
Top 100 2D Animation Studios
March 2023Looking for a top 2D animation company?
Finding the correct 2D Animation partner for your company that matches all your needs can be challenging.
That's why we've created this list of the best 2D animation studios for you to review. Read through company descriptions, former clients, and notable projects to find the best fit for your business.
List of the Best 2D Animation Companies
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1
- $5,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- New York , NY
A video animation and production company based in London, Shoot You Video & Animation Production was founded in 2000. Their team of over 50 employees operates out of additional offices in New York City and Amsterdam, serving primarily midmarket businesses across a range of industries. Additional services include digital marketing and content marketing.
Clients
- J.P. Morgan
- European Commission
- BBC Studioworks
- Intel
Industries
Notable Project
An advertising services company hired Shoot You to provide video production. Their efforts also include post-production of material for the client's customers.
''Their team is absolutely fine the way they are, and they're good for us.''
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2
- $10,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Kraków, Poland
Studio Pigeon is a full-service animation studio founded in 2012. The company has locations in both Krakow and Warsaw, Poland. Between these two offices, they employ a team of 23 that provides video production and graphic design services to mostly mid-size companies.
Clients
- Ikea
- Aviva
- UBS
- T-Mobile
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Notable Project
PIGEON STUDIO provided animation services for a CGI firm. The team worked on identifying the creative idea behind the firm's project before developing animations in phases. The deliverable was an animated clip.
"It was a true partnership and a creative exchange relationship."
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3
- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Chicago, IL
Umault is a B2B video ad agency based in Chicago. Founded in 2010, Umault exclusively specializes in video marketing services for mid-sized and larger businesses. Services include creative development, video production, and distribution.
Clients
- Dell Technologies
- MassMutual
- Fresenius Kabi
- James Hardie
Industries
Notable Project
A conversational AI company partnered with Umault to create a brand refresh video focusing on customer service pain points. The team rendered the final video and its three other versions in five languages.
“Umault’s approach and vision were very unique. They were phenomenal.”
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4
- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Kraków, Poland
Pickled Frames is a video production company. The small Kraków, Poland-based agency was launched in 2020. Their services include video production.
Clients
- Universal Music
- YALE
- Electronic Arts
- Ordo
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Notable Project
Pickled Frames produced an animated music video for a music company. After learning the client's goals, they arranged the setting and provided character designs, script, and animation samples.
"They took the time to think everything through carefully."
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5
- $5,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Washington, DC
Frontiers Animation is an animated video production studio based in Washington, D.C. The studio, founded in 2014, has a team of less than ten that provides video production services to small and midmarket companies and institutions in the health care & medical, nonprofit, and education industries.
Clients
- Save the Children
- Sunrise
- Stanford University
- Last Mile Health
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Notable Project
Frontiers Animation produced an animated video for a nonprofit organization. They edited the client-provided script, created a mood board and storyboard, and provided options for the voice-over.
"They were amazing to work with."
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6
- $1,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- Inglewood, CA
Lemonlight is an on-demand video production company based in Los Angeles. They specialize in performance creative, for brands and agencies across the globe and in multiple industries. From ideation to final delivery, they create conversion-driven video content (product videos, event videos, OTT ads, and more), to enhance our clients’ existing marketing strategies.
Clients
- Lemonlight works with brands of all sizes. Notable clients include Hyatt
- Audi
- Accenture
- Uber
Industries
Notable Project
Lemonlight helped an edtech company produce videos. The team focused on filming on-location interviews, B-roll, crew and equipment, and post-production tasks.
"The process was efficient and clear."
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7
- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Norwich, United Kingdom
Curveball Media is a video production agency established in 2011. Their small team is based in Norwich, United Kingdom. The agency offers video production.
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Notable Project
Curveball develops animated video content for a nonprofit organization. They've produced a number of explainer and promotional videos featuring the client's services and explaining complex technical subjects.
“Curveball has a unique way of looking at a problem that we're trying to solve.”
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8
- $1,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Denver, CO
Blue Carrot is an animation production studio based in Lviv, Ukraine, founded in 2014. Its 6 employees provide video production for small business clients in the advertising & marketing and A&E industries.
