Ka-chew! Signs Quakenbush and Trussell

Commercial production company ka-chew! has added to its staff animation directors Corky Quakenbush and Joel Trussell.

Quakenbush has directed, produced and developed programs for just about every major television network. He also has had nine films screened at the Sundance Film Festival — a record for a single director. Recent credits include a dozen shorts made for ... more

Wildbrain Alumni Form Special Agent

Former Wildbrain co-founder Phil Robinson and producer Amy Capen have opened in San Francisco a new boutique animation studio called Special Agent Productions.

The company recently wrapped for Esurance its most recent animated commercial, a Bollywood-themed spot featuring the pink-haired Erin Esurance.

Special Agent offers streamlined services, including 2D and ... more

Animal Logic Adds Staff; Completes Campaigns

Los Angeles-based production company Animal Logic has expanded its staff, moved into a new location and completed design work, visual effects and animation on campaigns for Toyota, Kaiser and HBO.

Recent additions include art directors Ben Walsh and Fletcher Moules, and associate creative director Kevin Fitzgerald.

Walsh relocated from Animal Logic’s Sydney studi... more