Nori Productions

Nori Productions is an independent American animation studio based in Burbank, California. Structured as a specialized production entity, it was created to develop, produce and launch its flagship property, Damian Ghostkeeper, a 2D animated comedy pilot with dark-fantasy elements.

The studio’s work centers on bold, unconventional character-driven entertainment. Its production capabilities span visual development, character design, storyboarding, animatics, rough and clean-up animation, voice direction, dialogue recording, audio engineering and promotional asset creation. Nori Productions also develops pitch decks and series bibles for its animated projects.

Current production

Damian Ghostkeeper is a TV-PG comedy pilot aimed at teen and young-adult audiences. Set in the underworld city of “Hellywood,” the story follows Damian, a wealthy and flamboyant demon child, and Gretchen, his cynical babysitter. The project combines energetic character comedy with an edgy dark-fantasy setting.

The studio uses a hybrid production model. Visual development, design and 2D animation are conducted remotely, with an emphasis on California-based artists, while voiceover direction and recording are coordinated from Burbank. This approach supports a distributed creative team while retaining an in-person base for recording sessions and regional creative direction.

Creative focus

• Full-pipeline 2D animation production
• Character, environment and prop design
• Visual development and concept art
• Storyboarding, story revisions and animatic production
• Voice casting, direction and audio production
• Promotional assets and merchandise design

Founded and led by director and creator Theo Smith, Nori Productions remains in active production on Damian Ghostkeeper. Its public presence includes an official website, project-focused social channels and a merchandise storefront offering items associated with the pilot.