LAIKA STUDIOS

PLAYGROUNDS IN MOTION LONDON 2026

We’re beyond excited to announce that LAIKA Studios is joining us at In Motion London 2026.

For nearly two decades, LAIKA has been pushing the boundaries of stop-motion animation – creating handcrafted worlds of extraordinary detail and imagination. From Coraline and ParaNorman to Kubo and the Two Strings, The Boxtrolls and Missing Link, every LAIKA film is a testament to the power of craft, creativity and obsessive attention to detail.

And right now, the studio is in the midst of their most ambitious project yet. Wildwood – based on the bestselling novel by Colin Meloy of The Decemberists and illustrated by Carson Ellis – arrives in theatres on 23 October 2026. A tale of love, loss, sacrifice and the magic you can find on your doorstep, if you’re willing to look for it. With a voice cast including Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali, Awkwafina and Angela Bassett, Wildwood is shaping up to be something truly special.

Come hear the story behind the studio – and the film – at the Barbican Centre this September.

Full Line Up - In Motion London 2026

GLEN & CLAIRE KEANE
exclusive interview with two animation legends
interview
LAIKA STUDIOS
stop-motion legends behind Wildwood, Coraline, Kubo and Missing Link
artist talk
AMAZE.AMAZE.AMAZE: ANIMATING PROJECT HAIL MARY’S ROCKY
Framestore's senior animation supervisor Arslan Elver
artist talk
LUCAS ZANOTTO
designer, artist
artist talk
ALEXIS WANNEROY
head of character animation Fortiche
artist talk
EMANUELE COLOMBO
motion designer
artist talk
LAURIE ROWAN
director, animator
artist talk
BUCK
global creative company
artist talk
STUDIO AKA
animation studio
artist talk
THE LINE SPECIAL
animation studio
artist talk
STATE DESIGN: MARCEL ZIUL
founder, executive creative director
artist talk
ROSIE TONKIN
art director, modelmaker
interview
VINCENT SCHWENK
3D artist
artist talk
FONS SCHIEDON
director, designer
artist talk
YONK
VR sculpting 3D animation studio
artist talk
LOEK VUGS
designer, animator, teacher
artist talk
STUDIO AKA EXPO: PICARAMA
unique piece from their graphic novel Picatopia
expo
3DTOTAL SHOP
pop-up bookshop
books
INDUSTRY GARDEN
chats, panels, talent scouting and more!
industry garden
PORTFOLIO REVIEWS
brush up your portfolios!
portfolio reviews
MEET & GREETS
meet the artists!
meet & greet
CALLIPEG BOOTH
try out the 2D animation software
partner
WACOM BOOTH
try out new products, join demos and aks your questions
partner
GET TO KNOW OUR VENUE: BARBICAN CENTRE
a world-renowed arts and learning hub in London
venue
THE CREATIVE MEET-UP OF THE YEAR
right at the heart of London