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Top Animation Companies
Goodfirms has reviewed 4,482 Animation Companies as of September 2026 across 97 countries. The top-ranked firm is Anideos (4.9 stars, 25 verified reviews, < $25/hr, founded 2019, NYC). Across the category, the median hourly rate is $37, median client rating is 4.8, and 10% of firms employ 50+ members. Explore the vetted Animation Companies below, compare their strengths, and connect with the provider best suited to your requirements.
Looking for a creative partner who can bring your brand's story to life through animation? This directory features some amazing animation companies with real project histories and verified client reviews. From explainer videos to full motion graphics campaigns, these animation production companies work across many industries. Each profile includes portfolio details, service specialties, pricing signals, and honest feedback from past clients. Browse the list below to compare your options, check specialties, and shortlist a studio that genuinely fits your project.
How this list is built: All 4,482 firms below pass Goodfirms' 4-step verification process (background check, client interviews, portfolio audit, ongoing quality review). Listings marked "Sponsored" are agencies that pay for premium placement - sponsorship does not affect star ratings or review content.
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Edward Fox traveled from over-seas with a few dollars in his pocket and a dream to build a new life in America. His passion was photography and he turned his passion into a successful business. Over a century later, photography remains our passion and our business remains successful because we make our clients' happiness our ... read Edward Fox reviews & insights
Edward Fox traveled from over-seas with a few dollars in his pocket and a dream ... read Edward Fox reviews & insights
NA10 - 49Chicago, United StatesMono’s Studio Photography began as a venture that celebrates life with our professional photography and videography services for clients based in Las Vegas, Nevada. We offer a diverse range of services, understanding the varied requirements of our clients wanting event coverage for weddings, corporate events, product shoots, newborn child’s photography, kid’s parties, and more. We ... read Monos reviews & insights
Mono’s Studio Photography began as a venture that celebrates life with our professional photography and ... read Monos reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 9Las Vegas, United StatesA Creative Production House that develops marketing initiatives from idea to delivery. Focussed solely on creative integrity to deliver marking solutions with innovative concepts that captivate the imagination. The process of developing an idea is the key to delivering results that are original, consistent and always on brand
A Creative Production House that develops marketing initiatives from idea to delivery. Focussed solely on ... read In Color Studios reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 9Las Vegas, United StatesWe create authentic and engaging headshots and video portraits for corporate professionals, doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs and influencers.
We create authentic and engaging headshots and video portraits for corporate professionals, doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs ... read 22Portraits reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 9Miami, United StatesOrange Photography is a full-service event photography agency providing photography for both organizations and individuals. Over the years we’ve acquired a reputation for being a large studio, but we’re actually a close-knit team of experienced professionals providing cutting edge photo and video services. Our team approach includes a dedicated account manager and producer for every ... read Orange Photography reviews & insights
Orange Photography is a full-service event photography agency providing photography for both organizations and individuals. ... read Orange Photography reviews & insights
NA2 - 92001San Francisco, United StatesRecal Media is an Adelaide based video production and photography company. Whether you already know exactly what you want or would like us to take care of the entire creative process for you; we can help! Achieving your goals and exceeding your expectations is our top priority.
Recal Media is an Adelaide based video production and photography company. Whether you already know ... read Recal Media reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 9Adelaide, AustraliaLA Photo Team leads the pack in delivering stunning results to professionals in their respective industries. We work closely with our clients to make sure their brand, product, or service is understood and displayed directly. Do your visuals justice and work with our talented team of photographers and videographers today!
LA Photo Team leads the pack in delivering stunning results to professionals in their respective ... read LA Photo Team reviews & insights
NA2 - 9Los Angeles, United StatesFounded as a design agency in 1991, Industrial Color has evolved into a production powerhouse of top talent and facilities. We produce in all media, including digital photography, video and post-production, retouching, CGI, AR/VR, studio and equipment rentals, and eCommerce content production.
