LAIKA Studios

LAIKA joins the dots! We’re now on Letterboxd—give us a follow at https://lnkd.in/gkH3aDiJ and stay tuned for exclusive #LAIKAxLetterboxd content celebrating 20 years of stop-motion filmmaking. #LAIKA20

We’re honored to have received the Diverse & Inclusive Company Culture Award at the recent global #UnderOneDandIAwards for our commitment to embedding inclusivity across the studio, from training to benefits to recruiting. Thank you to our Belonging Employee Resource Groups and Community Outreach team for the important work they do here, and to UnderOne for this meaningful recognition of the culture of belonging we’ve created. Congratulations to the rest of this year’s honorees! https://lnkd.in/gpksCBhF #LifeAtLAIKA

Portland State University’s College of the Arts has announced its inaugural cohort of LAIKA Scholars and Faculty Fellows! Established in 2024, the partnership between LAIKA and PSU’s College of the Arts aims to support students from a variety of backgrounds and promote growth in the creative industries. https://lnkd.in/gtPKQrMZ

Devon Rodriguez caught up with Costume Designer Deb Cook in Cathedral Park, where they sat down for a sketch and a chat about how costumes reflect a character’s emotional arc, how studying fine-art sculpture led Deb to stop motion, and where they find artistic inspiration. #LAIKA20 #Coraline #ParaNorman - Follow LAIKA on social media: Instagram: https://lnkd.in/eqt-UATb TikTok: https://lnkd.in/gGDp6qJ Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gr8A2Vyb LAIKA Shop: https://shop.laika.com At LAIKA, our films are born in imagination, shaped into stories, and crafted by passionate artists who give life to unforgettable characters. Founded in 2005 and located just outside Portland, Oregon, LAIKA’s five films were all nominated for Oscars® and PGA Awards for Outstanding Animated Film.

LAIKA turns 20 this summer! To mark ‘20 Years in Motion,’ we’ve planned a year-long celebration, which will include ParaNorman’s theatrical rerelease in remastered 3D this Halloween, accompanied by a new animated short; a full redesign of LAIKA.com; a 20th anniversary product collection; and exciting partnerships with Letterboxd and artists including Devon Rodriguez. Read more about the big plans we have in store in honor of #LAIKA20: https://lnkd.in/gjsGTDb4

This year marks a huge milestone for LAIKA—our 20th anniversary! For two decades, we’ve had the privilege of bringing iconic characters and immersive worlds to life, all while growing and innovating with our incredible team and within our community. Cheers to the last 20 years, cheers to everything that’s still to come, and thank you to our employees and fans who made it all happen! #LAIKA20 #LifeAtLAIKA

To help us celebrate our 20th anniversary, we invited Devon Rodriguez to Portland to sit down with four talented LAIKAns and sketch their portraits. Up first, Devon and Senior Stop Motion Animator Jason Stalman meet at Powell's City of Books to chat about storytelling, animating Courtney, and how he explores the world through creativity. #LAIKA20 #ParaNorman #LifeAtLAIKA

Follow along with us at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival as we hop from film screening to filmmaker panel to the beautiful French countryside! This year, we were thrilled to offer new insights into projects in development, provide a sneak peek at Wildwood, and announce the upcoming theatrical rerelease of ParaNorman in newly remastered 3D for the film’s 13th anniversary. It will screen for one week only this Halloween, with an exclusive brand-new animated short, The Thrifting. Thank you to everyone at Annecy for welcoming us with such open arms! #ParaNorman #LAIKA20 #LifeAtLAIKA 

Our first 20 years as a studio have been a journey—through epic worlds and heartfelt stories. Follow along as we celebrate LAIKA’s 20th anniversary through our first five films and the stories still on the horizon. #LAIKA20 

We’re thrilled to share that Ragan Communications recently honored LAIKA with two distinctions at their 2025 Workplace Wellness Awards: Top Place to Work for Employee Wellbeing among mid-size organizations and winner in the Employee Experience category.    We’re very proud of our holistic approach to ensuring that LAIKAns feel empowered, valued, and supported in every aspect of their lives.   Congratulations to all of this year’s winners! You can view the full list here: https://lnkd.in/gZu4sMDT