EXPERTISE
Capybara
Animation Projects
Authentic character animation for brands that demand impact
Capybara Animation Studio was founded by creators with a feature film track record who also apply their expertise to commercial projects. The three founders have worked on films (Miss Moxy, Benjamin Bat, Ainbo, Up and Away), their own short films (Hoeba! and Howling, both selected for Cinekid and Kaboom), series (Happy! on Netflix, Kop Op), and game cinematics (Horizon Zero Dawn, Killzone, Avengers).
Working with Capybara means creating stories that leave a lasting impression through authentic character animation with delightful surprises. Human emotion and humor in motion. A recognizable, unique style that stands out immediately. Plus, the endless flexibility of CGI allows you to explore every direction, giving you complete creative control over the final result.
We combine filmmaker expertise with years of advertising experience. The result: storytelling quality that serves your product and message perfectly. Your product must look good, the pack-shot must be just right, and the message must be clear. Filmmaker quality that truly achieves its purpose.
What you get with Capybara
Feature Film Foundation
Techniques and discipline of feature film production applied to every project. Timing, staging, camera work, and storytelling. Even short commercials receive the same attention and emotional impact as longer narratives.
Authentic Character Animation
Handcrafted animation infused with human emotion and humor. Where appropriate, we animate on twos for that classic motion quality. The technique supports what the story needs.
Direct access to creators
Engaging with the people who create the work. Creative decisions are made together with animators, modelers, and lighters. Fast feedback loops, clear communication.
Teams per project
The right specialists for your specific challenge. Character animation requires different expertise than motion graphics, while product visualization calls for other skills than stylized environments.
PROFESSIONAL pipeline
Studio-grade workflow that seamlessly integrates with production partners.
Flexible tool stack (Maya, Blender, Houdini) and compatible file formats for every stage of the process.
Experienced Leadership
Premiere on January 28, 2026!
Miss Moxy
85-minute feature film
Capybara's latest feature film showcases the level of storytelling skill and technical quality we apply to commissioned projects. From concept to theatrical release.
Miss Moxy, a house cat, gets lost during a holiday and must find her way back home through Southern Europe with the help of the most disagreeable creatures a cat could imagine: a comical dog and an old wise bird. Along this journey, she broadens her perspective on life and discovers the true meaning of friendship.
Produced By: Phanta Animation, BosBros
Co-production company: Eyeworks Film & TV Drama
Animation Studios: Capybara Animation, Fabrique Fantastique, and Polder Animation
TV commercials and online advertising
Short form with high impact for TV, online and social media. Character-driven stories that stick with a large audience in 15-30 seconds. From product launches and retail to brand storytelling.
Longer branded content
Stories ranging from 60 seconds to a few minutes that allow for build-up and emotion. Promoting campaigns, explainers, initiatives. For brands, but also for charities and social projects.
Game cinematics & trailers
Character performance and world building for game releases. From short explosive teasers to expansive immersive story cinematics.
Experiential content
Animation for museum exhibitions, installations, projections, and experiential marketing. Where storytelling and technology come together in physical spaces.
Types of projects
Authenticity
Capybara uses all modern tools and techniques wherever it enhances production. No technology is excluded if it improves the final outcome.
But the final product should always be surprisingly and genuinely human. Real character performances where human emotion and humor come to life. A style that stands out and intrigues. Stories that are never boring.
The audience craves authenticity and recognizes it instantly. This is especially true on social media, where artificial content is easily spotted and can pose a risk to your brand.
Tools may change, but the need for authentic stories remains.
Craftsmanship
Handmade CGI work means endless control. Every movement, every timing, every frame is a deliberate choice. Nothing is random, everything is predictable and adaptable.
This craftsmanship gives you, as a director or client, maximum influence over the final result. If something isn't working, we can adjust it. If something does work, we can precisely understand why.
Capybara's background in films means we are accustomed to complex production pipelines where precision and working smart are essential. We apply that discipline to every commercial project.
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Introduction
An initial call to discuss your project and goals. What message do you want to convey, who do you want to reach, and what's the context? The more we know, the better we can assess what's possible.
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Proposal Options
Depending on the project size and situation, we work in different ways:
Direct quote - With a clear scope, we can create a detailed quote right away
Treatment development - First, we develop the creative direction before discussing the budget
Pitch with Capybara team - For larger projects, we present our approach and examples
Tender process - For official tenders, we provide complete pitch decks
We adapt to your process as long as we stay in communication and receive enough information to create a realistic plan.
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Planning and Production
With an agreement, you gain direct access to the Capybara team. Regular check-ins, no surprises, clear communication on progress and any challenges.
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Delivery
We deliver the final video in all desired formats and resolutions. Adaptations for different social media channels. Versions with and without supers. Everything ready for use.
My Role
I work at Capybara as a Freelance Creative Producer and have direct connections with the founders. My background is in visual design, motion design, and animation production, with years of experience at various Dutch studios and agencies on commercial projects.
This communication experience means I understand the challenges that agencies and brands face. Which questions always arise, what pitfalls exist, and what are realistic expectations within certain budgets. I speak both languages: the creative language of filmmakers and the practical language of agencies.
Capybara brings the film and game expertise that ensures quality. I bring the agency knowledge that makes sure this quality serves your product optimally. The product needs to look good, the packshot must be accurate, and the message must be clear. Graphic finishing, supers, branding details - the things that clients notice right away.
The result is filmmaker discipline applied to commercial reality. Storytelling quality with an understanding of deadlines, budgets, and of course, that packshot that looks really appealing.
My Role