Founded as a design agency in 1991, Industrial Color has evolved into a production powerhouse ... read Industrial Color reviews & insights
NA2 - 91991Culver City, United StatesWe have seen the impact professional videos have made for our clients, and wanted to create a simple, affordable and powerful way for individuals and businesses to market themselves. BONOMOTION springs from the concept of personal branding, which we believe is vital to your private and professional success. In today’s digital marketplace, there is simply ... read Bonomotion Video Agency reviews & insights
We have seen the impact professional videos have made for our clients, and wanted to ... read Bonomotion Video Agency reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 9Miami, United StatesThe hardships of 2020 have reinforced the importance of eCommerce to your business. Consumers are just as happy to shop from home as the store and their dollars are flowing to the dynamic companies that deliver the best online shopping experience. But, how do you stand out in the crowded online marketplace of 2021? By ... read Space And Light Digital reviews & insights
The hardships of 2020 have reinforced the importance of eCommerce to your business. Consumers are ... read Space And Light Digital reviews & insights
NA2 - 92002Los Angeles, United StatesDrone services solve a wide variety of common problems quickly and cheaply for businesses ranging from real estate to industrial. We have extensive experience with aerial cinematography and aerial photography Seattle and the Puget Sound region. The quality of our drone services work speaks for itself, both in the field and the editing room- take ... read Sky Solutions NW reviews & insights
Drone services solve a wide variety of common problems quickly and cheaply for businesses ranging ... read Sky Solutions NW reviews & insights
NA2 - 9Seattle, United StatesStudio 3, Inc. sets the standard for advertising photography and videography with studios in the shadow of the Space Needle in Seattle and the quirky Eastside of Portland. We excel at product, food & drink, footwear, lifestyle, vehicle and technology photography and videography. We have creative expertise in our Pre-Media & Digital Art department and ... read Studio 3 reviews & insights
Studio 3, Inc. sets the standard for advertising photography and videography with studios in the ... read Studio 3 reviews & insights
NA10 - 491974Seattle, United StatesFLUTTER Productions is a Seattle based creative house specializing in photography and film production for social media, print and web. With over 10 years of experience in the industry, our skills extend beyond just capturing stills and video, we produce and direct projects from concept to completion.We offer full Creative production services at FLUTTER. From ... read FLUTTER Productions reviews & insights
FLUTTER Productions is a Seattle based creative house specializing in photography and film production for ... read FLUTTER Productions reviews & insights
NA2 - 9Seattle, United StatesBorn and raised in Wyoming, Jonathan Schmidt earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art from the University of Wyoming. After graduation, Jonathan's first job was that of an Art Director where he gained experience producing graphics for print. Just a few years later, he moved West and has since been living and working in ... read SCHMIDT PRODUCTIONS reviews & insights
Born and raised in Wyoming, Jonathan Schmidt earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art ... read SCHMIDT PRODUCTIONS reviews & insights
NA2 - 9Washington DC, United StatesWe have been creating beautiful videos, crafting stunning animations and making clients happy for years. With our prestigious craftsmanship, remarkable client relationships and passion for problem solving, we will create the perfect video for your audience on any digital device. We have extensive experience in video and post production across a number of industries and ... read The Video & Animation Production Company reviews & insights
We have been creating beautiful videos, crafting stunning animations and making clients happy for years. ... read The Video & Animation Production Company reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 9Sydney, AustraliaMighty Nice is a Sydney-based animation studio internationally recognised for quality creative-driven animations across all media.
Mighty Nice is a Sydney-based animation studio internationally recognised for quality creative-driven animations across all ... read Mighty Nice reviews & insights
NA2 - 9Sydney, AustraliaJumbla is a global creative production company specialising in animation and motion graphics. Our interconnected studios in the UK and Australia collaborate with the world's largest brands, local businesses and creative agencies. Since 2011 we have been building a talent-lead team who are creatively ambitious and eager to collaborate with and listen to our clients. ... read Jumbla reviews & insights
Jumbla is a global creative production company specialising in animation and motion graphics. Our interconnected ... read Jumbla reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 9Melbourne, AustraliaPickle Pictures is a Melbourne-based, full-service corporate video and animation company. Drawing on a finely tuned network of industry professionals, including outstanding writers, animators, directors and cinematographers, and with experience across internal communications, training videos, advertising and promotional videos, Pickle Pictures can tailor a team to suit any job.
