L'Atelier Animation explained

L'Atelier Animation, Ltd
Type:Subsidiary
Location:Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Owner:Cinesite (2022–present)
Industry:Animation
Products:CGI animation

L'Atelier Animation is a Canadian animation studio founded in 2014 by Laurent Zeitoun and Yann Zenou and is owned by Cinesite since 2022.

History

L'Atelier Animation was formed in 2012 as a partnership between Laurent Zeitoun and Yann Zenou to produce the film Ballerina.[1] In early 2017, L'Atelier announced plans to make Fireheart, a film set in the 1920s New York City that tells the story of a 16-year-old girl who becomes a hero to save her city.[2] The company also makes the animated series Robozuna, which airs on ITV and Netflix.[3] In 2022, L'Atelier was acquired by Cinesite.[4]

Filmography

YearFilmCo-production/distributorBudgetGross
2016Ballerina Gaumont (France)
eOne Films (Canada)
The Weinstein Company (United States, formerly)
Gaumont International (United States, current)
$36.6 million$106 million
2022FirehearteOne Films and Anton Corp$40 million
2022The Soccer Football MovieNetflix
Splash Entertainment
NA

Upcoming films

Notes and References

  1. News: Ballerina brings Disney/DreamWorks animator back to Montreal. T'Cha. Dunlevy. Montreal Gazette. February 23, 2017. February 21, 2019.
  2. News: Anton Boards Laurent Zeitoun and Yann Zenou's 'Fireheart' (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. John. Hopewell. Elsa. Keslassy. May 10, 2018. December 19, 2018.
  3. News: How L'Atelier Delivers Two Episodes of 'Robozuna' Every Four Weeks. Ian. Failes. Cartoon Brew. February 5, 2019. February 21, 2019.
  4. Web site: Cinesite Acquires Montreal Studio l'Atelier Animation . July 20, 2022 .
  5. Web site: L'Atelier Animation, Director Chris Jenkins Board GFM's '10 Lives'. March 10, 2021.