Eric Miller Animation Studios
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About Eric Miller Animation Studios
Eric Miller Animation Studios is an independent animation and visual effects boutique founded in July 2014 by producer and production supervisor Eric M. Miller. Based in Los Angeles, the studio specializes in 3D character animation and original storytelling, developing animated shorts, web series and episodic concepts alongside a history of commercial production.
Its work brings together character performance, visual development and effects for film, television, advertising and digital media. The studio's capabilities extend from early story consultation, character and environment design, and storyboards through animation, compositing, editorial and sound. Its broader production offering also encompasses 2D animation, motion graphics, simulation, tracking and interactive content, allowing projects to combine several techniques within a single creative brief.
Original stories and development
Original intellectual property is a central part of the studio's activity. Its projects include Bink, a 3D animated short, teaser and web series created by Eric M. Miller and Charlie Petrek, with writing by Miller and Jared White. Other development work includes Brighten Up, an animated comedy short created and directed by Jared White, and Firefly Woods, an animated fantasy project.
The development process includes world building, visual exploration and preparation of material for pitching original properties. Production support can also involve budgeting, assembling talent, creating pitch packets and managing milestones, connecting creative development with the practical requirements of getting a project made.
Commercial foundations
The company's early commercial work included animation and visual effects for Toys "R" Us campaigns, combining motion graphics, puppetry and computer animation. Its reported portfolio also spans toy-related web entertainment, automotive display animation and music videos.
Around 2015, Miller organized the business into two complementary brands. Eric Miller Animation Studios became the creative home for internally developed properties, while Moonward Studios handles work-for-hire animation and production services. This arrangement distinguishes original development from commissioned production while retaining a shared foundation in animation, design and visual effects.
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Founder background
Before establishing the studio, Eric Miller spent nearly seven years in production management at DreamWorks Animation, working across modeling, surfacing, layout, rigging and character effects. His experience included supervising crews of up to 60 artists across distributed production pipelines. Industry advisor Ken Bielenberg supported his transition into independent production.
Production model
The studio describes a small core team supported by a scalable, cloud-connected network of freelance artists, modelers, animators and technical directors worldwide. Teams expand according to production requirements.
Campaign recognition and collaboration
The studio's portfolio describes delivering 25 VFX vignettes for the Toys "R" Us 2014 Holiday Campaign in collaboration with The Escape Pod and director Daniel Hashimoto. The campaign received a Nielsen Top Five Most Memorable nomination for 2014; the recognition concerned the campaign rather than a standalone studio award.
Animation community
In 2015, Miller founded The Creators Society, a separate nonprofit professional association for animation practitioners. Its activities include podcasts, educational workshops, mentoring and networking events.
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Where Eric Miller Animation Studios is based
- 10349 Petit Ave, Granada Hills, CA 91344, United StatesLos Angeles, California, United States
Los Angeles office
HeadquartersOverall headquarters and primary operating base in the Granada Hills district of Los Angeles.
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