MACK Animation

MACK Animation is a Hannover-based 3D CGI animation studio producing theatrical features and media for themed entertainment. Operating as part of the MACK Group, the studio combines feature-film production with stereoscopic, 4D and motion-based attraction media for cinemas, theme parks and immersive destinations.

Founded in 1999 as Ambient Entertainment by producer-director Holger Tappe and Stefan Mischke, the company began with commercial work before expanding into long-form animation. Its early landmark was Back to Gaya (2004), described as Germany’s first fully computer-animated feature film. The studio subsequently delivered family features including Impy’s Island, Impy’s Wonderland, Animals United, and Tarzan 3D.

In 2018, the continuing studio operations were rebranded as MACK Animation following a partnership with MackMedia and integration into the MACK Group. The company retains its Hannover production base while developing work for both screen entertainment and location-based experiences.

Production capabilities

• CGI animated feature films and character-driven storytelling
• Stereoscopic 3D, 4D cinema and motion-base media
• Flying Theater, simulator ride and dark-ride content
• Character modelling, rigging, texturing, animation, lighting and compositing
• End-to-end production from script development and storyboarding through rendering and colour grading
• Custom media formats for curved-screen, dome-theatre and attraction environments

Screen and attraction work

MACK Animation’s credits span feature films, 4D productions and destination media. These include Monster Family, Monster Family 2, The Little Vampire 3D, Voletarium: Flying Over Europe, Flying Over Kazakhstan, Eatrenalin, and Grand Prix of Europe. Its attraction work also includes The Time Carousel, The Secret of Balthasar Castle, and Snorri 4D – Catch Me If You Candy.

The studio’s work sits at the intersection of animation production and themed entertainment, adapting cinematic techniques for large-format, stereoscopic and ride-integrated experiences as well as conventional theatrical releases.