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About Axis Studios (Historical)
Axis Studios was an award-winning entertainment company founded in Glasgow in 2000, known for creating some of gaming's most iconic cinematics and trailers. The company went into administration in July 2024 after financial difficulties.
Company History
- Founded: 2000 in Glasgow by CEO Richard Scott
- Peak Size: 300 artists across Glasgow, London, and Bristol
- Status: Entered administration July 2024, 162 employees laid off
Services (Historical)
Animation
- Game cinematics and trailers
- CG character animation
- Full animation production
Visual Effects
- VFX for games
- Real-time team capabilities
Flaunt Productions
- Part of Axis Studios group
Notable Projects
- Dead Island trailer (2011) - Regarded as one of the best game trailers ever
- Halo cinematics
- The Elder Scrolls cinematics
- Warhammer 40K cinematics
- Destiny 2: The Witch Queen - 13 CG characters for Bungie
- Magic: The Gathering - Back-to-back cinematics
- Love Death & Robots (Netflix)
- LEGO: City Adventures
Recognition
Award-winning trailer for Dead Island put Axis on the global map.
Closure
Impacted by decline in customer projects and increased labor costs, leading to severe cash flow problems and administration in 2024.
Why Axis Studios Mattered
- Dead Island trailer set industry standard
- Major franchise work with AAA publishers
- 300 person team at peak
- Scotland's largest animation studio