Knifewing Entertainment

Knifewing Entertainment is an independent animation studio developing original 2D and CGI/3D animated series, films, and culturally grounded digital content. Launched in 2026, the Gallup-based studio was created to expand professional animation and film opportunities in northwestern New Mexico while centering authentic Indigenous and Native American storytelling.

The studio builds on the production infrastructure and creative legacy of Knifewing Productions and Native Stars Studios. That background brings experience in media production, live events, audio, recording, and community-facing cultural work to its dedicated animation initiative.

Animation capabilities

Knifewing Entertainment's work spans the development and production process for animated projects, including:

• Concept development, scripting, storyboarding, animatics, and visual development
• 2D animation production pipelines
• CGI character modeling and animation
• Character design, world-building, background painting, and environment art
• Voice casting, audio production, and dubbing in Indigenous languages
• Co-production and creative partnership services

Its primary markets include television and streaming entertainment, family and youth programming, and Indigenous cultural arts and heritage media.

In production

The studio's flagship project is Soaring Eagles United, also titled Soaring Eagles — A Great New Mexico Animated Series. The original 2D series is planned as 26 twenty-two-minute episodes and follows seven Native teenage girls from four Indigenous Nations. At a soccer training camp, they discover that they are descendants of ancient protectors and begin journeys to ancestral lands, where heritage, leadership, and environmental responsibility shape their mission.

The series is directed by Diné filmmaker Shaadiin Tome and is being co-produced with animation producer Mike Young. During 2026, Knifewing Entertainment recruited production leads, animation talent, character designers, background artists, and Indigenous voice performers as the project moved through active pre-production.

By combining animation production with culturally specific narrative development, the studio is building a platform for Indigenous-led stories in episodic animated entertainment.