Japan in 1983, Yamamoto produced Shosetsu Yoshida Gakko, a film about former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida, the hit television series The Raging Baseball and The Professional: Golgo 13. In 1984, Yamamoto completed Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters for Fox. Jointly produced with Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas, the film received the "Special Award for Artistic Achievement" at Cannes. His last accomplishment in 1992, Wind, starred Matthew Modine (Vision Quest, Cut Throat Island, Flatliners) and Jennifer Gray (Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Dirty Dancing) and was directed by Carroll Ballard (The Black Stallion). Today, Yamamoto champions Japanese film and continues to strive to bring Japanese programming to the world marketplace.
  
  Urban Vision works closely with the world-renowned Mad House animation studio in Tokyo, Japan (Wicked City, Ninja Scroll, Vampire Hunter D). The company's initial release, another Mad House project, was Bio Hunter, released on home video in July 1997. Additional Urban Vision releases include Tekkaman Blade II, Stage I: The New Generation, Gatchaman volumes 1, 2 and 3, Twilight of the Dark Master, Dragon Slayer, Psycho Diver and Legend of the Crystals based on Final Fantasy volumes 1 and 2.
  
  It is Urban Vision's aim to unite the Japanese style of animation with the American style of storytelling to create a contemporary form of animated releases geared for a world market. Urban Vision is steadily moving towards this goal by a) introducing a US mass market to high quality anime and b) working in conjunction with existing American anime distributors to expand the US anime market beyond its current "cult" status popular among the comic book and game-playing crowd. Urban Vision also hopes that its new products will serve to help bridge the gap between the East and West.
  
  Since opening its doors in 1996, Urban Vision has quickly established itself as one of the industry favorites in the anime market, known for releasing only the highest quality productions. Urban Vision offers English language versions as well as original Japanese language versions with English subtitles on VHS and DVD." 

• Vanguard Films. "Vanguard Animation is a film production and intellectual property development company primarily focused on the computer generated animation feature film segment. Vanguard is primarily a creative company: a producer of the kind of storytelling that can only be done in CG animation and targeted to the widest possible family audience.
  
  Vanguard intends to create brands that have a continuing life in sequel films and are transferable across many businesses, including toys, video games and merchandising. Through a disciplined production approach and efficiently raised independent financing, Vanguard is able to keep costs significantly below the industry average while still delivering the high-quality animation and smart storytelling that audiences demand." 

• View Studio, Inc.

• Warner Bros. Studios.

• yU + co.