LAIKA Studios

We're closing out Women’s History Month with a spotlight on RP Production Supervisor Zaneta Taylor. Follow along as Zaneta enjoys time with her team, joins our Outreach volunteers at a local school, and refuels her creative energy on a visit to the Portland Art Museum with her son.  #LifeAtLAIKA #WomensHistoryMonth  Filmed in part at Portland Art Museum.

“I’m always fascinated by the tiniest things that function, like a tiny spray bottle that actually works. Everything’s tiny and cute—assets like tiny peanuts that are dimpled and hand-painted. It’s wild to me!” Samantha Kohler, Senior Archivist of Exhibitions and Loans, works with LAIKA's vast archive of props, puppets, and sets. Read her interview and more in the new book LAIKA: The Magic Behind A Stop-Motion Dream Factory. #LifeAtLAIKA

“Sometimes I’m on set, and I walk out, and I think, ‘How cool and lucky to be able to make a living doing this art form, to create life out of these inanimate objects unlike ever before.’ I feel like I’ve won the lottery.” Brad Schiff, Head of Animation, brings puppets to life every day at LAIKA. Dive deeper into our worlds with the new book LAIKA: The Magic Behind A Stop-Motion Dream Factory. #LifeAtLAIKA

Be sure to submit your application for the 2026 Summer Internship Program before the deadline on March 27, at 6 p.m. PDT!  https://lnkd.in/g2zs9-Q 

“In the early days, we were modeling buttons and tiny items out of clay at our desks and trying to make a duplicate in our scale was difficult. And now, bringing in techniques like rapid prototyping and laser jet cutting for example, along the way, we can print identical copies, all scales, as many as you like.” Deb Cook, Costume Designer, reflects on their time at LAIKA in the new book LAIKA: The Magic Behind A Stop-Motion Dream Factory. #LifeAtLAIKA

In our latest Women’s History Month spotlight, Sydona McMullin shares a day in her life as a Scenic Production Coordinator at LAIKA. Join Sydona as she goes from desk-side deliveries to Safety team huddles to educational extracurriculars. #WomensHistoryMonth #LifeAtLAIKA Filmed in part OMSI.

A brand-new book to add to your collection ✨ LAIKA: The Magic Behind a Stop-Motion Dream Factory gives a rare look behind the curtain with never-before-seen artwork and interviews. Get yours now at the LAIKA Shop, including an exclusive deluxe edition. #Coraline #Wildwood #LAIKAStudios #BehindTheScenes #StopMotion

What makes internships at LAIKA such a great experience? Find out from LAIKAns who started their journey at the studio as interns. Applications are open now through March 27. Learn more and apply on our Careers page: https://lnkd.in/g2zs9-Q #LifeAtLAIKA 

Coding, karate, and a cat named Miso! For International Women’s Day, we’re shining a spotlight on Software Engineer Brenna Lavin. Follow along as she competes in trivia, plans sustainability initiatives, and meets up with her book group. Watch for more of these features throughout Women’s History Month. #IWD2026 #WomensHistoryMonth #LifeAtLAIKA 

In celebration of National Employee Appreciation Day, we're thrilled to share that LAIKA has received silver-level accreditation from the Inclusive Employers Standard (IES), a globally recognized benchmarking program from Inclusive Employers. This achievement reflects the hard work of our committee members, employee groups, and the incredible staff who bring enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication into creating a culture of belonging here at LAIKA. Thank you LAIKAns for all that you do, each and every day. #LifeAtLAIKA #EmployeeAppreciationDay