Metacube
- Open roles
- 0
- Founded
- 2002
- Employees
- 51-200
- Offices
- 2
About Metacube
Metacube is an independent animation and visual effects studio based in Guadalajara, Mexico. Founded in 2002 by filmmaker and designer Carlos Eduardo Gutiérrez Medrano, the company develops original intellectual property and produces CGI animation for theatrical features, television, advertising and digital entertainment. Its early design operations expanded into full-scale digital animation and film production from 2005 onwards.
The studio’s formative work included commercial visual effects and computer-generated imagery for clients such as Cinépolis, Dulces Vero, Telmex, Cemex, Tetra Pak and Nokia, alongside contributions to Mexican live-action films. This commercial foundation preceded its development of original animated properties rooted in Mexican culture and storytelling.
Original film and television
A major production is Día de Muertos, released internationally as Salma’s Big Wish in 2019. Developed over more than a decade, the CGI feature was directed by Carlos Gutiérrez Medrano, with Juan José Medina as animation director and Estefani Gaona as producer. The film screened in the official selections of the Annecy and Shanghai international film festivals and received a Mexican theatrical release through Videocine.
Metacube also produced The Sugar Skulls, a children’s animated television miniseries directed by Ricardo Torres. Acquired by Discovery Kids Latin America, the series extended the studio’s original animation work into regional children’s broadcasting. Its earlier production history includes Batallón 52, a historical animation initiative marking the Mexican Bicentennial in 2010.
Production capabilities
The company offers a full CGI production pipeline, with capabilities spanning production design, modeling, character rigging, facial animation and rendering. Its broader services include 2D animation, compositing, editorial, previsualization, motion capture and rotoscoping, supporting both original productions and commissioned animation or visual effects work.
Alongside its main production base in Guadalajara, Metacube maintains an executive presence in Mexico City for co-production coordination, distribution relationships and commercial partnerships.
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Leadership
- Carlos Eduardo Gutiérrez Medrano serves as CEO.
- Alejandro de Icaza is Executive Producer.
- Stefan de la Canal is Marketing and Distribution Director.
- Estefani Gaona Gochicoa is Lead Producer.
Production methods
The report describes a CGI pipeline using motion capture systems, deep learning techniques and ShotGrid production management to coordinate production.
Recognition and collaboration
- Día de Muertos received the CANACINE Award for Best Animated Film; the recognition belongs to the film.
- Cinema Management Group handled worldwide sales and international distribution for the feature, with Symbiosis Technologies participating as an international CGI co-production partner.
- The 2010 bicentennial animation initiative Batallón 52 involved collaboration with IMCINE, COECYTJAL and CANIETI.
Notable credits
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Where Metacube is based
- Avenida Ignacio L. Vallarta 2310, Colonia Arcos Vallarta, C.P. 44130 Guadalajara, Jalisco, MexicoGuadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Guadalajara office
HeadquartersAbout this office
Overall headquarters and primary animation and VFX production studio. The report also identifies directory listings at Av. Adolfo López Mateos Nte 400, without establishing a separate office.
- Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City office
Secondary executive production and liaison branch supporting co-production coordination, distribution relations and commercial partnerships.
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