Lighthouse Studios is a 2D animation studio located in the beautiful medieval city of Kilkenny, Ireland.  Creating story-driven entertainment for both adults and kids, the studio develops its own IP and works with content giants such as Apple TV+, Amazon, Netflix and Warner Bros. Its crew is made up of over 20 nationalities and has an almost equal gender split. It is one of the fastest growing animation companies in Ireland. Based in the stunning Hogwarts style building that is Kieran's College, it has the luxury of lots of space set in very green surroundings. Set up in 2017 it is owned by Mercury Filmworks in Canada and Cartoon Saloon in KK. 

Animation

Lighthouse Studios

Lighthouse Studios' headquarters in Kilkenny, Ireland

This department focuses on creating and overseeing the visual elements of projects, ensuring cohesive artistic style and quality.

Art Direction

The Animation and Rigging Team at Lighthouse Studios is responsible for bringing characters to life through meticulous animation and sophisticated rigging. This includes preparing scenes, character builds, and rigging for various productions, including feature films and streaming content. The team works on creating fluid and expressive movements while ensuring that the characters can be easily manipulated for both 2D and cutout animation. They collaborate closely with layout artists, background artists, and FX designers to ensure that all elements merge seamlessly to tell compelling stories.

Animation and Rigging Team

This department focuses on the creation and production of animated content utilizing various animation techniques.

Animation Department

The Production Team at Lighthouse Studios is responsible for ensuring the seamless execution of animation projects from concept to delivery. This includes managing schedules, budgets, and resources while coordinating between various departments to meet the creative and technical requirements of both original IPs and third-party projects. They work closely with clients like Apple TV+, Amazon, Netflix, and Warner Bros., ensuring high-quality outputs that align with industry standards and client expectations.

Production Team

This department manages employee relations, recruitment, benefits administration, and organizational development.

Human Resources

This department specializes in creating and integrating digital visual effects into media productions.

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Animation and Rigging Team

Animation Department

Production Team

Human Resources

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