Tippett Studio – a Phantom Media Group Company – is a world-renowned, award-winning visual effects and animation house founded by two-time Academy Award winner, and Emmy and BAFTA recipient Phil Tippett.
With studios in Berkeley (California, USA) and Toronto (Ontario, Canada), Tippett Studio blends state-of-the-art VFX with its legacy of stop-motion mastery, delivering standout work across sci-fi, fantasy, horror and more.
Since 1984, Tippett Studio’s artistry lies in breathing life into characters and building breathtaking worlds. The studio’s contributions to filmmaking – and to the art of VFX and stop-motion — span large-scale blockbusters, groundbreaking episodic storytelling, captivating commercials, and unforgettable immersive experiences.
Phil Tippett is the founder and namesake of Tippett Studio. His illustrious career in visual effects spans more than 40 years and includes 2 Academy Awards, 1 BAFTA, 2 Emmy Awards and the VES’ prestigious Georges Méliès Award for ‘Pioneering in the Realm of Visual Effects’ – a recognition of his pivotal role in ushering in the era of modern digital effects in film.
Today, Phil continues to collaborate closely with his longtime Tippett Studio team, sharing his deep knowledge and craftsmanship while exploring new creative frontiers. A passionate animation director and visionary filmmaker, he remains an active and inspiring force within the studio.
From our storied early days as the go-to company for stop motion animation (Robocop, The Star Wars Trilogy, Honey I Shrunk The Kids), Tippett Studio is proud to have maintained its position as one of the most renowned character animation studios in the world. Honored by our peers on numerous occasions, we take pride in the recognition our work has earned across the industry:
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