Antaruxa

Antaruxa is a Spanish animation and digital visual-effects studio based in Galicia. Operating as ANTARUXA SL, it works across 2D and 3D computer animation, CGI, visual effects and digital post-production for feature films, television, advertising, music and other screen projects.

Its production capability spans the animation pipeline from visual development, concept art, storyboarding and character design through layout, modelling, texturing, rigging, lighting, shading, animation, compositing, rendering and sound design. The studio also provides pre-visualisation, motion graphics, teaser development and technical consulting, combining service work with the development of proprietary projects.

Screen work

Antaruxa has contributed to animated features, series, shorts, music videos and game cinematics. Its credits include:

• Valentina (2021), for which it co-produced the film and delivered CGI cinematography and 3D character animation
• Another Day of Life (2018), an animated documentary feature
• Disney Latin America's Nivis, amigos de otro mundo
• Momonsters and Momonsters The Movie, with work including layout, 3D modelling and production management
• Los Argonautas y la Moneda de Oro, Animágika, Mariem, Super Valentina, Sandjake and cinematics for The Waylanders

The studio's work on Valentina formed part of the feature's 2022 Goya Award for Best Animated Film. It has also worked with international networks and entertainment partners including Disney, RTVE and Platige Image, alongside Spanish producers such as Big Bang Box, Portocabo and Abano Producións.

Current focus

Led by director Joaquín Álvarez Méndez, Antaruxa continues to balance animation production services with original development. Recent and developing work cited in the research includes the documentary and artistic collaboration Mariem, made with Javier Corcuera, and the animated short Cándida Foresta, supported by Ibermedia Next.