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Jam Filled Entertainment is a Canadian animation studio based in Ottawa, Ontario (with additional facilities in Toronto and Halifax), and is a subsidiary of Blue Ant Media.

Key Information

The company is known for animating several Nicktoons series such as The Loud House and its spin-off The Casagrandes, and Pinky Malinky, as well as the Cartoon Network series DC Super Hero Girls and Final Space. Its Toronto division, formerly known as Arc Productions and Starz Animation, has worked on CGI films and series such as Chop Socky Chooks, Gnomeo & Juliet, Thomas & Friends, and VeggieTales.

History

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Jam Filled Entertainment was founded in Manotick in 2007 by Kyle MacDougall, Phil Lafrance, and Jamie Leclaire. In January 2011, Jam Filled moved to a new location in Ottawa.

On August 3, 2016, Boat Rocker Media acquired Jam Filled Entertainment, with the company maintaining its management as a subsidiary.[1][2] On August 22, Jam Filled then acquired the assets of Toronto-based Arc Productions out of receivership, reopening the studio as a subsidiary to expand the company into 3D animation.[3][4][5]

In September 2019, Jam Filled announced the opening of a new 10,000 square foot studio in Halifax, dedicated to 2D animation projects.[6]

On March 24, 2025, Blue Ant Media announced that it would acquire Jam Filled from Boat Rocker as part of a reverse takeover arrangement.[7][8] The reverse takeover was completed on August 1, 2025.

Filmography

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Television series

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Title Year(s) Notes Client
Almost Naked Animals 2011–13 9 Story Entertainment
Crash Canyon Breakthrough Entertainment
Camp Lakebottom 2013–14 pre-production to rough-cut; season 1 9 Story Entertainment
The Day My Butt Went Psycho! 2014–15 season 1 episode 20; season 2 Nelvana
Studio Moshi
Numb Chucks 2014–16 9 Story Media Group
The Loud House 2016–present Animation services Nickelodeon Animation Studio
Thomas & Friends 2016–21 series 20–24; continued from Arc Productions HiT Entertainment
The Bagel and Becky Show 2016–17 pre-production to rough-cut Radical Sheep Productions
Rusty Rivets 2016–20 remaining eps of seasons 1–3; continued from Arc Productions Spin Master Entertainment
WellieWishers 2017 season 2 Mattel Creations
Kody Kapow Zodiak Kids
Final Space 2018–21 Animation services ShadowMachine
Pinky Malinky 2019 Nickelodeon Animation Studio
DC Super Hero Girls 2019–20 season 1 and shorts Warner Bros. Animation
The Polos 2019 Boat Rocker Media
Bubble Guppies 2019–23 seasons 5–6 Nickelodeon Animation Studio
The Casagrandes 2019–22 Animation services
Kingdom Force 2019–20 Boat Rocker Media
Dino Ranch 2021–24
A Tale Dark & Grimm 2021 Boat Rocker Media
Netflix Animation
Inside Job 2021–22 Animation services Netflix Animation
What If...? 2021 additional effects for season 2; "What If... Iron Man Crashed into the Grandmaster?" Marvel Studios Animation
Rubble & Crew 2023–present Spin Master Entertainment
Clone High 2023–24 Animation services; seasons 2–3 ShadowMachine
MTV Entertainment Studios
Praise Petey[9] 2023 Animation services 20th Television Animation
Vida the Vet 2024–present Spin Master Entertainment
Rock Paper Scissors Animation services Nickelodeon Animation Studio
X-Men '97 2024 additional effects for 2 episodes; "Tolerance Is Extinction: Part 2", "Tolerance Is Extinction: Part 3" Marvel Studios Animation
Exploding Kittens Animation services Chomp City
Bandera Entertainment
Chernin Entertainment
Wylde Pak 2025–present Nickelodeon Animation Studio
Dino Ranch: Island Explorers Boat Rocker Media

Specials/shorts

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Title Year(s) Notes Client
Nickelodeon Animated Shorts Program 2013–18 "The Loud House", "Off the Shelf", "My Friend Pancake", "Robo Wonder Kid", and "Fur-Ever Family" Nickelodeon Animation Studio
The Snow Ball 2021 short film
Nickelodeon Intergalactic Shorts Program 2022 "Rock Paper Scissors", "Wylde Pak" Nickelodeon Animation Studio
Reindeer in Here CBS Eye Animation Productions

