Smiley Guy Studios
- Open roles
- 0
- Founded
- 1998
- Employees
- 11-50
- Offices
- 1
About Smiley Guy Studios
Smiley Guy Studios is an independent Canadian animation and digital media production company based in Toronto, Ontario. Founded in 1998 by Canadian Film Centre alumni Jeremy Diamond, Adrian Carter and Denny Silverthorne Jr., it works across adult animation, children's programming and cross-platform entertainment. Its capabilities combine television production, animation, interactive media and audio post-production.
The studio's early television work includes Odd Job Jack, the animated sitcom starring Don McKellar. The project originated as the online cartoon The Seen before running for four seasons on The Comedy Network. Its subsequent production, co-production and animation credits include Corner Gas Animated, The Dating Guy, Sons of Butcher, Hotbox and Turbo Dogs. Its children's programming also includes Pillars of Freedom, a civics series for TVO.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the studio produced animation for two American prime-time television projects: Pop TV's One Day at a Time: “The Politics Episode” and ABC's black-ish: “Election Special Pt. 2”. These productions sit alongside a portfolio spanning animated television, web series and family entertainment.
Production capabilities
Smiley Guy Studios offers services from initial development through final delivery. Pre-production work includes script development, visual development, character design, storyboards, animatics, casting and voice direction. Production capabilities encompass 2D digital and vector animation, 3D CGI, motion graphics and combinations of live action and animation.
Its post-production services include picture editing, visual effects, compositing, title design, sound editing, original music, mixing and mastering. The studio also develops games, mobile and web applications, virtual reality projects and digital transmedia campaigns. This combination of animation, sound and interactive production supports work for television broadcasters, streaming entertainment, online video and advertising, alongside programming for children and young audiences.
More about Smiley Guy Studios
Leadership and operating model
- Jonas Diamond joined in 1999 and is identified in the research as CEO, Executive Producer and Co-Owner.
- The studio maintains a boutique core team and expands with project-based contract crews.
Accessibility
The studio has developed in-character described video, an accessible audio approach for visually impaired audiences.
Recognition
- One Day at a Time: “The Politics Episode”, for which the studio produced animation, received the Animated Series Prize at the Ottawa International Animation Festival. The recognition was for the special.
- Corner Gas Animated had the highest-rated series premiere in The Comedy Network's history.
Collaboration
In 2008, Smiley Guy Studios acquired an equity stake in iThentic and assumed operational management, with Jonas Diamond serving as iThentic's CEO. The companies remain distinct operators, share selected production infrastructure and personnel, and have collaborated on productions including Guidestones.
Notable credits
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Where Smiley Guy Studios is based
- 1179 King Street West, Suite 302, Toronto, ON M6K 3C5, CanadaToronto, Ontario, Canada
Toronto office
HeadquartersPrimary operating facility and company headquarters in Liberty Village.
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