About Kaleida Studio

Kaleida Studio is an Emmy Nominated animation/motion graphics production company and augmented reality art agency directed by Julie Gratz. We have an incredible team of animation directors, animators, artists, and producers who have been directing and creating award-winning work for film, documentary, and commercial projects since our founding in 2013.

Non-Fiction Animation/Motion Graphics: In 2022, Kaleida Studio partnered with the incredible company Mighty Oak — to expand our services and be a go-to destination for non-fiction animation. From opening titles and graphics packages, to 2D, 3D, stop motion and mixed media animation — Mighty Oak and Kaleida’s combined backgrounds, resources and ever-growing talent-base (400+ and counting), provide filmmakers with scalable services and a holistic approach that fits every type of project.

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Augmented Reality: We are proud to represent 20 [AR]Tists from around the world and have been curating and hosting augmented reality art shows throughout the country since 2018. Kaleida has partnered with Violet to create custom immersive reality experiences for galleries, brands, and artists. We premiered the Kaleida Studio AR app, powered by Violet, during Miami Art Week 2019.

Kaleida Studio was founded by Julie Gratz and Inna Shnayder in 2013.

Accolades:

Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Graphic Design and Art Direction for Agents of Chaos 2021, Vimeo Staff Pick 2018, The Atlantic, Short of the Week, Great Big Story + CNN, Tribeca Film, The Creator's Project, Vimeo Staff Pick 2014

Select Clients:

Netflix, Magnolia Pictures, Penny Lane, Jigsaw Productions, HBO, Mass Appeal, Great Big Story, CNN Films, Kindling Group, Northwestern University, Cartuna, Radical Media, and AEON

Group Augmented Reality Art Shows Hosted by Kaleida Studio:

Kinetic Escapes : August 2nd 2018 at B[x] Spaces in Brooklyn

Bushwick Open Studios : September 29-30th 2018 at B[x] Spaces in Brooklyn

ANNY Best of Fest : October 6-7th 2018 at Anderson Contemporary in NYC

Process : February 2019 at B[x] Spaces in Brooklyn

Future of Storytelling Pop-Up Story Arcade : Feb-April 2019 in NYC

SXSW - TOA WorldTour by GermanHaus : March 2019 in Austin, TX

Dumbo Open Studios + Ongoing Show : June 2019-Feb 2020 at VRBAR in Brooklyn

ANNY Best of Fest : October 5-6th 2019 at Anderson Contemporary in NYC

City Unseen : Oct-Dec 2019 SNAP Orlando

CADAF : Dec 5-8th 2019 at Wynwood Miami