Films

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Title Year(s) Notes Client
Thomas & Friends: Journey Beyond Sodor 2017 Mattel Creations
The Great Northern Candy Drop Boat Rocker Media
Thomas & Friends: Big World, Big Adventures! 2018 Mattel Creations
We Lost Our Human 2023 Netflix Animation
No Time to Spy: A Loud House Movie 2024 animation services Nickelodeon Animation Studio
A Loud House Christmas Movie: Naughty or Nice[10] 2025

Jam Filled Toronto

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Logo of Starz Animation
Logo of Arc Productions

The Toronto branch of Jam Filled Entertainment was originally established as Dan Krech Productions on June 24, 1985, as one of the first visual effects companies in Toronto. In 1987, DKP became the first company in Canada to have an in-house digital suite. DKP had produced visual effects and animation for over 2,000 commercials and long-form projects by 2000, many of them for U.S. companies. DKP moved to a new facility on Queen Street East in March 2001. American telecommunications company IDT Corporation acquired DKP Effects on March 16, 2004,[11] leading to the company being renamed DKP Studios.

On May 26, 2006, Liberty Media bought IDT Entertainment from IDT, including Anchor Bay Entertainment and Film Roman, and merged it with the Starz cable network to form Starz Media.[12] Under its new management in 2007, the studio began a "Starz Shortz" program which has produced Bundle of Joy, Enter the Sandbox, Ormie and Lovebirds.[13] In 2007, Starz Animation took over animating Shane Acker's feature 9 from Attitude Studio, Luxembourg.[14] In 2010, the studio opened a major VFX wing to create all the effects for the new Starz Channel/Graham King Productions miniseries, Camelot, Alcon Entertainment's Dolphin Tale, and producer Avi Arad's family feature, Robosapien: Rebooted.

In April 2011, Liberty Starz sold Starz Animation to a Canadian consortium, and it was renamed Arc Productions. Under the new owner, the studio was planning to do more proprietary production.[15][16][17][18]

On July 29, 2016,[19] Arc Productions entered receivership and closed down its studio, locking out 500 employees after telling them there was a payroll glitch and no one had been paid. At the time of closure, Arc had been working on the film Blazing Samurai.[20] On August 22, 2016, Jam Filled Entertainment acquired Arc's assets out of receivership, reopening its Toronto studio and rehiring most of its staff.[4][5]

Television series

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Title Year(s) Notes Client(s)
Dan Krech Productions
High Tide 1994 main title design and graphics Franklin/Waterman 2
DKP Effects
3-2-1 Penguins! 2002–03 animation Big Idea Productions
DKP Studios
Game Over 2004 animation The Carsey-Werner Company
VeggieTales 2004–05 animation Big Idea Productions
Starz Animation
VeggieTales 2006–07 animation; continued from DKP Studios Big Idea Productions
Chop Socky Chooks 2008 animation; 9 episodes Aardman Animations
Decode Entertainment
Camelot 2011 visual effects Starz Entertainment
The Simpsons 2011 "Condiments" sequence Gracie Films
20th Television Animation
Arc Productions
Matt Hatter Chronicles 2011–12 animation; seasons 1–2[21] Platinum Films
Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse 2012–15 animation Mattel Television
Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn 2012 visual effects[22] Microsoft Studios
343 Industries
Lego Marvel Super Heroes: Maximum Overload 2013 animation[23] Marvel Entertainment
Thomas & Friends 2013–21 animation; series 17–24[24] HiT Entertainment
Lost in Oz 2015 animation; pilot Bureau of Magic
Amazon Studios
Lego Marvel Super Heroes: Avengers Reassembled 2015 animation[25] Marvel Entertainment
Elena of Avalor 2016 animation; 7 episodes[5] Disney Television Animation
Rusty Rivets 2016–20 animation Spin Master Entertainment
Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia 2016 animation; 3 episodes[5] DreamWorks Animation Television
Tarzan and Jane 2017–18 animation[5] Arad Animation
41 Entertainment
Jam Filled Toronto
WellieWishers 2017 animation; season 2 Mattel Creations
Kody Kapow 2017 animation Zodiak Kids
The Polos 2019 animation Boat Rocker Studios
Bubble Guppies 2019–23 animation; seasons 5–6 Nickelodeon Animation Studio
Kingdom Force 2019–20 animation Industrial Brothers
Boat Rocker Studios
Dino Ranch 2021–24 animation Industrial Brothers
Boat Rocker Studios
A Tale Dark & Grimm 2021 animation Boat Rocker Studios
Netflix Animation
Rubble & Crew 2023–present animation Spin Master Entertainment
Vida the Vet 2024–present animation Spin Master Entertainment

