Mikros Animation is a French production company that specializes in digital visual effects (VFX), post‑production, and animation for film, television, and advertising. Founded on 19 November 1985 by Maurice Prost, the company is headquartered at 8‑10 rue du Renard, Paris, France, and operates a network of studios in Paris, London, and Montreal, with additional presence in Bangalore and Los Angeles through its global network.
Corporate history
- The company originated as Technicolor Animation Productions, a subsidiary of the Technicolor Group.
- In 2015, Mikros Animation was acquired by Technicolor SA (later known as Vantiva) from its previous owner Mediacontech, becoming part of Technicolor’s broader animation and VFX portfolio.
- In February 2025, following Technicolor’s financial difficulties, the parent company entered administration. Subsequently, on 27 March 2025, Rodeo FX announced the acquisition of Mikros Animation’s brand and its operational studios in Paris and Montreal. The acquisition excluded the company’s television division and certain French intellectual property assets, which were transferred to OuiDo! Productions.
Operations and services
Mikros Animation provides end‑to‑end animation services, including character design, modeling, rigging, lighting, compositing, and VFX integration. The studio collaborates with filmmakers from the early development stages through final delivery, offering both creative and technical support across a range of media formats.
Notable projects
The studio has contributed VFX and animation services to a variety of high‑profile productions, such as:
- Logorama (2009) – VFX
- Mune: Guardian of the Moon (2014) – Animation
- The Little Prince (2015) – Animation
- Sahara (2017) – VFX
- Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017) – Animation
- The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020) – Animation
- Paw Patrol: The Movie (2021) – Animation
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) – Animation
- Thelma the Unicorn (2024) – Animation
The company has also provided VFX for live‑action titles such as The Ninth Gate (1999) and Immortals (2011).
Leadership and personnel
Key executives include Andrea Miloro (President) and Greg Mandel (Chief Operating Officer). As of the latest available data, Mikros Animation employs approximately 170 staff members across its locations.
Parentage and affiliations
- 2007–2015: Mediacontech (owner)
- 2015–2025: Technicolor Group (parent)
- 2025–present: Rodeo FX (parent)
Mikros Animation continues to operate as a subsidiary within Rodeo FX’s global network, contributing to both original animated productions and visual‑effects work for international film and television projects.