Picnic Studio

Hayao Miyazaki has mentioned using the concept of “Ma” - the space or interval between things, not just physically but also in terms of time and meaning. There’s an English version of “Ma” too but it doesn’t have a name. It’s families staring out at a grey seaside with the waft of vinegar blowing off their hot chips. It’s holding back nausea in the back of a warm car. It’s long, long silences punctuated by your dad reading out loud the names of the shops that you pass. You could call it ‘Meh’. #meanderthals We are still looking for collaborators in writing and character development for our upcoming animated series, Meanderthals. Send us email at indev@picnicstudio.tv.

Here’s a look at another one of our originals - WEFOLK - a fantasy about the hidden folklore that surrounds us, boredom, navigating the stress of moving, divorce, introversion, and emotional growth. Clara - adjusting to a new life, begins to encounter peculiar creatures after her soul is split in half by an enigmatic horse. It is the summer holiday after all. She learns to face her fears, solve problems, and embrace the changes around her. We’re developing the project and currently looking for concept artists and writers to join us. Drop us a line at indev@picnicstudio.tv, and keep an eye out for updates and behind-the-scenes content!

We are thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted for The Lovie Awards. Your vote will help us continue creating weirdly beautiful work we do here at PICNIC. ❤️🔥 Vote for us here : https://lnkd.in/eSRdAfSH

We'll be at Playgrounds watching all the amazing speakers and meeting some of you we hope. We're doing portfolio reviews and then trying to stay in the vicinity of our booth, because the booths look awesome too. Come and say hi. We'll bring goodies. Liam O'Connor and Robert Faux will be around on Thursday 10th, then Mina Song will be hanging out on Friday 11th. See you there. #inmotionlondon

Here’s a first look at one of our originals - MEANDERTHALS - an adult comedy series about avoiding things. Obstructions, emotions, family, responsibility, existential threats… There are all kinds of personal things in this - mixed-race families, northern-ness, boredom, the lengths people will go to not to say something. We are developing the pilot now and looking for writers to collaborate with. Share and hit us up at indev@picnicstudio.tv if you want to be involved. We’ll update with lots of production materials regularly. #picnicstudio #animation

It’s been a crazy couple of years, with many ups and downs in the industry. Like everyone else, we’ve spent a lot of time thinking deeply about what we want to create as animators and storytellers. What gets us up in the morning, whether heading to the studio or working from home? What could we blissfully dedicate endless time and energy to? Now we have somewhere to do it, it’s time to uncover the mad dreams. We’re excited to share that we’re working on new original projects that reflect what we’re most passionate about: fantasy, science fiction, mythology, comedy, and the sincerity we aim to bring into the world. We‘re planning to spotlight them regularly from now on. If you want to collaborate with us - illustrators, animators, writers -We‘re always looking to make new friends and grow our team. Get in touch at indev@picnicstudio.tv

🔥 🔥 NEW WORK! 🔥🔥 We've been collaborating with the folks at Kofu Studios on a super exciting project - here's a teaser for...CLASS ZERO is a multi-platform storytelling project from Kofu Studios and Picnic Studio. A utopian technological society hides a secret cosmic power which holds creation and destruction in perfect balance. Meanwhile, four best friends just want to navigate everyday life, avoid too much responsibility, study and control their developing superpowers. But getting ahead means discovering their futures may be tied to the everyone's survival. Credit to the merry band of artists who put the work in. PRODUCERS - Kofu Studios & Picnic Studio EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - Mina Song DIRECTOR - Liam O'Connor Liam O'Connor CONCEPT DESIGNER - Michelle Lo  ASISST DIRECTOR - Robert Faux LEAD ANIMATOR - Tomás Kiyoshi ANIMATORS - Robert Faux & Thành Trần COMPOSITING & 3D - Chris Sayer TITLES & FX - Eric Dias da Silva BACKGROUNDS - Mustafa OZKARAMAN CLEANUP and COLOUR - Amix

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👉 ✖Happy Election Day ✖👈 Had loads of fun working with 4creative on the trailer for today's Channel 4 GE coverage. Sian Dennett Chris Wood Robert Heath. #britaindecides

💥 We have a new website. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehqANvd7 We birth characters, cultivate concepts and kill darlings with an array of talented collaborators. Please come and join us on our creative journey.