Specials/shorts

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Title Year(s) Notes Client(s)
DKP Effects
Space Station 3D 2002 IMAX Corporation
DKP Studios
Surly Squirrel 2005 short film
The Happy Elf 2005 animation Film Roman
HC Productions
Starz Animation
Enter the Sandbox 2009 short film; animation
Yes, Virginia 2009 animation The Ebeling Group
JWT Productions
Ormie 2010 short series
Arc Productions
Snack Attack 2012 short film
Pixie Hollow Bake Off 2013 animation Disneytoon Studios
Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade 2016 animation Blue Sky Studios
Max Steel: Team Turbo 2016 animation Mattel Studios

Films

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Title Year(s) Notes Client(s)
Dan Krech Productions
Eve of Destruction 1991 visual effects and post-production Orion Pictures
Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog 1995 special effects 20th Century Fox
National Lampoon's Senior Trip 1995 special effects Alliance Communications
Bogus 1996 special effects Warner Bros. Pictures
The Siege 1998 20th Century Fox
The Nuttiest Nutcracker 1999 Columbia TriStar Home Video
DKP Effects
Joseph: King of Dreams 2000 3D effects DreamWorks Animation
Picture Claire 2001 main titles design & visual effects Alliance Atlantis Releasing Ltd
The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest 2002 special effects 20th Century Fox
Scourge of Worlds: A Dungeons & Dragons Adventure 2003 special effects
DKP Studios
Nerf N-Strike 2004 animation, lighting, & visual/animation effects Hasbro
The Librarian: Quest for the Spear 2004 special effects
Everyone's Hero 2006 animation 20th Century Fox
Starz Animation
The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie 2008 animation Universal Pictures
Big Idea Productions
Space Chimps 2008 20th Century Fox
Vanguard Animation
9 2009 Special Effects Focus Features
Relativity Media
Gnomeo & Juliet 2011 Touchstone Pictures
Rocket Pictures
Arc Productions
Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil 2011 animation The Weinstein Company
Dolphin Tale 2011 visual effects and animation Warner Bros. Pictures
The Amazing Spider-Man 2012 additional visual effects Columbia Pictures
Robosapien: Rebooted 2013 animation Anchor Bay Films
Thomas & Friends: King of the Railway 2013 animation[24][26] HiT Entertainment
Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony Tale 2013 animation Mattel Studios
Thomas & Friends: Tale of the Brave 2014 animation HiT Entertainment
Thomas & Friends: The Adventure Begins 2015 animation HiT Entertainment
Thomas & Friends: Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure 2015 animation HiT Entertainment
Barbie & Her Sisters in The Great Puppy Adventure 2015 animation Mattel Studios
Before I Wake 2016 visual effects Intrepid Pictures
Thomas & Friends: The Great Race 2016 animation HiT Entertainment
Barbie: Star Light Adventure 2016 animation Mattel Creations

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Jam Filled Entertainment is a Canadian digital specializing in 2D and 3D for , films, and original content. Founded in 2007 in , , by Kyle MacDougall, Phil Lafrance, and Jamie Leclaire, the company is headquartered in with additional studios in and Halifax, and it has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, consistent services from concept development to final production. The studio's early growth saw it expand from a modest 400-square-foot attic space to a multi-production facility, focusing on family-oriented programming that emphasizes creativity and educational themes. In 2016, Jam Filled was acquired by , which supported its scaling to handle larger international projects, and in August 2025, it transitioned to as part of a transaction that integrated it into a broader portfolio of production companies. Jam Filled is best known for its animation contributions to prominent series, including (seasons 1–present) and its spin-off for , as well as (seasons 20–24). Other notable projects encompass , , , , and the feature film No Time to Spy: A Loud House Movie. As an award-winning studio, Jam Filled has received recognition for its work, including an Audience Choice Award at the 2021 for its original The Snow Ball. The company also promotes diversity in the industry through its annual Jam Filled Diversity in Program, which has supported emerging Canadian animators since 2021 with financial aid and mentorship.

