Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a 60-second stop-motion film take to produce?

Typically four to eight weeks from an approved script. Roughly, that breaks down into about two weeks of character and set fabrication, two to three weeks of frame-by-frame shooting, and around two weeks of rig removal, color grading, Foley and the final mix. Concept and boards come before that. A good shooting day produces a few seconds of finished footage per set, so length and the number of sets matter most. Rush schedules are sometimes possible with a larger crew; your timeline is always confirmed in writing.

Can you combine physical clay puppets with digital 3D?

Yes. Hybrid filmmaking is one of our favorite ways to work. We often build a physical miniature set, shoot practical puppets or plates with a motion-control camera, then add digital characters, hand-drawn 2D sparks, smoke, rain or other effects. The physical elements give real light and texture; the digital ones give flexibility.

Where are your stages, and can clients attend shoots?

Our stages are in Brooklyn, NY and Burbank, CA. Clients are welcome on set by appointment for set tours and time at the monitor. Because sets are delicate and lighting must stay consistent between frames, visits are planned around the schedule. Remote teams receive daily stills and clips and can join live review sessions on key days.

What happens to the puppets and sets after filming?

That is agreed in your contract. Options include crating and shipping hero puppets to you for display, archiving them in our studio for future sequels or seasonal versions, or stripping sets back to reusable materials. We plan this at the start so builds can be packed or taken apart cleanly.

Do you build everything physically?

Not everything, but a lot. Our workshop makes miniature sets, clay and felt puppets, props and real lighting rigs. For some projects stylized 3D is the better choice, and we match those digital materials to physical samples so the film keeps a handmade feel. We will always recommend the technique that suits your story, schedule and budget.

Who owns the finished film?

Ownership and usage rights are set out in each contract. Brand commissions usually include agreed usage rights or a full buyout of the finished film. Co-productions may involve shared ownership. Puppets, sets and raw frame archives are covered separately. We explain the options clearly before anything is signed.