Clients
- Takeda
- United Nations
- Kampgrounds of America
- DNB
Industries
Notable Project
Blue Carrot was hired by a digital signage company to produce an animated explainer video. They had an initial discovery call and agreed on a script and storyboard before adding the voiceovers and animations.
"Their customer service is above and beyond anything else we came across on the market."
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9
- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Costa Mesa, CA
Sparkhouse produces marketing and advertising videos from its headquarters in Irvine, Calif. – just outside Los Angeles – and a second office in Del Mar, Calif. The 13-person team uses its video production expertise to design and develop videos for products, branding, websites, television, and social media. They were founded in 2009.
Clients
- First American Title
- Nekter Juice Bar
- Jacuzzi Inc.
- Youtube
Industries
Notable Project
A digital marketing company hired Sparkhouse to create videos for their third-party customer. The team created a script using the client's concept, and then they worked on shooting and editing the actual video.
"They are incredibly flexible and talented."
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10
- $5,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- Chicago, IL
BluBlu Studios is a design-driven, award-winning animation production company that was founded in 2014. Their team of 30 specializes in animation, video production, commercials and explainer videos. They work with companies of all sizes in the US, Canada, Asia, Europe and Australia. Headquarted in Warsaw, Poland. Represented in the UK, Scandinavia, Japan, Germany, Austria, and Singapore.
Clients
- The New York Times
- Singapore Airlines
- Amex
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Notable Project
BluBlu Studios provided video production services for a DeFi company. The team created a 2-minute commercial with a combination of 2D and 3D animations and a high-quality voice-over.
"The quality of animation and sound design of the video was world-class."
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11
- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Toronto, Canada
Signature Video Group is a video production company and content agency based in Toronto, Canada. This company was founded in 2009 and has three employees. Services provided by Signature Video Group include video production and content marketing.
Clients
- Autodesk
- Microsoft
- Boston Pizza
- Intel
Industries
Notable Project
Signature Video Group produced a promotional video for an end client of a media company. Their scope included storyboard development, video planning, and on-site filming.
“Signature Video Group delivered on time and within budget, and their responsiveness was perfect.”
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12
- $25,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- New York, NY
Colormatics is a studio founded in 2014 in Jersey City, N.J. with no more than 10 employees. They specialize in video production, advertising, and content marketing services for clients in the fields of consumer products and business services.
Clients
- Macy's
- Providence
- FTX
- Vanguard
Industries
Notable Project
Colormatics helped a loss support services organization produce a three-minute explainer video (and two shorter edits) for their care team. The project included preproduction, photography, and postproduction.
“Colormatics made our care team feel comfortable and bring their best selves.”
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13
- $5,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Launched in 2010, Shoot At Sight Productions is a small video production company. Their team specializes in video production, broadcast video, corporate photography, advertising, and more. The company is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Karachi, Pakistan.
Industries
Notable Project
Shoot At Sight Productions produced a corporate video for a transportation company. They developed a script and a storyboard, led the shoot, edited the video, and added a suitable voiceover to the video.
"We have been getting rave reviews."
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14
- $10,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Sofia, Bulgaria
Chase A Cloud is an animation and video production company based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Founded in 2008, this company has 30+ employees. Services offered by Chase A Cloud include video production and broadcast video for companies of all sizes.
Clients
- LEGO
- National Geographic
- Nat Geo Kids
- Mattel
Industries
Notable Project
Chase A Cloud was hired by a music and education nonprofit for their video production services. The team drove the pre-production phase, conducted interviews, and managed the post-production phase.
"Chase A Cloud was well-suited for this project, as they made clear plans that everyone seamlessly understood."
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15
- $5,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Fitzroy, Australia
Vidico is a video production agency based in Melbourne, Australia, with an office in Sydney. The agency, founded in 2015, has a team of more than 20 that provides video production and other digital marketing services to various clients and companies.
Clients
- Square
- Spotify
- Airtable
- Digital Ocean
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Notable Project
Vidico produced a 2D animated video for a Webflow agency. Aiming to strengthen the company's messaging, the team was responsible for the script, storyboard, editing, and voiceover.
"They truly exceeded my expectations and brought my vision to life."
