Glitch Productions
Glitch Productions is an independent Australian animation studio headquartered in Sydney, founded in 2017 by brothers Kevin and Luke Lerdwichagul. The studio creates teen- and young-adult-focused animated series for the internet, most notably the popular web-shows Meta Runner, The Amazing Digital Circus, Murder Drones, and Sunset Paradise. It handles all aspects of development, distribution, merchandising, and marketing in-house.
The studio's mission is to change the way the West creates teen and young adult animation by proving indie animation is at the forefront of the industry. Despite its growth to over 100 staff members, Glitch Productions remains fully self-funded and independent, dedicated to creative independence and high-performance artistry.
Leadership:
- Kevin Lerdwichagul (CEO / Co-Founder)
- Luke Lerdwichagul (CCO / Co-Founder)
- Jasmine Yang (COO / General Manager)
Focus:
- Specialization: Indie animation, 3D/CGI animation, and web-series production
- Services: Full-cycle animation production (development to distribution), merchandise design and manufacturing, and digital marketing
- Tools: Unreal Engine, Maya, and traditional 2D animation techniques
Vision:
- Mission: To change the way the West creates teen and young adult animation by proving indie animation is at the forefront of the industry
- Values: Creative independence, high-performance artistry, and fostering a "voice" for all employees in the creative process
Portfolio:
- Key Projects: The Amazing Digital Circus, Murder Drones, Meta Runner, SMG4, Sunset Paradise, The Gaslight District (Upcoming), and Knights of Guinevere (Upcoming)
- Notable Achievements: Over 20 million subscribers and 3 billion views on the GLITCH YouTube channel; The Amazing Digital Circus pilot reached 100 million views in one month
- Awards/Recognition: Founders featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 (Media, Marketing, and Advertising) in 2023