Pickle Pictures is a Melbourne-based, full-service corporate video and animation company. Drawing on a finely ... read Pickle Pictures reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 92012Melbourne, AustraliaAs a full service animation studio - Pixel Zoo is equipped to handle pretty much anything. Our studio is based in Brisbane, Australia - but our clients can be found all over the planet!
As a full service animation studio - Pixel Zoo is equipped to handle pretty much ... read Pixel Zoo reviews & insights
< $25/hr50 - 2492013Brisbane, AustraliaPunchy Digital Media is the fastest growing video marketing and strategy agency with clients all around Australia. We produce videos to help business’s rapidly grow online, by increasing their sales and conversions, and explaining what they do in a more emotional and engaging way.
Punchy Digital Media is the fastest growing video marketing and strategy agency with clients all ... read Punchy Digital Media reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 92012Brisbane, AustraliaWe are a cross-disciplinary team of information, interaction, and visual communication designers specializing in the art and science of 3D design & Animation. Our designs are created and characterized by extreme usability & arresting aesthetics and Our deliverables are categorized along those same lines. While we adhere to Standard specifications to ensure the Quality of ... read 3D TRIX reviews & insights
We are a cross-disciplinary team of information, interaction, and visual communication designers specializing in the ... read 3D TRIX reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492013Bengaluru, IndiaWe’ve been fortunate enough to collaborate with some of the best-loved companies in the world, but we don’t let that go to our heads — there’s no difference in how we approach major brands or the freshest startups. No matter the size of our clients’ business, the quality, standard and tech wizardry we apply to ... read Frantic reviews & insights
We’ve been fortunate enough to collaborate with some of the best-loved companies in the world, ... read Frantic reviews & insights
NA10 - 49London, United KingdomResin is a visual effects studio with a specialty in long form series and feature film visual effects. Established in 2006 and a member of Ausfilm our studio is structured around an experienced core team that expands to suit project needs. This structure benefits in two ways, we have the expertise to tackle anything within ... read Resin reviews & insights
Resin is a visual effects studio with a specialty in long form series and feature ... read Resin reviews & insights
< $25/hr10 - 492006Adelaide, AustraliaAt Little Motel, we’re passionate about crafting great animation, motion graphics and film with purpose. Unbounded by style or technique, we team-up with brands, charities and agencies to get ideas moving. Our central Leeds studio has a heap of skills and a ton of experience, but we do more than push buttons (and boundaries). We’re ... read Little Motel reviews & insights
At Little Motel, we’re passionate about crafting great animation, motion graphics and film with purpose. ... read Little Motel reviews & insights
NA2 - 92015United KingdomEach project needs collaborative input to succeed. We listen, think and respond to help your cause...when we're not fashion modeling. We make digital and physical projects like brands, websites, animations and print media. We want our products to work together - like us - for results.
Each project needs collaborative input to succeed. We listen, think and respond to help your ... read TOTLD design reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 92012Adelaide, AustraliaFrankie Films is a video production company based in Adelaide, South Australia. We create promo videos, short documentaries, motion graphics, animation and everything in between.
Frankie Films is a video production company based in Adelaide, South Australia. We create promo ... read Frankie Films reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 92018Adelaide, AustraliaWe have an unparalleled passion for innovative interactive digital media and a proven track record of delivering exceptional products on-time and on-budget. Our accomplished multi-disciplined team crafts apps, experiences, websites, XR, and 3D animation to suit your project and it’s unique requirements.
We have an unparalleled passion for innovative interactive digital media and a proven track record ... read Ambient Media reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9Calgary, CanadaFeature Media is a company with strong values and high standards. We believe that video and animation should be at the heart of any business development, internal comms or operations strategy in order to gain maximum impact. We produce video, animation and VR that is best placed at the heart of a strategic content marketing ... read Feature Media reviews & insights
Feature Media is a company with strong values and high standards. We believe that video ... read Feature Media reviews & insights
NA2 - 92010Leeds, United KingdomWe’re an award-winning specialist video production company – skilled, qualified experts in bringing brands and businesses to screen. We’re film fanatics, fearless problem solvers and a friendly bunch who love the challenge of each new brief. We’re creative, flexible and dependable. That’s why over 80% of our work is repeat custom or client recommendations. But ... read Reel Film reviews & insights
We’re an award-winning specialist video production company – skilled, qualified experts in bringing brands and ... read Reel Film reviews & insights
NA2 - 92015Leeds, United KingdomStorytelling is in our DNA as a company. It’s our reason for being and it’s our greatest hope to help our clients tell their own. We are a video production company with headquarters in Calgary, Alberta. We specialize In Visual Storytelling. We provide our clients with strategic and creative planning around all of their visual ... read V Strategies reviews & insights
Storytelling is in our DNA as a company. It’s our reason for being and it’s ... read V Strategies reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9Calgary, CanadaWe produce digital media that at the heart, tells a story. Where it's a music, promotional, or educational video, it's about story driven content.
