MakeTake Studios
We make films
- Original animated films, starting with Fritz the Fly
- Commissioned work for brands, studios and storytellers
Story-first animation. A new way to make it.
MAKETAKE®
What we do
Great stories, made differently
MakeTake is an animation studio and a curated creator marketplace. Writers and directors lead every story. Independent creators and the latest tools bring it to the screen.
MakeTake.ai
You make yours
- CommissionBring a story
- CreateMatch with creators
- DeliverWe manage production
Our first original film
A little fly. A very big journey
(Original rough cut · excerpt)
Fritz the Fly
Now in production
A funny, heartfelt animated adventure. A little fly sets off after Lana when she becomes trapped in a family van heading toward Italy.
It started as an original rough cut. Now independent creators are remaking it, scene by scene, on the MakeTake platform.
- Storyboard scenes
- (31)
- Steps to the cut
- (4)
- Original film in production
- (1)
How it works
Four steps. One story
Every MakeTake project, ours or yours, moves through the same four steps.
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Step one · Story
Start with the story
Script, storyboard, characters and references live in one shared Story Room, so everyone works from the same creative intent.
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Step two · Work
Brief the creators
Each scene becomes a clear brief: shots, dialogue and visual references. Creators and teams take scenes on and work in parallel.
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Step three · Review
Review every take
Returned footage comes back into the project. Versions sit side by side, nothing is overwritten, and notes go straight back to the brief.
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Step four · The cut
Make the cut
Directors and editors choose the footage that serves the story, then finish it with edit, sound and delivery.
Human taste at machine scale
(Creator footage · Fritz the Fly)
Who it's for
Find your place
Whether you have a story to tell, the skills to make it, or want to back what we are building.
Brands & storytellers
Commission work
Animated films, series, campaigns and brand stories. Tell us the idea; we scope it, match the creators and manage production to delivery.
Start a project →Animators & filmmakers
Create with us
Directors, animators, editors and sound designers. Take on paid, clearly briefed scenes for original films and client work.
Send your reel →Investors & partners
Back the studio
A studio and a marketplace on one platform, with an original film already in production. We share the full picture in a private walkthrough.
Request the walkthrough →Questions
Straight answers
(For everyone)
What is MakeTake?
An animation studio and creator marketplace. We make original films, like Fritz the Fly, and help others commission animated work from curated creators.
Is it made by AI?
It is made by people, using the latest tools. Writers and directors lead the story, independent creators make the scenes, and editors choose what goes into the final cut.
When can I watch Fritz the Fly?
Fritz is in production now. Get in touch or follow along here for news on the release.
(Commissioning)
What can I commission?
Animated shorts, series, campaigns and brand stories. If it starts with a story, we want to hear it.
How much does it cost, and how long does it take?
It depends on runtime, style and complexity. Our process is designed to make high-quality animation far more affordable than traditional production. Tell us about your project and we will come back with a clear scope.
How involved am I?
As much as you like. You approve the story and brief, see creator work as it comes back in review, and sign off on the final cut.
(Creators)
How do I join, and am I paid?
Send us your reel. Creators are paid for the scenes they are briefed to make, and every brief spells out exactly what is needed.
(Investors)
What is the business?
Two connected businesses on one platform: a studio that produces original and commissioned films, and a marketplace where customers commission work from creators. Fritz is the first production running through it.
Can I see the numbers?
Yes. We share the model, the economics and the roadmap in a private walkthrough. Get in touch to request it.
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