Sphere Animation

Sphere Animation is a Canadian 2D digital animation studio and the specialized animation division of Sphere Media. It develops original intellectual property and co-productions while providing high-volume animation services for domestic and international broadcasters, streaming platforms, and production partners.

The studio’s history is rooted in Montreal’s animation community. Its core predecessor, Oasis Animation, was founded in 2003 and acquired by DATSIT Sphere in 2019. In 2022, Sphere Media brought Oasis together with Sardine Productions under the Sphere Animation banner, combining established production experience with an expanded animation workforce.

Animation production

Sphere Animation works primarily in a Toon Boom Harmony-based 2D digital pipeline, supporting projects from early creative development through final delivery. Its work spans children’s and family series, adult comedy, and short-form branded content.

• Concept design and visual development
• Storyboarding and animatics
• Character, prop, and background layout and rigging
• 2D character animation and hand-drawn digital effects
• Compositing, rendering, and post-production delivery

Screen work

The studio’s slate includes original and co-produced series such as Red Ketchup, Riley Rocket, The Game Catchers, and By Bunny. It has also contributed service animation to established properties including Arthur, Curious George, and Netflix’s F Is for Family.

Sphere Animation serves broadcast television and streaming clients across kids and family entertainment, adult animation, and commercial production. Its production experience includes work connected with partners and outlets such as Netflix, Universal, PBS, TVOkids, Télétoon, Corus, and Adult Swim.