Loogaroo

Loogaroo is an independent Canadian animation and digital production studio based in Miramichi, New Brunswick. Founded in 2009 by animator and entrepreneur Eugene “Gene” Fowler, it produces 2D animation for television, streaming, web entertainment and commercial projects. Its work also extends to interactive games, mobile applications and digital media.

The studio was established following the closure of Fowler’s previous company, Fatkat Animation Studios. Loogaroo is a separate business, with its own production history beginning in 2009. It brings together experienced Maritime artists to deliver animation services and develop original intellectual property.

Animation and production

Loogaroo’s capabilities span concept development, character design, background painting, storyboarding and animatics through animation clean-up, in-betweening, scene assembly, compositing and editing. Its production work includes digital cut-out and traditional animation, alongside game art, interactive assets and commercial explainers. The studio serves children’s and youth programming, general entertainment, advertising, independent film and documentary production.

Its early work included a partnership with Cookie Jar Entertainment and Clockwork Zoo on 26 half-hour episodes of Caillou Season 5. For Axe Cop, Loogaroo supplied clean-up and in-between animation in collaboration with Mighty Pants Media and Floyd County Productions. Other projects include Celebrity Animal Encounters, Gru’s Minions, Agro Fun, Ms. Brickles and Goodwin Vs Badwin.

Regional storytelling and development

Loogaroo also contributes to francophone and children’s productions, including Feeli Tout with Rivard Productions and La Brigade with Manito Media. Its portfolio includes Canot Cocasse and historical reenactment animation for the documentary Prefab!, demonstrating applications of its animation work beyond episodic entertainment.

Alongside commissioned production, the studio develops its own projects. These include an animated adaptation of Maximichien in development with CBC/Radio-Canada. Its combination of service production, collaborative series work and original development connects the studio’s Atlantic Canadian base with wider broadcast and digital markets.