Dwarf Animation Studio

Dwarf Animation Studio is a French 3D CGI animation and visual-effects studio based in Pérols in the Montpellier metropolitan area. Founded in 2010 by Olivier Pinol, it develops and delivers animation for episodic television, feature films and international co-productions, combining visual development and technical production expertise.

The studio’s work spans the full animation pipeline, from storyboarding, asset creation, modelling, texturing, rigging and layout through lighting, look development, shading, animation, compositing and final delivery. Its capabilities also include technical troubleshooting, editorial support and visual-effects integration.

Production and technology

Dwarf focuses on high-end character and environment animation and uses real-time CG workflows, including Unreal Engine, to support production across layout, lighting and rendering. The studio also develops proprietary tools and integrates GPU-accelerated rendering infrastructure into its pipeline.

Screen work

Selected production credits include:

• Trash Truck / Hank et le camion poubelle
• Monsters at Work (Season 1)
• My Dad the Bounty Hunter
• Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie
• Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir (Season 6)

Dwarf is also co-producing the animated feature Twisted (also known as Badalisc) with Mediawan Kids & Family and Palomar, while developing original projects including Plastic Land.

Since June 2023, Dwarf Animation Studio has been majority owned by france.tv studio. The studio remains artistically and operationally independent, with founder Olivier Pinol continuing as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Creative Officer.