History

Founding and Early Years

Jam Filled Entertainment was founded in 2007 in , , by Kyle MacDougall, Phil Lafrance, and Jamie Leclaire. The studio initially operated from a modest 400-square-foot attic space in rural , with a primary focus on 2D animation production for television series targeted at Canadian and international broadcasters. Among its early projects, Jam Filled provided services for Crash Canyon (2009–2011), a co-production with Breakthrough Entertainment that helped build the company's reputation for delivering high-quality work efficiently. From the outset, the founders emphasized a mission centered on fostering , ensuring production consistency, and cultivating an artist-driven environment to support innovative animation.

Relocation and Initial Growth

In 2011, Jam Filled Entertainment relocated from its modest 400-square-foot attic studio in rural to a larger facility in , , enabling the company to support an expanding workforce and ramp up production capacity for multiple projects. This move coincided with the studio's emergence as a lead for prominent Canadian children's programming in the early 2010s, including the YTV series (2011–2013), created by Noah Z. Jones and produced by . The studio also handled lead animation duties for (2013–2014), a original developed by and Skywriter Media & Entertainment Group, featuring spooky adventures at a monster-infested . As production demands intensified, Jam Filled grew from a small founding team to over 100 artists by 2015, investing in advanced digital pipelines to streamline workflows and accelerate episode turnaround times amid rising file data volumes from high-volume 2D animation. These enhancements positioned the studio to secure ongoing contracts with major Canadian networks like and YTV, bolstered by federal incentives such as the 25% Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit on qualified labor expenditures.

Acquisitions and Expansion

In August 2016, Jam Filled Entertainment underwent significant expansion through strategic acquisitions that enhanced its production capabilities and geographic footprint. On August 3, 2016, Boat Rocker Media acquired Jam Filled for an undisclosed amount, with the studio operating as a subsidiary while its founding partners retained management control and the company continued under its existing banner. This move provided Jam Filled with capital to scale its primarily 2D animation operations, employing over 150 animators at the time, and positioned it for growth in family-oriented content. Just weeks later, on August 22, 2016, Jam Filled acquired the assets of the insolvent Toronto-based Arc Productions during its proceedings, rehiring more than 200 staff members and establishing a new division known as Jam Filled . This acquisition introduced advanced 3D animation expertise to Jam Filled's portfolio, complementing its established 2D strengths rooted in the headquarters. The studio's lineage dates back to 1985, when it was founded as Dan Krech Productions by industry veteran Dan Krech as one of Canada's early digital effects houses. In March 2004, Entertainment acquired the studio, then operating as DKP Effects, for an undisclosed sum, integrating it as a key 3D and facility. Following 's sale to in May 2006, the studio was rebranded as Animation Toronto, focusing on CGI projects. In April 2011, a Canadian investor group purchased it from and renamed it Arc Productions, continuing its emphasis on high-end 3D until financial difficulties led to its 2016 collapse. These 2016 acquisitions marked a pivotal shift for Jam Filled, enabling hybrid 2D/3D production workflows and supporting larger-scale projects, such as continuing for seasons 20 through 24 of . The integration of Arc's talent and technology diversified Jam Filled's offerings beyond its original 2D focus, facilitating expansion into more complex and films.

