Minnow Mountain is a renowned animation studio based in Austin, Texas, specializing in performance capture rotoscope character animation. Founded in 2012 by industry veterans Craig Staggs and Steph Swope, our studio offers exceptional animation services for television and film producers. From feature films and series to shorts, music videos, and project pitches, we provide a range of creative solutions to bring your vision to life.

As Emmy-winning animators, Minnow Mountain has established partnerships with prestigious producers in the adult animation industry. We have worked on projects such as a feature film for PBS, a feature film for Netflix, and two seasons of television for Amazon Prime. Our portfolio also includes short form animation like the opening sequence for Critical Role and the Black Angels music video Empires Falling.

Additionally, we offer an online course, How To Rotoscope with Craig Staggs. In 2023, we are expanding our company to include original film development and 2D cartoon-style character animation production services. Our notable co-productions include the critically acclaimed Tower for PBS, the groundbreaking series Undone for Amazon, and the visually stunning Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood for Netflix.

Minnow Mountain's work has garnered high ratings and reviews, with Tower scoring 99% on Rotten Tomatoes, Undone receiving a 97% rating, and Apollo 10 1/2 achieving 91%. Our film Tower even earned us an Emmy for Best Historical Documentary. Our talented team includes studio co-founders Steph Swope and Craig Staggs, who bring decades of industry experience and expertise to the table.

Steph's analytical approach to production and Craig's artistic background contribute to Minnow Mountain's success. At Minnow Mountain, we pride ourselves on our innovative animation process. Our Character Animation Workshop excels in performance capture animation, ensuring the emotional depth of the characters we create in collaboration with actors.

Our Performance Capture Laboratory utilizes cutting-edge technologies and a dynamic blend of software and digital approaches to push the boundaries of production quality. For inquiries and collaboration opportunities, please feel free to contact us at info@minnowmountain. com.

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