frame eleven

What frame eleven does

frame eleven + partners AG is a Swiss film and motion design studio founded in 1988 in Zürich and registered as a private Aktiengesellschaft (CHE-317.534.694). The studio delivers end-to-end production services across the full pipeline — pre-production (consulting, concept, script, storyboard, casting), film production (direction, cinematography, lighting, sound, styling), 2D and 3D animation, VFX, post-production (editing, compositing, color grading, sound design), and distribution across mobile, TV, cinema, and online platforms. Core service lines are Film Production, Motion Design, 3D Animation, Broadcast Design, Explainer Videos, Knowledge Transfer Media, Interactive Exhibitions, and Social Media Video Campaigns. The technology stack is conventional creative-industry tooling, anchored by Adobe products, Red Giant Trapcode Form for motion graphics, and Broncolor lighting equipment; there is no evidence of proprietary AI, ML, or platform technology.

The studio serves Swiss enterprise clients, broadcasters, government entities, and educational institutions. Named clients span financial services (UBS, Twint), manufacturing (Schindler, Horgenglarus, Hüsler Nest, Steeltec, Mondaine), energy (BKW, CKW), broadcasting (SRF, TV24, TeleZüri, TeleBärn, RTR), retail (Weltbild), government (VBS), and education/research (PSI, ZHAW, Universität Zürich). Long-running repeat engagements include the Comparis animated webclip series (since 2009) and recurring work for SRF. The Cannes Corporate Media & TV Award 2017 Gold Delphin for 'Horgenglarus Classic' is the principal international credential.

Revenue is generated through project-based, custom-quoted engagements with enterprise and government clients in Switzerland, with pricing not publicly disclosed and no recurring SaaS or subscription product. Distribution channels are direct: direct client delivery, broadcast placement, and online/mobile distribution. The team numbers 1-10 with a core creative partnership of Marc Haas (Creative Guru/Co-founder), Christoph Müller (Partner/Co-founder), Oliver Aemisegger (Art Director), Lilian Lüthi (Head of Production), and Fabien Pannatier (DOP/Editor). Marketing is conducted through the company website (frame-eleven.com), blog ('Insight'), social channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Vimeo), newsletter, industry awards, and a youth talent program (bugnplay animation award).

Name

frame eleven

Legal name

frame eleven + partners AG

Website

https://frame-eleven.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

frame eleven is a Swiss film and motion design studio founded in 1988 in Zürich, delivering full-service 2D/3D animation, broadcast design, and corporate film production for Swiss enterprises, broadcasters, government, and educational institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Animation Pipeline, Asset & Render Services (MPADACAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

CG Asset Creation (Modeling, Texturing, Lookdev, Rigging) (MPAHABAE), Titling, Graphics & Finishing (Lower Thirds, Supers, End Cards) (MPAHAAAH), Multimedia Learning Production (Video, Animation, Interactive) (EDAGAKAG)

Keywords

• Film production services
• Motion design studio
• Corporate video production
• 3D animation services
• Broadcast design services

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Film and Video Production Services: Project-based production services for corporate films, commercials, explainer videos, broadcast design, and motion graphics. Services span from concept development through final delivery for TV, cinema, online, and mobile distribution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

frame eleven is a Swiss film and motion design studio that produces corporate films, TV commercials, image films, product films, explainer videos, 2D and 3D animation, broadcast design, and social media video content for enterprise, broadcast, government, and educational clients. The studio handles the full production pipeline in-house — from preproduction consulting and storyboarding through principal photography and 3D production to postproduction editing, compositing, color grading, VFX, sound design, and music composition — delivering finished content for mobile, TV, cinema, and online platforms.

Product overview

frame eleven is a Swiss film and motion design studio founded in 1988, operating as frame eleven + partners AG in Zurich. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of video production and motion design services rather than a software product. Core offerings include Film Production (corporate films, TV commercials, explainer videos, product films), Motion Design (2D animation, kinetic typography, animated graphics), 3D Animation (modelling, rendering, VFX), Broadcast Design (TV channel branding, station IDs), Knowledge Transfer Media (educational animations, exhibition content), and Social Media Video Campaigns. Services span the full production pipeline from concept development through post-production including editing, compositing, color grading, sound design, and distribution. The studio serves corporate clients, broadcasters, and public institutions across Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Film Production
• Motion Design
• 3D Production / Animation
• Broadcast Design
• Explainer Videos
• Knowledge Transfer Media
• Interactive Exhibitions
• Social Media Video Campaigns

Named customers27 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LAUSCHSICHTcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 October 2017Collaborative partnership on the Horgenglarus Classic film project. LAUSCHSICHT (directed by Kevin Blanc) handled direction, camera, and color grading while frame eleven provided creative direction, producing, and sound design. Film won Gold Delphin at Cannes Corporate Media & TV Award 2017.
• Partner&PartnercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt director Gianfranco Acocella and Partner&Partner agency collaborated with frame eleven on Twint brand movie production. Partner&Partner handled overall branding strategy while frame eleven produced the animated moving logos and brand movies.
• Migros Kulturprozent / bugnplayminorStrategic or Co-development Partnerframe eleven supports the bugnplay youth competition for digital media and robotics through the 'frame eleven animation award'. Marc Haas serves as jury member. Winner receives opportunity to shadow the frame eleven team.
• Swissfilm AssociationminorOthersGeneral terms and conditions of the Swissfilm Association apply to frame eleven's business operations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Buck: Global design and motion studio producing animation, motion design, and brand films for major brands; comparable motion design and 2D/3D animation capabilities at larger scale and international reach.
• Giant Ant: Animation and motion design studio producing brand films, broadcast design, and animated content for global clients — overlapping service portfolio with frame eleven's 2D/3D and broadcast identity offerings.
• Scholar: Motion design and content studio producing 2D/3D animation and broadcast design for brands and networks — comparable technical motion design capabilities and multi-platform distribution scope.

Direct peers

• Velvet Media Group: Swiss film and post-production group offering film production, post-production, and VFX services to enterprise, agency, and broadcaster clients — direct competitor for integrated production mandates.
• Pumpkin Film: Swiss commercial film and branded content studio serving corporate and agency clients; comparable boutique production-services model and Swiss client base.
• Shining Pictures: Zurich-based film and content production studio offering film, commercial, and motion design work for enterprise and brand clients in Switzerland — direct comparable in scale, geography, and service mix.
• Stories AG: Zurich-headquartered film and content production company producing corporate films, brand films, and image films for Swiss enterprises — overlapping client roster and service offering.
• Marriott Productions: Swiss film production house specializing in corporate films, image films, and TV commercials; comparable scale, project-based model, and Swiss enterprise customer segment.
• Pummelvision / Seed Audio-Visual: Swiss film and motion design studio producing corporate, brand, and broadcast content; comparable motion design and corporate film offering to Swiss clients.

Emerging players

• BÜRO ADAM: Smaller motion design and animation boutique in the DACH region focused on brand identity, motion graphics, and animated content — partial overlap on the motion design / broadcast identity work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/frameelevenchannel/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/frameeleven
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/frame-eleven-partners-ag
• Instagraminstagram.com/frameeleven.ch

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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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