Ownership Changes and Recent Developments

In September 2019, Jam Filled Entertainment expanded its operations by opening a 10,000-square-foot studio in , dedicated to handling overflow work in 2D animation production. Following its acquisition by in 2016, Jam Filled underwent a significant ownership transition in 2025 when announced on March 24 a of , which included acquiring Jam Filled along with other production assets. The transaction was completed on August 1, 2025, integrating Jam Filled as a key division within and enabling the latter to go public as Blue Ant Media Corporation. Post-acquisition, has emphasized leveraging its global distribution network to enhance Jam Filled's reach, focusing on IP ownership and expanded content creation across international platforms. This strategy supports ongoing projects such as the 2D animated series Wylde Pak, which premiered on in June 2025 and continues production into late 2025. As of November 2025, Jam Filled Entertainment operates as a subsidiary of , maintaining facilities in , , and Halifax while concentrating on a range of formats including 2D series for audiences.

Facilities

Ottawa Headquarters

Jam Filled Entertainment's headquarters is located at 65 Auriga Drive, Suite 102, in , , , serving as the company's primary operational base since its relocation there in January 2011. The facility supports a team of artists and animators, equipped with specialized workstations optimized for 2D workflows. This setup has enabled the studio to scale from its early days in a small attic space to a robust production hub, accommodating executive leadership and core creative functions. As the headquarters, the Ottawa location oversees executive decision-making, creative development, and the main 2D animation production pipeline, leveraging software like Toon Boom Harmony for efficient, high-quality output. The studio specializes in 2D animation, handling concept-to-completion processes for various projects while fostering a collaborative environment for artists. Key features include mentorship and support initiatives, such as the annual Jam Filled Diversity in Animation Scholarship, launched in 2021, which awards $3,000 CAD per —renewable until degree completion—to promising second-year post-secondary students from diverse backgrounds pursuing studies in . The headquarters plays a central role in major collaborations, particularly with , where it has hosted the development and production of series like , contributing to its animation since the show's inception. This facility manages the bulk of such partnerships, ensuring consistent creative oversight and pipeline efficiency for 2D-focused deliverables.

Toronto Studio

The Toronto studio of Jam Filled Entertainment is located at 595 Adelaide St. East, Suite 101, in , , and traces its origins to Dan Krech Productions, established in 1985 as one of the pioneering companies in the city. Initially focused on and effects for film and television, the facility evolved through several iterations, including DKP Studios and Animation Toronto, before operating as Arc Productions from 2011 until its closure in July 2016 due to financial difficulties. In August 2016, Jam Filled Entertainment acquired Arc's assets and reopened the studio, rehiring over 200 artists to integrate 3D animation capabilities into its portfolio. Today, the facility specializes in 3D production, utilizing industry-standard software such as for modeling, , and rendering, alongside SideFX Houdini for advanced effects simulation. This setup supports a dedicated team of artists creating complex CGI elements, drawing on the studio's historical expertise in techniques pioneered during the Dan Krech Productions era, such as early digital compositing and particle dynamics. The studio plays a key role in handling intricate CGI integration for animated films and series, enabling seamless blending of 3D assets with narrative-driven content. Following its acquisition by in 2025 as part of a broader of , the studio has positioned itself for enhanced collaboration on international co-productions, leveraging expanded resources to bolster VFX pipelines for global projects. This integration marks a strategic evolution, building on the facility's 3D heritage to support Blue Ant's diverse slate of animation and effects work.

Halifax Studio

The Halifax Studio of Jam Filled Entertainment is located at 1701 Hollis Street, Suite 800, Office #822, in , and opened in September 2019 as a 10,000-square-foot satellite facility designed specifically to support high-volume 2D production. This expansion under at the time aimed to augment the company's capacity for episode-based work beyond its headquarters. The studio is equipped with infrastructure optimized for remote collaboration, including cloud-based systems that enable seamless integration with the team. Jam Filled utilizes Toon Boom Harmony software across its operations for 2D animation, supporting efficient workflows for artists handling multiple projects simultaneously. The facility accommodates dozens of animators, focusing on scalable production to manage overflow from ongoing series. Strategically, the Halifax location serves as a cost-effective hub for 2D animation overflow, capitalizing on Atlantic Canada's growing talent pool and provincial production incentives, such as Nova Scotia's 37.5% film and television . This positioning allows Jam Filled to efficiently scale output for established shows while tapping into regional creative resources. By 2025, the studio has contributed significantly to the company's 2D pipeline, including support for productions like the series (2024–present), where it handled overflow tasks.

