Candidate Archetype
Flying Bark Productions seeks experienced, collaborative animation professionals with a strong foundation in character animation and storytelling. Candidates should have 4-6+ years of production experience in 3D animated films or series, demonstrate leadership potential for senior roles, and be adaptable to remote or hybrid work across global teams. The studio values technical proficiency, creative problem-solving, and the ability to maintain high-quality output under tight deadlines.
Company Culture
Flying Bark fosters a dynamic, innovative environment that pushes creative boundaries in character animation and storytelling. The studio emphasizes collaboration across departments, mentorship of junior artists, and a commitment to maintaining high creative and technical standards. With a global footprint and a focus on independent productions, the culture is both ambitious and supportive, encouraging professional growth and creative excellence.
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Recent Milestones & Talking Points
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Studio Social Footprint
Flying Bark Productions announced 'Doomsweepers', an original 2D animated action 'zom-com' created and directed by Sarah Harper (Monkie Kid, Glitch Techs). Developed with Lightfold and executive producer Olan Rogers (Final Space), the series follows janitors in a research facility uncovering dark secrets. Candy-colored art contrasts typical dystopian visuals. No release window yet; aims for multimedia franchise. Flying Bark's first direct-to-fan digital production.
Australian studio Flying Bark Productions and Lightfold, co-founded by Olan Rogers, are collaborating on an unnamed original project. The partnership aims to develop sustainable creator-led storytelling and deliver premium animation directly to audiences. Flying Bark, with studios in Sydney, LA, and Madrid, produces 2D, hybrid, and CG animation, with recent credits including 'Stranger Things: Tales From ’85' and 'Avatar Aang'. Lightfold, known for Rogers' crowdfunded pilot 'Godspeed' (2.2M+ views), will develop the project across media. Details on title and release are pending.