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16
- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- San Rafael, CA
Zero One Digital Media is an entertainment company based in San Rafael, California that was founded in 2012. Their team of around five employees works with mostly enterprise companies, as well as some mid-market businesses, in the advertising, media, and arts industries.
Clients
- Adobe
Industries
Notable Project
Zero One Digital Media helped an art museum livestream an event they had. Then, they produced a 4–5-minute video with the footage for Instagram and YouTube. The scope included preproduction and postproduction.
“They’re experts in their field and have done a lot of projects, so they know what they’re doing.”
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17
- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Brooklyn, NY
No Frames, a video production agency, is in Brooklyn, New York; Clayton, Missouri and Helsinki, Finland. The small team provides video production, broadcast video, corporate photography, and social media marketing. The firm was established in 2002.
Industries
Notable Project
A swimwear retail company engaged with No Frames for their video production services. The team delivered 10 videos that are to be used for paid ads, website, and social media.
"They were true creative partners."
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18
- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Los Angeles, CA
Luminoustudios is a production company based in Los Angeles with a second location on the opposite coast in New York City. The agency was founded in 2015 and maintains a team of 4 specialists. Luminoustudios is entirely dedicated to providing full-service video production.
Clients
- Polaroid
- StoryCorps
- The Smithsonian Institute
- Fiverr
Industries
Notable Project
Luminoustudios Inc. provided video production services for an education services provider. The team produced a couple of videos explaining the company's mission and vision in an engaging manner.
"They were always quick with replies and didn't let anything go unattended."
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19
- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Surrey, Canada
Webdew is a video production agency headquartered in Seattle with additional offices in London and Mohali, India. They were founded in 2016, and have since expanded their team to 49 specialists. They provide video production services to small, midmarket, and enterprise businesses.
Clients
- UBER
- Microsoft
- T-Mobile
- Hero Calendar Due
Industries
Notable Project
webdew helped a fintech firm produce a tutorial video on using their payment system. They arranged the provided screenshots, adjusted the video quality, and added special effects, animations, and graphics.
"They were patient with us, listened to our needs and preferences, and made the whole process seamless and enjoyable."
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20
- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Madison, NJ
Awakened Films - New Jersey Video Production is a video production company founded in 2008. They are located in Basking Ridge, New Jersey and have a small team. The company provides video production, digital strategy, and social media marketing.
Industries
Notable Project
An advertising agency hired Awakened Films - New Jersey Video Production to produce a video for a new surface cleaning product. The team handled preproduction components and the actual filming of the video.
"The workflow between our team felt extremely communal and stress-free."
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21
- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Castle Rock, CO
Snowy Peak Entertainment is a Colorado-based video production company. They were founded in 2009 and have a team of 5 employees that specializes in video production for clients of all sizes in the media, entertainment, and IT industries.
Clients
- Oracle
- MasterCard
- Symantec
- TuffShed
Industries
Notable Project
Snowy Peak Films has produced two promotional commercials for a municipality in Colorado. They've recorded several videos with voiceover to help the client promote tourism in their city.
''They took the time to learn about our community and understand our needs.''
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22
- $5,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Baltimore, MD
Next Day Animations is an animation company based in Baltimore, with additional offices in Minneapolis; Bend, Ore.; Bracebridge, Canada; and Madison, Wis. Next Day Animations was founded in 2012 and has 18 employees. Services provided by this company include video production, marketing strategy, and social media marketing.
Clients
- Johnson & Johnson
- IHG/Holiday Inn
- Dannon
- SalesForce
Industries
Notable Project
Next Day Animations scripted and produced a video explaining two of an art supply retailer's inventions. They also collaborated on the script and provided voiceover services.
"Their inventiveness and collaborative spirit continue to impress me."
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23
- $10,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Ottawa, Canada
Simple Story Videos is a video design agency located in Ottawa, Canada. Founded in 2011, Simple Story Videos' team of approximately 10 employees offers video production, marketing strategy, and broadcast video services. Simple Story Videos works with clients of all sizes from the business services, advertising, and information technology industries.
Clients
- Walmart
- Pitney Bowes
- Bell Canada
- Interac
Industries
Notable Project
Simple Story Videos produced a video that featured a financial services provider's message to their partners. They edited the script, provided options for VO artists, and handled pre- and post-production work.
