Nørlum

Nørlum is a Danish animation studio based in Viborg, specializing in story-driven, hand-drawn and digital 2D animation. Founded in 2010, it works as both a production studio and an international co-producer, contributing to animated features, television series, short films and commercial projects. Alongside production partnerships, the studio develops original story worlds and feature-film intellectual property.

International animation partnerships

A significant early collaboration was Song of the Sea (2014), co-produced with Ireland’s Cartoon Saloon and directed by Tomm Moore. Nørlum animated approximately half of the film in Denmark. The production received an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature, bringing international attention to the studio’s feature-animation work.

Its European collaborations include Rémi Chayé’s Long Way North (2015), produced with Sacrebleu Productions, and Calamity, a Childhood of Martha Jane Cannary (2020), with Maybe Movies and 2 Minutes. These films received the Annecy Audience Award and Cristal for Best Feature respectively. Nørlum also co-produced The Ape Star (2021) with LEE Film and supplied 2D animation for Disney Television Animation’s Big Hero 6: The Series.

The studio’s work extends beyond animated features and series. Its portfolio includes the short film Solar Walk, animation sequences for the documentary We Are Not Princesses, and commercial animation such as Detroit Zoo: Where Life Connects. These projects span entertainment, documentary storytelling and brand communication.

Development and production

Nørlum’s services cover pre-production, visual development, concept art, storyboarding and animation production. Its reported capabilities also include visual effects and AR/VR experiences. The studio serves theatrical, broadcast, streaming, advertising and nonprofit projects, combining commissioned animation with co-production and original development.

The business restructured its corporate framework in 2019 while continuing its animation operations in Viborg. As of the November 2026 research, its project slate includes Dante, a feature co-production with Sweden’s LEE Film, and Spirit Seeker, an original animated feature in development or pre-production.