Mousetrappe
- Open roles
- 0
- Founded
- 2005
- Employees
- 1-10
- Offices
- 0
About Mousetrappe
Mousetrappe was an immersive media design and production studio creating media-based attractions, architectural projection shows, museum installations and live entertainment. Founded in 2005 by Daren Ulmer, the company combined cinematic storytelling, animation and technical production for experiences presented across buildings, theatrical stages, dome screens and other specialized display environments.
Its work spanned themed entertainment, cultural institutions, observation decks and location-based experiences. Productions ranged from large-scale nighttime spectaculars to intimate historical storytelling, with media designed around the physical setting and the audience’s movement through an attraction. The studio’s capabilities included creative direction, narrative development, attraction scripting, digital animation, visual effects, digital matte painting and audio design.
Media designed for physical experiences
Mousetrappe developed projection-mapping content for complex architectural surfaces, stereoscopic ride films, immersive dome media and extreme-resolution installations. Its production services extended into technical delivery through media-system consultation, projection alignment, playback geometry, on-site calibration and installation support. This combination connected creative development with the practical requirements of presenting media in permanent attractions and live venues.
The studio’s portfolio included the opening celebration for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort, Disney’s The Magic, The Memories, and You! and Happily Ever After, and the immersive pre-show for Space Shuttle Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Museum work included Beyond All Boundaries, the National WWII Museum’s 4D cinematic experience executive-produced by Tom Hanks, followed by Expressions of America and the Priddy Family Foundation Freedom Theater.
Other projects included media for One World Observatory, flying theatre and simulator films for Ferrari Land, the Hypersphere 360 dome ride experience at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, and projected scenery for concert presentations at the Hollywood Bowl.
In November 2021, Medici XD acquired Mousetrappe as its dedicated media division. The studio continued creative production within the group and collaborated with its interactive and mechanical ride divisions. Mousetrappe concluded operations in July 2025, ending twenty years in business.
More about Mousetrappe
Founder’s background
Daren Ulmer’s background included Walt Disney Imagineering’s entertainment and music production departments before establishing the studio.
Production model and technology
- A small full-time core team was supplemented during production peaks by a global network of freelance animators, technical directors and contract artists.
- The studio’s technical work included media at resolutions up to 30K pixels and Unreal Engine 5 production for 360-degree dome presentations.
- Hardware integration included projection partnerships with Panasonic Connect.
Notable credits
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Current and former locations of Mousetrappe
- 111 W. Verdugo Ave, Burbank, CA 91502, United StatesBurbank, California, United States
Burbank office
Former officeClosed 2025
Former overall headquarters, corporate seat and primary creative production facility. Physical operations ceased in July 2025.
- Orlando, Florida, United States
Orlando office
Former officeClosed 2025
Former regional field office supporting Central Florida theme park clients and attraction installations. Operations ceased in July 2025.
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