Draft:Brazen Animation


Brazen Animation
Company typePrivate
IndustryAnimation
FoundedSeptember 19, 2014
HeadquartersDallas, Texas
Key people
Bryan Engram
Websitebrazenanimation.com

Brazen Animation is an animation studio based in Dallas, Texas. The studio was founded in 2014 by industry veterans with experience at Disney, Reel FX, and Blue Sky..[1] Bryan Engram is the studio's CEO and Chief Creative Officer.[2] The studio’s mission is to produce meaningful content that inspires and uplifts, aiming to “elevate the human condition.” Brazen Animation creates a range of animated content, including commercials, game trailers, music videos[3], shorts, and feature films.

History

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The studio has created animation for numerous prominent studios, agencies, and brands, including DreamWorks, Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, United Artists, 20th Century Fox, Riot Games, Epic Games[4], Electronic Arts, Blizzard Entertainment, Microsoft Games, and Wizards of the Coast[5]

In 2024, Brazen announced a partnership with the acclaimed director duo Brandon Oldenburg and Limbert Fabian, known as “InBetween” to bolster their director roster.[6]

Tempest

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Brazen Animation's original IP, Tempest, began as a technical animation test but evolved into a complex narrative centered around a prideful sea captain grappling with loss and redemption[7]. Developed over two years, Tempest showcases Brazen’s ability to blend 2D and 3D animation, effects, and storytelling. [8] In 2023, Brazen won the Angel Studios Torch Award after receiving the highest audience score for their teaser and secured a distribution deal for the project. [9]

Accolades

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Year Award Category Nominated Work Result Ref
2024 Clio Entertainment Awards Audio Visual Craft Magic: The Gathering's Bloomburrow Shortlist [10]
2024 NYX Game Awards Game Video - Trailer Magic: The Gathering's Bloomburrow Won [11]
2023 Illuminate Awards Guild Torch Tempest Won [12]

References

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  1. ^ Edwards, C. (September 18, 2014). "Brazen Animation Launches in Dallas". Cartoon Brew.
  2. ^ "Praxis Community | Bryan Engram | Brazen Animation". www.praxislabs.org. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  3. ^ Milligan, Mercedes (March 14, 2023). "Meet The Meeps, an Animated Animal Band from the Creator of 'American Idol'".
  4. ^ VFX Wolves (2024-08-10). Demo Reel 2024 | BRAZEN Animation | Studio Reel. Retrieved 2024-11-13 – via YouTube.
  5. ^ Hartley, Edward (2024-07-10). "Brazen Animation on being tapped to animate Magic: The Gathering's Bloomburrow". Toon Boom Animation. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  6. ^ "Brazen Animation Welcomes Award-Winning Filmmakers Limbert Fabian and Brandon Oldenburg to Director Roster – AdChat™ DFW". adchatdfw.com. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  7. ^ Engram, Bryan (2017-05-25), Tempest (Animation, Short), Brazen Animation, retrieved 2024-11-13
  8. ^ Failes, Ian (May 25, 2017). "Brazen Animation Reveals 'Tempest' Feature Film Pitch [Exclusive Making-Of Video]". Cartoon Brew.
  9. ^ "Angel Studios Illuminate 2023". Angel Studios. May 12, 2023.
  10. ^ "Magic: The Gathering: Bloomburrow Launch Trailer - The Clios". Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  11. ^ Awards, NYX Game. "NYX Game Awards | Magic: The Gathering | Bloomburrow Trailer". nyxgameawards.com. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  12. ^ "Angel Studios Illuminate 2023". Angel Studios. 2023-05-12. Retrieved 2024-11-13.