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12/12/2024

Here’s “somethin’ funnn” we loved: the animatic-to-final comparison on this holiday spot for Nebraska Lottery!

It's amazing to see how our 2D team creates a clear vision to hand off to the 3D team who magically bring it all to life.

12/10/2024

Saw our fun promo work for Scholastic's Book Fair out in the wild the other day—spotted a truck with our poster! Thought we'd share the action and a bit of the making. 🤓

It's awesome work like this that makes us feel lucky to do what we do... One moment we're working on animated series, the next, we're creating for a huge publishing house. Gotta love it.

12/03/2024

Hess Toy Truck season is back and better than ever; here to lengthen your kiddo’s wish list. 🎁

A lil' history for you—our creative partnership with Hess dates back to 2017 and is truly something we look forward to making every year. Time's flown by... and with that, a lot of amazing work has been created (and continues to be made!!), so it’s about time we shared the fun in one holiday-esque post.

11/26/2024

Last night we celebrated our 20th bday, Worksgiving, and having a group event actually it out of the studio chat. ✨

11/21/2024

We’re celebrating our HOTO Fan Art winners by giving away their awesome Tee's as a 3 piece t-shirt set (what Harmony's wearing 😉) to 10 die-hard HOTO fans!

Head on over to our Instagram to join in on this fun stuff: https://www.instagram.com/makeoriginalseries/. 💕

In case you don’t win or enter but you still want to show support for our winners, their merch is available on our MAKE Originals store: https://store.makeoriginals.com/, and all proceeds go back to them!

11/19/2024

Who caught up on last wknd!? 🙌 Here’s a mini character breakdown from our last homage post.

11/14/2024

FINALLY! We’ve chosen the winners of our House on the Outlands Fan Art Contest! Go support all the artists who submitted their amazing creations. 💓

With so much talent, choosing the winner was no easy task! The post is now live on MAKE Originals YouTube Channel!
👉 https://youtu.be/4W0BlzOy0fw?si=p_amhq8BZFBbnKTe

FINALLY! We were blown away by everyone’s House on the Outlands fan art! THANK YOU to all who shared your amazing creations—it was tough choosing with so muc...

11/12/2024

Thought we'd throw some extra chaos of our own into the Arcane Season 2 hype!! Our entire studio is primed for more explosions, more secrets, and MORE Jinx energy. 💣

11/07/2024

Fan Fuel Solved: Cheez-It is the MVS (Most Valuable Snack) for all game day fanatics... SKOL! 🧀💜🏈

The final twist in the Cheez-It Cravings Saga with Leo Burnett!

10/31/2024

Spooky, scary skeletons? Nah. We go straight for the skin-crawling chillz this Halloween!!

Cool & creepy work by intern Anh Phan — kudos to you for watching this a billigion times, you talented artist, you!

P.S. the sfx go hard. 🔊😖

10/29/2024

Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur… this National Cat Day animation has turned us into a puddle. 🤍

Our summer intern Julia Reshetnyak created this precious piece, capturing the purest moments that melt our hearts for our feline fur babies.

10/23/2024

It's a journey, it's a vibe, it's a PARTY all happening in 2 days... we're on our way LightBox Expo!

As one of the sponsors of LBX, we created this fun promo short series starring Lightbox's lovable trio—Bebe, Gigi, and Arra! Now you can watch em' all at once. 💙💚❤️

We loved putting this together, and it has us even more hyped to see, meet, and greet everyone! Come say hi to us at booth #1003! 👋

10/21/2024

Trick or Kith Treats – New work & collab for our sweet 'n sour friends, Sour Patch Kids, with friggin' bats!! 🦇

10/14/2024

🚨 Portfolio Review Sign-Up!

MAKE Originals is doing in-person portfolio reviews at LightBox Expo! Spots are LIMITED, and the event is just around the corner.

⚠️ Important Info:
• This sign-up is exclusively for Lightbox attendees.
• Each review session lasts 15 minutes, please arrive a few minutes early to check-in on time.
• Punctuality is key - If you arrive late, you will not be able to reschedule your appointment.
• Bring your laptop or iPad to showcase your portfolio effectively.
• RSVP is mandatory.

Find all info & register now! 👉 https://makevisual.com/project/lbx2024

See you there!

10/10/2024

For , we want to take a moment to reflect on our piece "ALONE IN THE DARKNESS."

It speaks to a truth we all share: mental health struggles often feel hidden and personal, yet they’re experiences we can all relate to. It’s important to recognize that you’re not alone in this journey. ❤️

https://makevisual.com/youre-not-alone-in-the-darkness-world-mental-health-day

Explore the mental health themes in our music video 'Alone in the Darkness' and find resources to incorporate into your daily life.

10/08/2024

🔥 Peep another BTS! Our 80s anime cyberpunk ride is heating up, and our heroine’s still on the move... but actually, where is she headed? Bring on the guesses below. 👀

10/02/2024

📢 MAKE Thesis GRANT! 💸 Calling all Senior and MFA Animation Students—MAKE wants to help YOU.

🎶 This is the start of something new, and words can’t express how excited we are for you! We care about this amazing artistic community, and this is our way of supporting you financially helping YOU take your thesis film to the next level!!

Interested? Please read the form thoroughly and mark your calendar: The MAKE Thesis Grant Application Deadline is November 4th, 2024, by 12 AM ET.

»» Info & Application: https://makevisual.com/thesis-grant-info

🤔 For any questions regarding the application process or the grant, please contact Iana Prakheeva at [email protected].

09/30/2024

Cravings solved: The secret to a long-lasting marriage? Craving Cheez-Its together, ofc! 🧀💍

Another cheesy piece of the Cheez-It Cravings Saga we teamed up on with Leo Burnett.