What Reanimation does

Reanimation is a small privately held animation studio based in Amsterdam (Tussen de Bogen 57, 1013 JB), operated by co-founders Mathijs Stegink and Michaël. The studio produces custom animation projects using a deliberately diverse set of techniques — frame-by-frame, cut-out, stop-motion, 3D, flat design, rotoscoping, live-action puppetry, pixilation, and mixed media — selecting the form that best fits concept, client wishes, and budget. Its core products are custom animation production and creative workshops (including automata, stop-motion, puppet-making, and cardboard sculpture formats) delivered at festivals, museums, schools, and corporate events throughout the Netherlands.

The studio is structurally associated with sister entities WitteMuizen, IGIGIQ, and the sub-brand Cardboarders (large-scale cardboard art for festivals). Customer work spans Dutch cultural institutions (Mauritshuis, Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank Museum, Tropenmuseum), broadcasters (NTR), universities (Tilburg University, TU Eindhoven), festivals (Lowlands, KABOOM), and corporate clients (Knab, GITP, Kurve, Incassoline). The GTM motion is sales-led via direct client relationships, referrals, and festival/network presence; pricing is bespoke and quote-based, dependent on duration and complexity. Distribution is direct from the Amsterdam studio to enterprise and SMB clients across the Netherlands, supplemented by organic social (Instagram @tjap_lap, Vimeo, Facebook) and recurring festival exposure. There is no public listing, no institutional funding, and no disclosed revenue; the firm operates as a 9-person lifestyle creative studio embedded in the Dutch cultural and event ecosystem.

Name

Reanimation

Legal name

Reanimation

Website

https://reanimation.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Reanimation is a small Amsterdam-based animation studio that produces custom animations and creative workshops using diverse techniques for Dutch museums, universities, broadcasters, festivals, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animation studio services

NAICS

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (71151), Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (711510), Graphic Design Services (541430)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

3D/CGI Animation Production (MPADACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stop-Motion & Hybrid Animation (MPAHACAM), Rotoscoping, Cleanup & Paint (Animation Support) (MPAHACAK), Event Theming, Mood Boards & Concept Design (HSACAOAH), Content & Creative Studio for Creators (Concepting/Production) (MPAAAHAD)

Keywords

• Animation production services
• Creative workshop facilitation
• Stop motion animation
• Cardboard art installations
• Explainer animation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Animation Production: Custom animation projects commissioned by museums, educational institutions, broadcasters, and corporate clients. Pricing strongly depends on duration and complexity of the concept. One-time project-based work.
2. Workshops: Animation and cardboard workshops for festivals, museums, schools, and corporate events. Workshops are provided at various events and venues throughout the Netherlands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Reanimation is a small Amsterdam-based animation studio that produces custom animation projects for museums, universities, broadcasters, and corporate clients using a diverse mix of techniques (frame-by-frame, stop-motion, cut-out, 3D, flat design, rotoscoping, live-action puppetry, pixilation, mixed media). It also designs and delivers creative workshops—automata, stop-motion, puppet-making, cardboard sculpture—for festivals, museums, schools, and corporate events. The studio operates the Cardboarders sub-brand for large-scale cardboard art installations at festivals and events.

Product overview

Reanimation is a small animation studio in Amsterdam offering custom animation production and creative workshops. Their core offerings include animations produced using diverse techniques (frame-by-frame, stop-motion, cut-out, 3D, flat design, mixed media) and workshop programs for festivals, museums, and educational institutions. The subsidiary brand Cardboarders specializes in large-scale cardboard art projects for festivals and events. The studio serves diverse clients including Dutch museums (Mauritshuis, Rijksmuseum, Tropenmuseum, Valkhof Museum, Anne Frank House), universities (Tilburg University, TU/e), broadcasters (NTR, KRO), and corporate clients, creating educational content, promotional animations, and interactive installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cardboarders: A large cardboard art project for festivals and events, created with a group of enthusiastic artists with predominantly visual teaching backgrounds.

