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WHO WE ARE

At LAIKA, we are committed to telling original, enduring stories and bringing these tales to the widest possible audience while being a leader in filmmaking. We innovate, and we combine the latest emerging technologies with timeless techniques to create state-of-the-art classics.
Laika ivy wall

WHO WE ARE

At LAIKA, we are committed to telling original, enduring stories and bringing these tales to the widest possible audience while being a leader in filmmaking. We innovate, and we combine the latest emerging technologies with timeless techniques to create state-of-the-art classics.

OUR STORY

Founded in Oregon in 2005 by President & CEO Travis Knight, LAIKA creates films that are born in imagination, shaped into stories, and crafted by passionate artists who give life to unforgettable characters.

LAIKA’s five films: Coraline (2009), ParaNorman (2012), The Boxtrolls (2014), Kubo and the Two Strings (2016), and Missing Link (2019) were all nominated for the Academy Award® for Outstanding Animated Feature. Kubo and the Two Strings won the BAFTA® Award for Best Animated Film and received an additional Oscar® nomination for Visual Effects, and Missing Link garnered the Golden Globe® for Best Animated Film. The studio was awarded a Scientific and Technology Oscar® in 2016 for its innovation. LAIKA is currently in production on its sixth animated film, Wildwood, based on the book series by Colin Meloy and illustrator Carson Ellis. The studio is developing The Night Gardener, an animated film from an original idea by Bill Dubuque, creator of the hit series Ozark, as well as its first live-action feature film based on the action thriller novel Seventeen by screenwriter John Brownlow.
A LAIKA employee glueing handmade leaves onto a tree on the set of oMissing Link

LIFE AT LAIKA

At LAIKA, we lean into the hard stuff. Filmmaking is an inherently collaborative process that is time-consuming, meticulous, and challenging—the very traits that make our work so unique and impactful. We strive to reimagine animation by showcasing bold narratives, and by utilizing classic stop-motion techniques combined with state-of-the-art technology to create fresh viewing experiences that surprise, thrill, and inspire. We work hard to raise the bar and redefine where this art form can take us.
A group of LAIKA employees at the Portland Pride Parade

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

LAIKA is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every voice matters. Our Employee Resource Groups empower employees to connect with and learn from fellow members of the LAIKA community to better support and cultivate respect and belonging throughout our company.
A man sitting in an on-site medical examination room

BENEFITS PROGRAM

Named a top 20 company in The Oregonian’s Top Places to Work in 2022, our benefits program provides employees with best-in-class coverage and on-site services. These include comprehensive medical benefits; a competitive 401(k) plan; onsite medical and wellness perks that include primary care, mental health care, on-site baristas, massages, and a full gym; an onsite ergonomics and injury prevention program; continued learning opportunities; and more.
Two people looking at puppets from the film The Boxtrolls

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Through volunteer outreach programs, in which our artists, makers, technicians, and other professionals host presentations and workshops, we reach out to marginalized and underrepresented youths to show them a viable path to a career in the arts. Through empathy, communication, and relationship-building, we practice greater inclusion, which in turn leads to diversity and improved access.
Kubo and Coraline puppets posed in the Portland Japanese Gardens

WHY PORTLAND?

Founded in Portland, LAIKA promotes the spirit of a city known for embracing the free-thinking, the counter-cultural, and the adventurous. We’re proud of our home, its history, and its culture. LAIKA wouldn’t be the same creative, industry-defining company if it was born anywhere else. We’ve embraced this culture internally, fostering an environment that supports and celebrates creativity. Wildwood, our upcoming feature, is set in a fictional version of Portland’s Forest Park, giving us an opportunity to share the spirit of our city with more people around the world.
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