Brazen Animation
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- 2013
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About Brazen Animation
Brazen Animation was an independent Texas animation and creative production studio working across entertainment, advertising, game cinematics and interactive experiences. Its production capabilities combined CG character animation with visual development, 2D animation and hybrid animation techniques. Physical studio operations ceased in 2026 following a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing and liquidation of production assets.
Founded by Bryan Engram and Ryan Iltis, the business began with team formation in late 2013 and formally launched in September 2014. Its initial team brought experience from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Blue Sky Studios, Sony Pictures Imageworks and Reel FX. Over the following decade, Brazen produced commissioned work alongside original intellectual properties.
Animation and production
The studio's work ranged from concept development and storyboarding through character design, modeling, rigging, animation and look development. Its broader production offering included motion graphics, visual effects, editorial, audio design and color grading, with live-action integration delivered through partner studios.
Brazen contributed to game and entertainment projects including the Magic: The Gathering — Bloomburrow cinematic trailer, Valorant: Bridge of Progress, Marvel Snap: Grand Arena and cinematics for multiple seasons of Fortnite. Its work on Dragon Age: The Veilguard included look development and cinematics lighting. The studio also worked on animated series production for The Chosen Adventures and developed original short films including Tempest, To Be and Kid116.
Interactive development
Beyond linear animation, Brazen developed augmented and virtual reality experiences for commercial and location-based settings. Its capabilities included real-time engine integration and interactive experiences for Oculus, HTC Vive and mobile AR platforms.
In May 2025, the studio introduced Brazen Games, an internal game development division. Its first announced title was Green Ember: Helmer in the Dragon Tomb, an action-adventure RPG published by Longtreader Games. The division expanded the studio's activities into game development while remaining part of the same operating company.
More about Brazen Animation
Recognition
- Tempest, the studio's original animated short, received Angel Studios' Torch Award in 2023.
- The Magic: The Gathering | Bloomburrow trailer received a Clio Award and a NYX Grand Game Award. The NYX listing identifies Brazen Animation as the entrant and Wizards of the Coast as the client.
Creative collaborations and operating model
In 2024, Brazen expanded its creative director roster through a partnership with Brandon Oldenburg and Limbert Fabian, the directing duo known as InBetween.
The studio engaged distributed remote talent, including artists in the UK, France, Germany and Australia, while centralizing physical production at its Texas facility.
Corporate leadership record
The supplied Texas corporate record identifies co-founder Bryan Engram as a director and manager. Following the 2026 bankruptcy filing, Robert Yaquinto, Jr. became the Chapter 7 trustee responsible for the estate; this is distinct from an ongoing studio executive role.
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Where Brazen Animation is based
- Richardson, Texas, United States
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