Animatò

Studio Overview

Animatò is an independent animation production studio based in Turin, Italy, specializing in the development and production of 2D digital and cut-out animated content. Founded in 2020, the studio serves as a creative hub for original intellectual property (IP) and provides full-pipeline production services for European television networks and streaming platforms. Animatò operates as a key production entity within the Watch Next Media / Superprod Group, a major international player in the animation industry.

Core Capabilities

The studio manages the full lifecycle of animated content, from initial concept development to final delivery. Its expertise includes:

• Pre-Production: Development of literary and graphic bibles, concept art, visual development, and storyboarding.
• Production: 2D digital and cut-out animation, character rigging, layout, background art, and digital color styling.
• Co-Production: Structuring and executing multi-territory European co-productions, collaborating with partners in France, Bulgaria, and Italy to meet the delivery standards of broadcasters such as Rai Kids and Canal+.

Production Philosophy

Animatò is committed to fostering emerging talent while leveraging the experience of industry veterans. The studio utilizes a hybrid production model, combining its on-site team at the UltraspaZio Tech hub in Turin with a network of remote European artists. The studio is a member of Cartoon Italia and maintains a strong presence at international industry markets, including the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Cartoon Forum.

Notable Projects

• The Crunchers (La Famiglia Skrokkiazeppi): A 52 x 11-minute 2D comedy series following a family of trolls adjusting to human life, co-produced with Je Suis Bien Content and Studio Zmei.
• Nate is Late: Providing 2D production and service support for the series produced by Watch Next Media.
• Wild Kat: Contributing 2D animation production to this action-comedy series.
• Eglefino: An animated television special produced in collaboration with Enanimation.