MOONDOG Animation Studio

MOONDOG Animation Studio is an American animation and immersive media studio based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Founded in 2012, it produces character-driven animation and interactive experiences for entertainment, commercial and educational audiences. Its work combines digital storytelling with production for screens, public attractions and physical visitor environments.

The studio offers script-to-screen production for feature films, episodic television and streaming series, commercials and digital shorts. Its animation capabilities encompass both 3D CGI and 2D production, supported by story development, concept art, character design and visual development. Production services extend through modeling, character rigging, texturing, lighting, rendering and compositing, connecting early creative development with finished animated content.

Animation and original stories

MOONDOG’s animation work includes Weird Waters, a CGI fantasy series co-produced with Wayletta Productions and Meticulous Media and distributed internationally by 9 Story Media Group. The studio has also worked on the children’s adventure series Windy Weatherfoot and The Life and Trials of Willy Grunch, an animated short series based on characters created by Alain Auderset and produced in partnership with Water Missions International.

Alongside commissioned production, the company participates in original intellectual property development and co-production. Its work in this area extends to franchise development, licensing support, merchandising and promotional animation, linking the development of characters and story worlds with opportunities beyond an individual production.

Experiences beyond the screen

The studio develops interactive kiosks, 4D theater content, projection mapping, virtual and augmented reality experiences, and media for themed attractions. Reported projects include interactive kiosks and graphics for the Apollo 11 anniversary retrofit at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Saturn V Center, alongside interactive environments and guest displays for the St. Louis Aquarium.

Its broader commercial portfolio includes animation and visual content for brands such as Michelin, Nesquik, Under Armour, Estée Lauder and Chanel. The studio also contributed character design and 3D modeling to the PlaySK8 digital collectible collection.