Productions

Television Series

Jam Filled Entertainment and its predecessor studios have provided services for a wide range of television series, spanning 2D, 3D, and hybrid formats, often in collaboration with major networks like , , and . The company's studio has been particularly prominent in handling lead for ongoing children's series, while the studio (formerly Arc Productions) has focused on effects and specialized post-acquisition. Early contributions trace back to predecessor entities. In 1994, animator Dan Krech (a foundational figure in Jam Filled's Toronto lineage) contributed title design and graphics to the live-action series High Tide. DKP Studios and DKP Effects, acquired and integrated into Jam Filled's operations, animated episodes of 3-2-1 Penguins! from 2002 to 2003, providing effects work. In 2004, DKP Studios handled animation for the comedy series Game Over. The studio also contributed to VeggieTales seasons from 2004 to 2007 under DKP and later Starz Animation Toronto. Starz Animation Toronto animated Chop Socky Chooks in 2008. In 2011, Starz provided animation services for the miniseries Camelot and visual effects for an episode of The Simpsons. Arc Productions, acquired by Jam Filled in 2016 and rebranded as Jam Filled Toronto, brought a portfolio of series credits. Arc animated from 2011 to 2012. The studio handled full animation for across its run from 2012 to 2015. In 2012, Arc provided animation for the live-action/animated miniseries . Arc's 2013 work included the animated special-turned-series pilot . In 2015, Arc animated and . The studio contributed animation services to in 2016, alongside and Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia. Arc wrapped its pre-acquisition era with animation on Tarzan and Jane from 2017 to 2018. Jam Filled's core Ottawa operations began delivering series in the late 2000s. The studio provided animation services for Crash Canyon from 2009 to 2011. Jam Filled served as the 2D lead animator for Almost Naked Animals, which ran from 2011 to 2013. In 2013–2014, the Ottawa team handled animation production for Camp Lakebottom. Since 2016, Jam Filled has become a key animation partner for major broadcasters. The Ottawa studio has been the main animator for Nickelodeon's The Loud House since 2016, continuing through the present. Jam Filled Toronto contributed to Thomas & Friends seasons 20–24 from 2016 to 2021, utilizing a 2D/3D hybrid approach. The studio animated Final Space from 2018 to 2021. In 2019, Jam Filled handled animation for Pinky Malinky and DC Super Hero Girls (2019–2020). The Ottawa studio animated seasons 5–6 of Bubble Guppies from 2019 to 2023, as well as The Casagrandes from 2019 to 2022. More recent projects include (2021–2024), (2021), and Inside Job (2021–2022), all animated primarily by the Ottawa team. Ongoing series from 2023 onward feature Jam Filled's work on (2023–present), (2023–2024), and (2023). Current productions encompass Vida the Vet (2024–present), (2024–present), (2024–present), (2024–present), and Wylde Pak (2025–present), with Toronto handling hybrid elements for select titles like extensions.

