Anttu Harlin

CEO, Founder at Gigglebug Entertainment

Anttu Harlin has a diverse work experience in the animation industry. Anttu is currently the CEO and Founder of Gigglebug Entertainment, where they have been since 2013. Gigglebug Entertainment is a leading creator and producer of original kids' content in the Nordics. Anttu's role involves developing and producing original content and co-productions, as well as providing animation as a service.

Prior to Gigglebug Entertainment, Anttu co-founded and served as a partner at Boutique Animation Oy from 2007 to 2018. Boutique Animation focuses on pushing the boundaries of commercial animation with visually stunning visuals and captivating storytelling.

Anttu also gained experience at Character Business Ltd, where they worked as an Editor, Producer, Compositor, Animator, and Editor from 2005 to 2007. Before that, they worked as a freelance digital artist from 2003 to 2005. Anttu also had a role as a Digital Artist at Mindhunters Ltd in 2002.

Overall, Anttu Harlin has demonstrated their expertise and passion for animation through their various roles in the industry.

Anttu Harlin's education history begins with their enrollment at the International School of Helsinki from 1992 to 1998. During this period, they obtained a graduate degree; however, the field of study is not specified. Following this, Anttu attended the University of Brighton from 1999 to 2002, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Theatre and Visual Art.

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Helsinki, Finland

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Gigglebug Entertainment

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Gigglebug Entertainment is the leading creator and producer of original kids content in the Nordics. Founded and managed by Executive Producer Anttu Harlin and Creative Director Joonas Utti, Gigglebug’s mission is to draw next-generation joy. The company develops and produces original content and co-productions and provides animation as a service, including TV-series, games, shorts, gifs, & digital micro content. Its original IP’s have been licensed to books, music, live events, messaging and other consumer products. Gigglebug’s credits include The Unstoppable Yellow Yeti for Disney, Best & Bester for Nickelodeon International, Last Kids on Earth for Atomic Cartoons, 101 Dalmatian Street for Disney and Gigglebug, first launched as an app, with over 1 million downloads and #1 chart positions in 64 countries. The flagship production is a 360-franchise inspired by the emotional objectives in the Finnish curriculum. The company stands for Nordic playfulness. An attitude - taking Nordic honesty, equality, creativity and high quality, and squeezing it all into the most constructive kids content on the planet.


Headquarters

Helsinki, Finland

Employees

51-200

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