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An independent animation studio with a playful history of making anything move.

Who We Are

HouseSpecial is a full-service animation studio in Portland, Oregon specializing in stop motion, CG, and 2D. From design through animation, editorial, and final finish, everything happens under our roof. We've collaborated with the world's top agencies and entertainment companies on hundreds of award-winning projects for iconic brands.

Omnicom Publicis Mars ABC M&M'S Apple Target Planters Cheerios Supercell TBWA Leo Burnett Marvel

Leadership

Julie Ragland
Julie Ragland
EP & Head of Marketing
Kirk Kelley
Kirk Kelley
Chief Creative Officer
Alvaro Cubillas
Alvaro Cubillas
Chief Operating Officer

Our Heritage

1975
Will Vinton Studios

The pioneering Portland stop-motion house behind The California Raisins, The PJs, and Domino's Noid. Coined the term "Claymation" and defined an entire medium.

2005
LAIKA

Phil Knight acquired the studio in 2003 and re-branded as LAIKA, which would go on to produce Coraline, Kubo and the Two Strings and the upcoming film, Wildwood.

2005 - 2014
LAIKA/house

The iconic commercial arm of LAIKA, producing award-winning work for the world's biggest brands while sharing artists, stages, and craft DNA with the feature side.

2014 - Present
HouseSpecial

Formed an independent studio with LAIKA's blessing. Carrying forward five decades of Portland's stop-motion legacy while continuing to produce CG, 2D, and emerging tech.

Representation

International
HouseSpecial
Julie Ragland
julie@housespecial.com 503.225.1130
East Coast
No Relation
Mike Orsini
mike@norelation.nyc 646.831.8329
Midwest
Jen Giles + Partners
Jen Giles
jen@jengilesreps.com 773.822.9652
West Coast
Covington Reps
Brooke Covington
brooke@covingtonreps.com 310.980.8617

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