Animated Films

Jam Filled Entertainment's Toronto studio traces its roots to early visual effects and animation work in the Canadian industry, building a legacy in feature films through predecessors like Dan Krech Productions and DKP Effects, which enabled contributions to both live-action enhancements and fully animated projects. In the and early , Dan Krech and DKP Effects provided for several films, including the sci-fi thriller Eve of Destruction (1991), the adventure Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog (1995), the comedy (1995), the family film Bogus (1996) starring , the action drama (1998), the direct-to-video animated The Nuttiest Nutcracker (1999), the DreamWorks animated Joseph: King of Dreams (2000), the thriller Picture Claire (2001), the comedy The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest (2002), and the direct-to-video fantasy Scourge of Worlds: A Dungeons & Dragons Adventure (2003). Under DKP Studios from 2004 to 2006, the studio expanded into full animation production for features like the TV movie The Librarian: Quest for the Spear (2004, visual effects), the family sports animated film Everyone's Hero (2006), and the direct-to-video animated The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie (2008, after rebranding to Starz Animation). Following the acquisition and rebranding to Starz Animation Toronto in 2006, the studio contributed to prominent CGI features, including Space Chimps (2008, animation production), the post-apocalyptic 9 (2009, animation), and the Shakespeare adaptation Gnomeo & Juliet (2011, animation). After becoming Arc Productions in 2011, the studio handled a mix of full animation and effects for films such as the sequel (2011, animation), live-action (2011, visual effects), superhero blockbuster (2012, visual effects), sci-fi Robosapien: Rebooted (2013, animation), direct-to-video specials including King of the Railway (2013, animation), Tale of the Brave (2014, animation), The Adventure Begins (2015, animation), and Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure (2015, animation), Barbie direct-to-video films like Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony Tale (2013, animation), Barbie & Her Sisters in The Great Puppy Adventure (2015, animation), and Barbie: Star Light Adventure (2016, animation), as well as effects for horror-thriller Before I Wake (2016) and the Thomas special (2016, animation). Since the integration into Jam Filled Entertainment in 2016, the studio has focused on 3D and hybrid animation for feature-length projects, beginning with (2017, 3D animation). Subsequent credits include the co-production and animation of the holiday special The Great Northern Candy Drop (2018), based on a true story of an Inuk pilot delivering candy to remote communities. Jam Filled provided hybrid 2D/3D for Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! The Movie (2018), which introduced a global adventure narrative for the franchise. More recent works encompass the interactive animated special We Lost Our Human (2023, production), where pets navigate choices to find their owner, and the Paramount+ family comedy No Time to Spy: A Loud House Movie (2024, ).

Shorts and Specials

Jam Filled Entertainment has contributed to various animated shorts and specials, often leveraging its expertise in 2D and 3D animation for concise, character-driven stories suitable for platforms and television. These productions, typically under 30 minutes, highlight the studio's agility in short-form content, including experimental styles like mixed-media 2D techniques in anthology programs. Through its involvement in the from 2013 to 2018, Jam Filled produced several pilot shorts that tested concepts for future series, such as "" (2013, 2 minutes, /), "Off the Shelf" (2016, 3 minutes, ), "My Friend Pancake" (2018, 4 minutes, ), "Robo Wonder Kid" (2017, 3 minutes, ), and "Fur-Ever Family" (2018, 3 minutes, ), employing innovative hand-drawn 2D animation to explore whimsical narratives. In 2021, the studio animated "The Snow Ball," a 22-minute original about an over-imaginative kid who crashes a sophisticated snowman party; it premiered at film festivals including the and was distributed online, utilizing traditional 2D . The Intergalactic Shorts Program in 2022 consisted of a series of 2-5 minute sci-fi themed shorts for online distribution, including titles like "Alien Adoption Agency" and "Space Pups," produced by Jam Filled with experimental 2D cel-shading techniques to evoke retro styles on and streaming platforms. Jam Filled's 2022 holiday special " in Here," a 26-minute original, follows a young named Slydale navigating the ; animated in 3D at the studio, it emphasizes heartfelt storytelling and premiered during the holiday season. Predecessor studios acquired by Jam Filled also contributed notable shorts and specials. DKP Effects produced "" in 2002, a 6-minute educational short depicting life aboard the , using pioneering 3D CGI for immersive viewing. DKP Studios animated "Surly Squirrel" (2005), a 5-minute short about a mischievous squirrel's urban adventures, distributed via festivals and , and "" (2005), a 25-minute CGI holiday special based on a children's book, aired on NBC with a focus on whimsical 3D character design. Under the Starz Animation banner (later integrated via acquisitions), productions included "Enter the Sandbox" (2009), a 3-minute interactive short for web platforms exploring creative play, "Yes, " (2009), a 25-minute animated adaptation of the famous letter aired on , blending 2D and 3D for emotional depth, and "Ormie" (2010), a 2-minute viral short about a pig's quest, released on . Arc Productions, acquired by Jam Filled in 2016, handled "Snack Attack" (2012), a 3-minute Disney XD short featuring in a fast-paced chase, "Pixie Hollow Bake Off" (2013), a 22-minute Disney special on with fairy-themed 3D animation, "Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade" (2016), a 25-minute Fox special expanding the franchise in 3D, and "Max Steel: Team Turbo" (2016), a 22-minute action special on using dynamic CGI sequences.

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