Products and services

• Animations (Animaties) Custom animation production service spanning frame-by-frame, stop-motion, cut-out, 3D, flat design, rotoscoping, live-action puppetry, pixilation, and mixed media techniques. Projects range from short explainer animations to documentary-style works for Dutch museums (Mauritshuis, Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank Museum, Tropenmuseum), universities (Tilburg University), broadcasters (NTR), and corporate clients (Knab, GITP).
• Workshops Animation and creative workshops delivered at festivals, museums, schools, and corporate events. Offerings include automata workshops, stop-motion workshops, puppet-making workshops, panorama animation workshops, and cardboard sculpture workshops. Designed for audience participation and educational engagement, with notable large-scale delivery at Lowlands Festival (including 8,000 sock puppets made with festival-goers).
• Cardboarders Large-scale cardboard art projects and interactive installations for festivals and events in the Netherlands, created in collaboration with a network of artists with predominantly visual teaching backgrounds. Mega cardboard installations and interactive experiences for cultural and music festivals, executed in partnership with Reanimation's founder network.

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WitteMuizencoreOthersParent company of Reanimation. Mentioned in footer as part of the corporate structure alongside IGIGIQ.
• IGIGIQcoreOthersParent company of Reanimation. Mentioned in footer as part of the corporate structure alongside WitteMuizen. VAT: NL001422870B86.
• Cardboarders.comcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company specializing in large cardboard projects for festivals and events. Works with a large group of enthusiastic artists with teaching backgrounds. Reanimation collaborates with Cardboarders on mega cardboard projects.
• Slonfilm (Alex Ivanov)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on multiple projects including Bokoesam music video, Echte Helden stop-motion for CBK-zuidoost, Mauritshuis 2 jaar open stop-motion, and various other projects. Ongoing creative partnership.
• CBK-zuidoostminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for 'Echte Helden!' stop-motion animation project as part of the 'In het krijt staan' online educational package for the Echte Helden exhibition.
• External Collaborators NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks with external parties and freelancers including animators, voice-over actors, sound designers, and workshop facilitators. For each project, the right people are sought.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cartoon Saloon: Irish animation studio producing award-nominated hand-drawn films and commissioned work. Comparable to Reanimation in craft-led animation, cultural-prestige positioning, and festival visibility.
• Blinkink: London-based animation studio producing commercials, short films, and music videos in multiple techniques. Direct peer to Reanimation in commissioning culture, technique diversity, and brand-driven creative work.
• Submarine: Amsterdam-based animation and production studio producing animation, documentaries, and interactive work for cultural and commercial clients across Europe. Direct peer to Reanimation by geography, scale, and art-led animation for institutions.
• Studio Smack: Amsterdam animation studio known for mixed-media, 2D, and distinctive design-driven animation for commercials, music videos, and cultural projects. Directly comparable to Reanimation on craft, technique breadth, and client mix.
• Job, Joris & Marieke: Dutch independent animation studio producing original short films, series, and commissions using techniques such as stop-motion and 3D. Comparable to Reanimation in size, country, and reliance on a small, craft-driven team.
• Viking Film: Netherlands-based animation studio producing commercials, films, and series in 2D and 3D. Direct competitor for Dutch commercial and cultural animation commissions.
• Not To Scale: Independent animation studio producing commercials, music videos, and short films in diverse animation styles. Comparable to Reanimation on boutique, multi-technique animation production for commercial and cultural clients.
• Buck: Global creative studio blending animation, design, and digital content for brands and cultural clients. Comparable to Reanimation on multi-technique design and animation production for institutional clients at greater scale.

Broad incumbents

• Aardman: UK-based stop-motion animation powerhouse (Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep) with a broad portfolio across commercials, film, and education. Comparable to Reanimation on stop-motion craft and educational content, but operates at much larger scale and broader scope.

Emerging players

• Zeppelin Studio: European animation studio focused on 2D animation and visual storytelling for cultural and commercial clients. Comparable to Reanimation at the smaller-scale, design-driven end of the European animation market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses6 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/reanimationstudio
• Instagraminstagram.com/tjap_lap
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/reanimation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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