mooncake studio
Where artistry meets technology. We craft creatures, characters, and worlds for the biggest screens and boldest games.
A selection of our work across cinema, streaming, and gaming — from creature design to full production pipelines.
All mythical creatures & CG character doubles
Every bird in the film — Full CG creature pipeline
Tiger & monkey — Hyper-detailed creature work
All fur creatures — Cinematic & game-ready
Character groom for the Forsaken cinematic
Modeling, texturing, shading & fur — Nearly the entire cast
Character modeling & look dev for the animated feature
The full cast of lovable little monsters
Our universe — Story, design, animation & social media
A living universe — Characters, lore & community
Photorealistic CG parrot for advertising
Full CG cat — Modeling, grooming & look dev
Photorealistic dog for advertising
Photorealistic birds for advertising
Digital double for 'Het Leven Volgens Nino'
Photorealistic creatures for commercial work
Photorealistic French Bulldog for Polygonbay
Realistic moose — grooming & texturing
Realistic wild boar — grooming & look dev
Photorealistic red squirrel — full creature pipeline
Prehistoric creature for museum video
CG creature for Volkswagen commercial
Since 2017, Mooncake Studio has been the secret weapon behind some of the most visually stunning creatures, characters, and worlds in animation and gaming. We don't just execute — we obsess over every feather, every strand of fur, every pixel until it's perfect.
From Netflix blockbusters to indie gaming gems, our team brings deep expertise across the entire animation pipeline. But what truly sets us apart? We're not just artists — we're technologists. We live at the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge AI.
"All you can need, we can do it."
We are early adopters and power users of AI in production. Our team has deep, hands-on experience integrating AI tools into real animation and VFX pipelines — not as a gimmick, but as a genuine accelerator.
We help studios understand, adopt, and integrate AI into their existing workflows. From concept generation and texture synthesis to motion capture cleanup and asset optimization — we bridge the gap between traditional artistry and AI-powered production.
We embed AI tools seamlessly into your existing DCC software and production pipeline.
Hands-on workshops for your team to master AI tools with confidence and creativity.
We blend AI-assisted workflows with traditional craftsmanship for faster delivery without compromising quality.
You have a character, a concept, a spark of something bigger. We turn it into a fully realized intellectual property. Mooncake Studio doesn't just animate — we co-develop IPs from the ground up, bringing years of storytelling and production mastery to every aspect of the creative process.
Whether you're an indie creator with a vision or a studio looking to launch a new franchise, we partner with you to build universes that captivate audiences across every platform — screen, social, and beyond.
We craft the rules, history, and mythology of your universe — from graphic bibles and character guides to full narrative arcs.
Memorable characters with depth, personality, and visual identity — designed to work across animation, merchandise, and social media.
Defining the look, feel, and aesthetic language of your IP — color palettes, environments, props, and mood boards that guide every decision.
From pilot episodes to social media campaigns — we plan and produce the content that brings your IP to life and grows its audience.
From concept to final render, we cover every stage of the animation production pipeline.
From concept art to fully realized characters, we create compelling designs that serve both narrative and technical needs.
High-quality polygonal and subdivision surface modeling for characters, creatures, props, and environments.
Photorealistic and stylized texturing, material creation, and shader development for any render engine.
Advanced groom and simulation for realistic and stylized fur, feathers, and hair on creatures and characters.
Complex character rigs and fluid animation that bring creatures and characters to life with personality and emotion.
Final look development, lighting, and high-quality rendering for film, series, and real-time applications.
Complete universe creation — graphic bibles, environment design, and asset production for original IPs and client projects.
End-to-end production capabilities — from story and scenario to final delivery, including social media content creation.
Got a creature that needs fur? A universe that needs building? An AI workflow that needs a human touch? Let's talk.