"They were able to bring fresh ideas to the table and articulate them to our team members."
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24
- $10,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Atlanta, GA
The DVI Group is a strategic video communications agency that has been in business for over 21 years. Company capabilities include live-action filming, 2D/3D animation, motion graphics, instructional design, static banners, and print campaigns. The DVI Group also uses the latest technologies and new insights to re-imagine what business video looks like. This means they can also offer interactive video, personalized video, sales enablement, and all production and post-production services critical to every type of content required.
Clients
- Home Depot
- AT&T
- Mercedes-Benz USA
- APTOS
Industries
Notable Project
The DVI Group produced an 11-minute safety training video for a construction firm. They were in charge of filming, editing, and post-producing the video, including recording the voiceover and adding subtitles.
“They were as invested in the success and perfection of the project as we were.”
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25
- $10,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Lambda Films is a video production and animation agency with bases in London, Cambridge & Norwich.
Founded in 2009, the company is a full-service production company, with an in-house team providing ideation, scripting, video and animation production and editing services. Lambda serves mid to high-level clients and brands across all sectors, producing promotional videos, brand films, documentaries and explainer animations.
Clients
- Nintendo
- Woolmark
- Lotus
- Gemfields
Industries
Notable Project
A healthcare provider hired Lambda Films to provide animated video production. They created four animated videos, including voiceover work, subtitles, sound design, and other technical skills.
''They exceeded our expectations in delivering the idea we had in mind, achieving every aspect of what we wanted.''
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26
- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Pittsburgh, PA
Covalent is a video production company located in Pittsburgh and Berlin. Founded in 2012, they have between two and nine employees specializing in creating unique and impactful stories for small, midmarket, and global companies, usually in education, finance, and healthcare. Services include video production, experiential marketing, VR, and drones.
Clients
- Rosetta Stone
- GoDaddy
- TechStars
- 412 Food Rescue
Industries
Notable Project
Covalent came on during pre-production and concepting for the on-location shoot of a documentary-style video and shorter 60-second long social media clips. They also handled all editing and post-production.
"Covalent was able to take my concept and run with it while also staying true to my creative vision."
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27
- $5,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Lisboa, Portugal
Moonbow is a video production agency established in 2021. The firm provides video production and has a small team. The firm is located in Lisbon, Portugal.
Industries
Notable Project
A nonprofit organization hired Moonbow Studio for video production. The goal was to increase brand awareness and customer engagement by creating a launch video for the company’s website and social media.
"They brought a unique style to video animation."
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28
- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Washington, DC
Digital Creative Visionaries is a video production agency headquartered in Washington, D.C. Founded in 2014, this team of five video production specialists delivers video campaigns for agencies and brands. They offer strategy, production, post-production, and distribution services for many of their projects.
Industries
Notable Project
DCV produced culture videos for a banking institution. The goal was to provide collateral to be used on the client's various recruitment platforms that would be appealing to candidates.
"Their ability to adapt to the unexpected environment and continue to help us complete the project was impressive."
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29
- $1,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Englewood, CO
VP Legacies is a marketing and advertising firm that is located in Englewood, CO. Founded in 2015, VP Legacies currently has 5 employees who specialize in both video production and marketing strategy. The firm also offers branding services to its clients. VP Legacies primarily works with clients from the education, healthcare, and IT industries.
Clients
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Crestcom International
- WeWork/SecureSet
- GeoTol
Industries
Notable Project
VP Legacies took photographs and provided personal connection consulting services to build a positive public image.
"They possess deep insights into personal connection that result in an effective marketing experience."
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30
- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Chicago, IL
Skalawag Productions is a small video production agency. Established in 2009, the firm is in Chicago, Illinois. Their team specializes in video production, advertising, and content marketing.
Clients
- Chomps
- Breville | Polyscience
- Vera Bradley
- Kraft
Industries
Notable Project
Skalawag Productions produced an identity management software firm's product video featuring a live actor and animations. They wrote the script, casted an actor, filmed the video, and worked on post-production.
"We were very impressed with their knowledge of the video industry and time management."
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