Oktobor Animation launch in NZ

Omnilab Media and Oktobor, its visual effects, animation and digital creative convergence studio, recently gave details of its new Auckland-based Computer Generated (CG) animation studio -- Oktobor Animation, which it has created and launched in conjunction with Backyard Animated Pictures (USA).

Oktobor general manager Bruce Everett said: “Oktobor Animation is a very significant CG animation business that will initially be servicing the world famous Nickelodeon Studios."

"We will be creating multiple CG animated television series for them and I’m delighted to say we have already secured a long-term contract which will see Oktobor Animation working on several high profile and highly rated television series including The Penguins of Madagascar, based on the hit DreamWorks animated feature," says Everett.

"Production has already commenced and currently our staff number is 30. By mid-next year we expect to have a crew of over 120 artists and technicians. In fact, we anticipate Oktobor Animation will provide up to 300 jobs over the first four years.”

Oktobor Animation will also provide openings to the growing number of regional CG artists offering up to fifteen three-month paid internships up to four times per year to top graduates of local NZQA schools and between 120-140 contract jobs at their Auckland facility.