We produce digital media that at the heart, tells a story. Where it's a music, ... read Red Bird Creative reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 92011Perth, AustraliaWe are a strategic partner to our clients, immersing ourselves in their business and bringing value through the realisation of great ideas with powerful video and animation content. We connect brands with their audiences.We are a Creative Agency that supports Brands, Agencies and Organisations to achieve their goals through Animation and Video Content.With our large ... read Bearded Fellows reviews & insights
We are a strategic partner to our clients, immersing ourselves in their business and bringing ... read Bearded Fellows reviews & insights
NA10 - 492014Manchester, United KingdomGiant Leap Productions is an exciting and innovative video production company, offering the very best in promotional videos, training videos, advertisements, music videos, short films and live broadcast. Our team of video production professionals care about supporting and helping everyone they work with. We have over 25 years’ experience in the industry and have a ... read Giant Leap Productions reviews & insights
Giant Leap Productions is an exciting and innovative video production company, offering the very best ... read Giant Leap Productions reviews & insights
NA10 - 49Huddersfield, United KingdomSeveer is an award-winning production company and creative content agency based in Manchester. With offices in Manchester and London, and a client-base that stretches around the world, we have a European mind-set and a global reach. Whether we’re working on commercials, creative content, animation, motion graphics or something else entirely, our work is always beautifully ... read Seveer reviews & insights
Seveer is an award-winning production company and creative content agency based in Manchester. With offices ... read Seveer reviews & insights
NA10 - 49London, United Kingdom3rdfloor is a concept-driven video and animation production company based in Woodstock, Cape Town and Oslo. We make short documentary films and motion graphics/Animations to help tell your brands story.
3rdfloor is a concept-driven video and animation production company based in Woodstock, Cape Town and ... read 3rdfloor reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 92014Cape Town, South AfricaWITH A STRONG BACKGROUND ROOTED IN FILM, TELEVISION, ADVERTISING & DESIGN COMMUNICATION, WE SPECIALIZE IN VISUAL EFFECTS, ANIMATION & DIRECTING - ENCOMPASSING HI-END VISUAL EFFECTS FOR FEATURES & TELEVISION, TITLE SEQUENCES, CHANNEL IDENTITIES, PROMOS, BROADCAST DESIGN & COMMERCIAL NARRATIVE.
WITH A STRONG BACKGROUND ROOTED IN FILM, TELEVISION, ADVERTISING & DESIGN COMMUNICATION, WE SPECIALIZE IN ... read Motif Studios reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 9Cape Town, South AfricaWe are engagement marketers that specialise in content creation. Our philosophy is that effective marketing is about customer experience and interaction. Marketing should reach beyond the medium, and speak directly to the individual, thereby developing a relationship with your brand. We’re about personable brand and marketing experiences.
We are engagement marketers that specialise in content creation. Our philosophy is that effective marketing ... read Magos Media reviews & insights
< $25/hr50 - 249Johannesburg, South AfricaChocolate Tribe is a high-end visual effects and animation studio based in sunny Johannesburg, South Africa. We produce work for Feature Film, Television, Commercials and Virtual & Augmented Reality.
