Ánima Kitchent and Able & Baker Launch New Animation Studio Monkeys & Dinos

Independent Spanish animation producers Ánima Kitchent and Able & Baker have teamed up to establishMonkeys & Dinos, a cutting-edge animation service studio based in the Canary Islands.

Building on a history of successful collaborations, Ánima Kitchent and Able & Baker are combining their decades of industry experience to establish a studio focused on delivering world-class animation. The decision to join forces in forming Monkeys & Dinos reflects their shared vision and commitment to creating and delivering premium animated content and developing original IPs that will resonate with global audiences.

Monkeys & Dinos will capitalize on the Canary Islands’ highly competitive tax incentives on offer, the most notable being rebates of up to 50% on animation production. This financial incentive, combined with the region’s dynamic creatives and production infrastructure makes the Canary Islands a prime destination for high-quality animation production.

The new studio is already gearing up for several projects set to begin production in 2025. With a focus on innovation, creativity and global storytelling, the studio aims to position itself as a strategic player in the international animation landscape.

“We are thrilled and excited about this new venture,” shared Carlos Tschuschke, Founder & CEO of Able & Baker. “We have been actively exploring opportunities to establish our presence and start our activities in the Canary Islands and landing this agreement to join forces with Ánima is fantastic news for us.”

Angel Molinero, CEO of Ánima Kitchent added, “Monkeys & Dinos is the culmination of many years of working with Able & Baker on a variety of animation projects. Now is the perfect time to collaborate bringing the best of each company to the table and offering the market a high-quality service coupled with the tax advantages of the Canary Islands.”

Established in 2014, Ánima Kitchent is a 3D and 2D animation company based in the Canary Islands
and Madrid. One of its most prominent brands is Cuquin (formerly known as Familia Telerin and Cleo & Cuquin). The studio is also known for Lea & Pop, Titto Lizzardo and PINY Institute of New York.

Able & Baker is a Madrid-based animation studio founded in 2014. The studio gained recognition for its participation in Love, Death + Robots (Netflix), particularly with the episode “The Dump.” It has also contributed in the production of the feature film Dragon Rider and the Netflix original Bad Dinosaurs, which was released earlier this year.