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Aardman, based in Bristol (UK) and co-founded in 1976 by Peter Lord and David Sproxton, is an independent and multi-award-winning studio. It produces feature films, series, advertising, games and interactive entertainment - such as the ‘visually astonishing’ (Guardian), BAFTA® nominated console game, 11-11: Memories Retold, and the four-times Gold Cannes Lions-winning StorySign app - and innovative attractions for both the domestic and international market, including a new 4D theatre attraction at Efteling in the Netherlands.
Its productions are global in appeal, novel, entertaining, brilliantly characterised and full of charm reflecting the unique talent, energy and personal commitment of the Aardman team. The studio’s work – which includes the creation of much-loved characters including Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Timmy Time and Morph – is often imitated, and yet the company continues to lead the field producing a rare brand of visually stunning content for cinema, broadcasters, digital platforms and live experiences around the world.
The studio runs the Aardman Academy which has a commitment to nurturing talent by delivering excellence in film and animation training and mentoring. The Aardman Academy offers a variety of courses from intensive one-day workshops teaching production skills and storyboarding, to comprehensive twelve-week courses for professionals in craft based subjects from model making to animation.
In November 2018 it became an Employee Owned Organisation, to ensure Aardman remains independent and to secure the creative legacy and culture of the company for many decades to come.
Like Aardman’s Facebook page to keep up to date with all the latest work, news and events from one of the UK’s best loved animation studios.
Its productions are global in appeal, novel, entertaining, brilliantly characterised and full of charm reflecting the unique talent, energy and personal commitment of the Aardman team. The studio’s work – which includes the creation of much-loved characters including Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Timmy Time and Morph – is often imitated, and yet the company continues to lead the field producing a rare brand of visually stunning content for cinema, broadcasters, digital platforms and live experiences around the world.
The studio runs the Aardman Academy which has a commitment to nurturing talent by delivering excellence in film and animation training and mentoring. The Aardman Academy offers a variety of courses from intensive one-day workshops teaching production skills and storyboarding, to comprehensive twelve-week courses for professionals in craft based subjects from model making to animation.
In November 2018 it became an Employee Owned Organisation, to ensure Aardman remains independent and to secure the creative legacy and culture of the company for many decades to come.
Like Aardman’s Facebook page to keep up to date with all the latest work, news and events from one of the UK’s best loved animation studios.
Overview
Location
United Kingdom, England, Bristol
Employees
201-500
Founded date
1976
Mentions in press and media 24
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| Sep 1, 2026 | LEGO Reveals First-Ever Wallace & Gromit Set: Fan’s Design Becomes October Release | By Russell White Published: Sep 01 2026, 11:50 AM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Share on Flipboard |
| Apr 9, 2026 | What’s on in April | April in London is packed with things to do and Central London Alliance is here to guide you through it all. From seasonal events and sporting highlights to exciting activities, this is your monthly guide to the very best the city has to of... |
| Jan 18, 2026 | Why mystery readers will be seeing a lot of the detective DS Cross book series | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Tim Sullivan’s screenwriting credits include the films “A Handful of Dust,” “Where Angels Fear to Tread,” and “Letters to Juliet.” He’s also directed TV, including episodes of “Sherlock Holmes.” Hi... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Aardman: Wallace & Gromit maker cuts jobs as losses continue | Aardman, the studio behind the likes of Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep, slipped further into the red as it cut jobs during its latest financial year. The Bristol-headquartered animation company has posted a pre-tax loss of £5m for... |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Pinocchio Oscars win helps stop-motion studio double in value | The studio behind the puppets for Guillermo del Toro’s reimagining of Pinocchio has more than doubled in value after winning an Oscar for its work. Mackinnon and Saunders, which is based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, helped clinch the ... |
| Mar 20, 2025 | New animated animal film Flow is worthy of the Oscars hype | The biggest underdog story at this year’s Oscars was Flow, the independent Latvian animation that beat the might of Pixar, Aardman, and Dreamworks to take home Best Animated Feature. The film’s success saw a statue of the lead character, a ... |
| 2025 | British stop motion duo Wallace & Gromit back for a full-length feature | The cheese-loving English inventor Wallace and his loyal dog Gromit have been stars since the beginning. In the 35 years since Nick Park introduced the world to his stop motion creations and their eccentric, unapologetically British existen... |
| Dec 3, 2024 | The Tech Tides: Intel's Battlemage and Apple's Festive Animation | In the world of technology, change is the only constant. Two giants, Intel and Apple, are making waves this December. Intel is gearing up to unveil its next-generation graphics cards, while Apple showcases the magic of animation through its... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | Apple reveals how Aardman shot its festive animation on an iPhone | The stop-motion specialists at Aardman Animations have collaborated with Apple on a festive film that’s being beamed nightly onto Battersea Power Station, one of London’s most iconic buildings. To shoot the project, the multi-Oscar-winning ... |
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FAQ about Aardman
When was Aardman founded?
Aardman was founded in 1976.
What has the press written about Aardman?
Parsers VC has collected 24 articles mentioning Aardman, among them “LEGO Reveals First-Ever Wallace & Gromit Set: Fan’s Design Becomes October Release” (Sep 1, 2026) and “What’s on in April” (Apr 9, 2026).
Is Aardman still active?
Yes, Aardman is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 7, 2026.