Chocolate Tribe is a high-end visual effects and animation studio based in sunny Johannesburg, South ... read Chocolate Tribe reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 92014Johannesburg, South AfricaIf a picture is worth a thousand words, then motion has the capacity to capture the imagination and take it on a trip through time and space in a matter of frames. Understanding the power of motion, Blatch seeks to express his clients’ vision through the use of motion graphics across a range of new ... read Blatch reviews & insights
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then motion has the capacity to capture ... read Blatch reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 92006Johannesburg, South AfricaWelcome to BlackFly TTL, content craftsmen and women who specialise in making your message impossible to ignore. We’re a crack team of cool creative people who love making cool creative stuff. And because we’re all at the top of our game, we never cease cranking out unconventional, out-of-the-box content that smashes the mould.
Welcome to BlackFly TTL, content craftsmen and women who specialise in making your message impossible ... read BlackFly reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 92015Johannesburg, South AfricaFounded in 2009, Diprente is an award-winning, independent, Johannesburg-based production house. Our activities span development, financing and production of television content and motion pictures for audiences worldwide. We are driven by a dedication to crafting distinct and entertaining stories that embody our taste and sensibilities throughout the creative spectrum. Diprente operates under the following divisions: ... read Diprente Films reviews & insights
Founded in 2009, Diprente is an award-winning, independent, Johannesburg-based production house. Our activities span development, ... read Diprente Films reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 92009Johannesburg, South AfricaWhen it comes to digital marketing, there’s no better way to get your message across and connect with your audience than with video. However, it’s not just about putting videos out there. You need to work with a video production company that can develop a creative and engaging video campaign that will deliver great results. ... read Bee Video Production reviews & insights
When it comes to digital marketing, there’s no better way to get your message across ... read Bee Video Production reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9Toronto, CanadaWe do 3 things and do them well. Branding. Websites. Animation. We’re just as technical as we are creative. The height of our technical achievement was the development of an online comparison site for business utilities. There is literally nothing we cannot do with WordPress! We love what we do and it shows.Our clients come ... read Design By Day reviews & insights
We do 3 things and do them well. Branding. Websites. Animation. We’re just as technical ... read Design By Day reviews & insights
NA10 - 49Manchester, United KingdomFortiche Prod is a creative studio specialized in 3D animations and visual F/X for commercials, music videos, video games and various digital contents. Based in Paris, we're a focused team of artists and movie directors constantly exploring new ways of producing top-notch images. Our studio is taking on the whole creative process from concept to ... read Fortiche reviews & insights
Fortiche Prod is a creative studio specialized in 3D animations and visual F/X for commercials, ... read Fortiche reviews & insights
< $25/hr50 - 2492009Paris, FranceHue Dada ! Productions is a brand new 3D animation studio based in Paris, France. Hue Dada ! Productions places technological innovations at the heart of the whole production process thanks to a secure, progressive and evolutionary pipeline, a guarantee that our teams will besuper-efficient, that we will have on-demand flexibility for our clientsand are ... read Hue Dada Productions reviews & insights
Hue Dada ! Productions is a brand new 3D animation studio based in Paris, France. ... read Hue Dada Productions reviews & insights
< $25/hr10 - 492019Paris, FranceFlow Creative is a multi-award winning branding and content creation agency. We create anything from fully integrated campaigns and TV commercials, to websites, social media campaigns and animated explainer videos. We’re united by our passion for beautiful design, and an honest and authentic approach. Combining a vast collective experience with fresh perspective, we create memorable ... read FLOW Creative reviews & insights
Flow Creative is a multi-award winning branding and content creation agency. We create anything from ... read FLOW Creative reviews & insights
NA2 - 92016Manchester, United KingdomLocated in Paris, Monarch.tv is the result of a fusion between Gobo Animation and Gone FX, to create a full-fledged 3d animation and visual effects studio dedicated to bringing life to your ideas, from early concept stages to final post production.
Located in Paris, Monarch.tv is the result of a fusion between Gobo Animation and Gone ... read monarch reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 92014Paris, FranceWe’re a film and animation production company with offices in York and Manchester. Established in 2007, we’ve built our reputation on trust, reliability and outstanding results. But Digifish is much more than just another reputable video production company - it’s a team of very brilliant and talented people. Our team includes award winning script-writers, animators ... read Digifish reviews & insights
We’re a film and animation production company with offices in York and Manchester. Established in ... read Digifish reviews & insights
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Strong execution but broader service mix. High-quality generalists - good fit if your project crosses multiple disciplines in one engagement.
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