Former Huminah Huminah Execs Launch “That Animation Company”

Industry veterans Lynn Chadwick and Steve Cooke have announced the launch of That Animation Company, a new production studio based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The new venture combines decades of expertise in the animation industry with a focus on proactive solutions, client satisfaction, and high-quality animated content.

That Animation Company aims to address the evolving needs of clients across diverse sectors, including television, streaming, education, sports, marketing and more. The studio and its team offer comprehensive 2D and 3D animation pipelines, primed to deliver cost-effective solutions that deliver high quality content.

“We understand the challenges clients face, and our goal is to make the animation production process as smooth and efficient as possible,” said Cooke. “By bringing years of experience and a commitment to transparency and integrity, we are able to address client pain points while delivering exceptional results.”

Chadwick and Cooke are actively seeking production partners to forge relationships with the new studio. Interested parties can inquire with lchadwick@thatanimationcompany.com or visit thatanimationcompany.com for more information.

Lynn Chadwick brings over 20 years of experience in the media and animation sectors to That Animation Company. She was previously at Huminah Huminah Animation, where she grew the studio’s brand, expanding its reach both domestically and internationally. Chadwick also served as a key player in the international distribution arm of Daytime Emmy Award winner Sinking Ship Entertainment. Her past roles at Corus Entertainment and Nelvana Enterprises included overseeing global sales, distribution and program acquisitions.

Steve Cooke is a seasoned animation industry professional, most recently serving as VP of Production and Animation for Huminah Huminah Animation Studios. Cooke’s career in animation began in 1998 and over the following three decades he has continued to honed his production skills across modeling, rigging, animation and VFX. He has worked on numerous successful series, including Bo on the Go, Inspector Gadget, Animal Mechanicals, Super Why! and Doozers. Cooke has previously held key roles at Halifax Film, DHX Media and IoM Media.