What Eyebolls does

Eyebolls Limited is a private, Scotland-registered production studio (SC505771) that delivers animation and live-action content for enterprise clients across broadcasting, streaming, sports, consumer brands, publishing, government, and entertainment. Its four core service lines are 2D Animation (hand-drawn and rigged), Stop Motion (in-house puppets and cut-outs), 3D Animation (photorealistic CGI including CG characters integrated into live-action), and Live Action & VFX (end-to-end high-end TV, commercial, and trailer production). The studio combines in-house stop-motion facilities with a curated network of external riggers and animators, positioning itself as a flexible collaborator for projects that mix multiple animation styles or live-action footage.

The studio operates a sales-led, project-based business model. Revenue is generated through one-time project fees for production services (commercials, TV episodes, trailers, short films, brand content). Distribution is direct-to-client via dedicated enquiry channels: Film & TV, Commercial, and Talent, supported by named account leads. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and contracts are bespoke per project. Customer logos include BBC, CBeebies, BBC Four, BFI, Netflix, Hayu, Disney, UEFA, Hasbro, Magic: The Gathering, Diageo, Ardbeg, Cardhu, Penguin Random House, Visit Scotland, Skyscanner, ScottishPower, Baillie Gifford, Scottish Government, Banijay, Dentsu, BRC Imagination Arts, and Zero Point Zero, spanning 11+ verticals and indicating a deliberately diversified enterprise base.

The studio's competitive positioning rests on craft talent, problem-solving responsiveness (clients cite willingness to take on projects other studios decline), and a content library with globally recognized brands. Marketing relies on organic social (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter), industry association memberships (Animated Women UK, Animation Scotland, Animation UK), and a Vimeo-embedded portfolio. No funding rounds, M&A, headcount data, patents, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed in the available material.

Name

Eyebolls

Legal name

Eyebolls Limited

Website

https://eyebolls.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Eyebolls is a Scotland-based private production studio delivering 2D animation, stop-motion, 3D animation, and live-action/VFX content on a project basis for enterprise clients across broadcasting, streaming, consumer brands, sports, gaming, publishing, and government.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animation and Live-Action Production Services

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

CG Asset Creation (Modeling, Texturing, Lookdev, Rigging) (MPAHABAE)

Keywords

• Animation production services
• Live-action production
• Visual effects production
• Stop-motion animation
• 2D animation studio

Headquarters

HQ city

Edinburgh

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Production Services: Project-based production services for live-action and animation content. Works on commercials, TV productions, trailers, and short films for enterprise clients. Revenue generated through project fees for creative production work.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Eyebolls is a storytelling production studio that creates live-action and animated content for enterprise clients across TV, streaming, commercials, trailers, and short films. Its core offering comprises four production capabilities: 2D Animation (hand-drawn and rigged), Stop Motion (puppets and cut-outs produced in-house), 3D Animation (photorealistic CGI), and Live Action & VFX (high-end TV, commercial, and trailer production with integrated visual effects).

Product overview

Eyebolls is a storytelling production studio offering four core animation and production services: 2D Animation (hand-drawn and rigged), Stop Motion (puppets and cut-outs), 3D Animation (photorealistic CGI), and Live Action & VFX. These services are offered as standalone production capabilities that can be combined for projects requiring multiple animation styles or integrated with live-action footage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 2D Animation

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple return clients who specifically choose Eyebolls for challenging projects where other studios say 'That can't be done'
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Animated Women UKminorOthersMembership organization supporting women in the animation industry. Eyebolls supports and participates in this industry group.
• Animation ScotlandminorOthersIndustry organization representing the animation sector in Scotland. Eyebolls maintains membership and participation in this regional animation body.
• Animation UKminorOthersUK-wide animation industry organization. Eyebolls participates as a member studio.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lupus Films: UK animation studio specializing in children's and family content (e.g., The Snowman and the Snowdog) for BBC and Channel 4. Closely comparable to Eyebolls on UK children's animation for public broadcasters.
• Blue Zoo: London animation studio producing children's series (CBeebies, Netflix) and commercials. Comparable to Eyebolls on children's programming work for CBeebies and BBC plus brand commercial capabilities.
• Aardman Animations: Bristol-based animation studio famous for stop-motion (Wallace & Gromit) plus 2D and CGI work for broadcasters and global brands. Directly comparable to Eyebolls on stop-motion depth, UK base, and brand/enterprise client roster.
• Passion Pictures: London animation and documentary production studio producing commercials, shorts, and feature work for global brands and streamers. Closely comparable to Eyebolls on multi-discipline 2D/3D animation for enterprise/brand clients.
• Nexus Studios: London studio combining animation, live-action, and VFX for commercials, music videos, and branded content. Highly comparable to Eyebolls' hybrid 2D/3D/stop-motion/live-action capability and brand-client roster.
• Jam Media: Irish animation studio producing children's series (e.g., Becca's Bunch) for global broadcasters and streamers. Comparable to Eyebolls on multi-discipline children's animation for enterprise clients.
• Boulder Media: Dublin-based animation studio (Hasbro subsidiary) producing series for Cartoon Network, Netflix, and Hasbro brands. Comparable to Eyebolls on animation production tied to Hasbro/gaming IP and streaming platforms.

Broad incumbents

• MPC (Moving Picture Company): Global VFX and creative studio producing commercials, episodic VFX, and feature work for major brands and streamers. Overlaps with Eyebolls on hybrid live-action/VFX/3D delivery for enterprise clients.
• Framestore: Global VFX and animation powerhouse with feature film, episodic, and commercial divisions. Comparable as a larger incumbent competing for the same premium commercial and streaming work Eyebolls targets.
• Industrial Light & Magic (ILM): Lucasfilm's VFX and entertainment division producing feature, episodic, and themed-entertainment VFX/animation. Overlaps with Eyebolls as a much larger incumbent in VFX for streamers and franchise IP.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/weareeyebolls
• Facebookfacebook.com/weareeyebolls
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/weareeyebolls
• Instagraminstagram.com/weareeyebolls

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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