Huhu Studios Explained

Huhu Studios Limited
Type:	CG Animation Studio
Fate:	Liquidation
Location City:	Warkworth
Location Country:	New Zealand
Industry:	Animation
Num Employees:	<100

Huhu Studios was an animation studio based in Warkworth, New Zealand.^[1]

History

Huhu Studios was founded in 1996 by Trevor Yaxley as a boutique animation studio for small-scale TV series' and straight-to-DVD projects. Since its inception Huhu Studios had upscaled its NZ operation while also expanding into China with two studios based in Beijing.

Most recently Huhu Studios had focussed on international co-productions.

In 2022, Director Trevor Yaxley stated that the studio had closed because of pressures related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the initial intention was to mothball the studio and reopen, the length of the pandemic hindered this.^[2]

At its height, the company was employing around 100 staff.^[3]

Films

Huhu Studios has produced multiple animated shows and films, including:

• VeggieTales (2009-2015)
• Buzz and Poppy
• Turbo Dogs
• Sindbad & the 7 Galaxies
• The Ten Commandments
• Fifty the Tractor
• Life at the Pond
• Hermie and Friends
• Mosley^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: China Film Group, Canadian, Kiwi Partners Back 17-Movie Slate (Exclusive). Alex Ben Block. May 12, 2015. May 21, 2015. The Hollywood Reporter.
2. Web site: Covid ends Huhu Studios run . 25 December 2022 .
3. Web site: Covid ends Huhu Studios run . 25 December 2022 .
4. Web site: Mosley . NZ On Screen . 11 October 2019.