India-based animation studio taps veteran industry execs Sabrina Riegel, Nol Meyer and Jean Cloude Nouchy to spearhead first international expansion.
Joining its locations in Mumbai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, the Indian animation studio 88 Pictures, known for projects such as Trollhunters Trilogy, Fast & Furious Spy Racers, and Gremlins, opened a new international office in Toronto. The expansion marks a milestone in the 88 Pictures’ story and further solidifies its reputation as a global animation brand.
The company has hired Sabrina Riegel (Shrek, Madagascar, How to Train your Dragon) as global head of look, Nol Meyer (Shrek, Madagascar, Megamind) as global head of previs and layout, and Jean Claude Nouchy (Spirit, Aquaman II) as digital FX supervisor to lead the new studio.
Milind D. Shinde, founder and CEO of 88 Pictures said, “88 Pictures has worked on some of the most renowned animated projects and has established itself as a key player of the global animation industry in a short span of time. Our North American presence in Toronto, coupled with the addition of Sabrina, Nol, and Jean Claude, will further strengthen our know-how of storytelling and enhance our creative excellence and technical prowess.”
Added Shinde, “We aspire to make 88 Pictures among the top boutique studios in the world that are known for creating curated content across the varied mediums of animation, VFX and games. I strongly feel the future is ahead of us.”
Source: 88 Pictures
