Marcus Richards
Los Angeles is a bustling city known for its film and entertainment industry, the heart of it being the Animation sector. Unlike other regions, new animation startups in LA do not just contribute to the traditional film industry, but also explore avenues like 3D technologies, E-Commerce, Virtual Reality, Blockchain and Gaming. With their novel ideas and technological advancement, these startups have remodeled the Animation Industry. Here we bring you some of the most intriguing Animation startups that have their genesis in 2020 or later.
All these companies offer their unique take on animation and related technologies, expanding the horizons of possibilities and pushing technical boundaries. Some are reshaping traditional methods of animation; some are inventing new industries, while others are infusing animation into sectors like E-Commerce, Gaming and Virtual Reality.
Explore this exciting world of animation startups in Los Angeles, featuring companies with diverse goals, from engaging in pre-production and film making services using innovative software to creating delightful collectible LED lighting products licensed from a variety of Japanese and Korean IPs.
Backlot
Founded by Daniel Citron, Backlot is a media agency that functions in pre-production, animation, graphic design, film making, and videography services. With its pioneering software, Backlot has simplified the traditional methods of film production, allowing filmmakers to render their entire film in 3D, and consequently reducing the associated risks and expenses.
Follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Otaku Lamps
Otaku Lamps is an E-Commerce startup that creates collectible LED lighting products, licensed from over 20+ recognized Japanese and Korean IPs. LED lamps have become the latest addition to the official merchandise industry, and Otaku Lamps is leading the trend. Stay updated with them on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Modern Logic
Modern Logic is a design studio that specializes in conceptual design, animation, VFX, and immersive content, and partners with agencies, brands, and other creatives to narrate striking stories through various mediums. Connect with them on LinkedIn.
Pipeline
Being a part of the Animation and Graphic Design Industry, Pipeline is revising the way we look at these sectors. Follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
MANNA
Started by Gennadiy Zhuga and Oleg Dre, MANNA has revamped the animation sector by introducing real-time animation of any live performance with intuitive control of lifelike avatars and interactive 3D streaming platforms that allow collaborative XR content creation. Stay connected with them on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Pixelburn Entertainment
Founded by Alberto Alejandro Marrero Díaz, Dariel Corrales, and Elvys Grullón Ruiz, Pixelburn Entertainment specializes in designing and developing videgames Play to Earn (P2E), and anime with NFT, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies technologies. Connect with them on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
