Creative direction is shaped in-house at BOL, before they open the doors to their global family of talent. 15 years partnering with top brands and agencies, they guide projects from the very first idea to the final, meticulously crafted frame. Bol's impressive array of directors' work span the creative gamut from incredible character animation to innovative design, retro-styles to fine art illustrative. We are thrilled to have them on-board!
Meet Zoé, Elie, Lila, and Yanis, a group of friends united by a single passion: mastering The Art of Being a Rat. A campaign created for Canal+, produced by BOL, directed by Device and brought to life by BETC. Developing the main characters was one of their biggest challenges, steering clear of social class stereotypes. They put a lot of thought into their acting, gestures, voices, slang, clothing and personalities to ensure they felt genuine and relatable. Infusing subtle, adult humor was essential to shaping the characters. Focusing on crafting clever dialogues and assembling a top-notch cast of voice actors. By avoiding childish jokes and worn-out clichés, they ensured the humor was fresh and the characters remained authentic and relatable. For the visual style, Device drew inspiration from contemporary anime influences that truly connect with Gen Z. They made an extensive exploration to fine-tune the style, meticulously crafting every background detail and experimenting with a variety of facial expressions and actions for the characters. The lighting played a big role in this campaign, since it highlights the essence of this lifestyle, whether it’s catching an early morning flight or collecting cups at the end of a festival, these moments truly define what it means to be a rat. View the work HERE
The latest from TonicDNA director, Jamil Lahham "un(Hungry)" which depicts a community movement initiated by the incredible folks at Highmark, dedicated to addressing the issue of food insecurity in the United States during the holiday season. Highmark teamed with Tonic DNA to create a timeless character-driven animation that would communicate their mission for years to come. Their script was inspired by a real neighborhood pantry and a story about one little girl’s quest to help bring together a community. Tonic created a 3D film with aq tactile painterly style and a stop motion sensibility. From the hair painted in virtual reality to the hand-embellished strokes on the 3d sets, this is a film where the details shine with a heart.
Continuing their partnership with the great creatives at RP3 Agency, the story follows MOM’s Organic Market as they set out to open a new store. The film shows how EagleBank delivered exactly what was needed, right when it mattered, helping turn plans into reality. Utilizing a strong 2D animated design pared with a minimal, on-brand color palette, AIM's creative furthers the message of dependability and reliability while reenforcing the brand identity. "Smooth ride, fresh outlook."
We are excited to welcome FERN to the LLR family. Fern an Atlanta-based animation and motion design studio that is equal parts craft and collaboration.
We are thrilled to be adding PluOne to our roster. PlusOne is a design studio based in Amsterdam, working globally to build and elevate iconic brands. Specialized in branding and motion design.
Ever year we keep a running portfolio of animation our studios, alongside Liz Laine Reps, produced in that year. 2026 is showing to be a strong year for our studios with a variety of animation including 2d, 3d character, design, stop motion for brands like VitaCoco, Clash Royale, World Wildlife Foundation, Fortnite and more... Check it out and get in touch. --- info@lizlainereps.com
"The Legend of the Dragon" is a new signature collection from beauty line Rituals, inspired by the ancient tales of Chinese imperial dragons and their mythical strengths. Seamlessly integrating the animated dragon into the luxurious environment, creating a mysterious and methodical flow, PlusOne's spiritual dragon enhances the notion that we all carry an invisible power within ourselves.
Represented by Tonic DNA in the US, Airplan Studios title sequence for Playing to Survive: von Cramm vs Hitler, a feature documentary streaming on PBS, tells the story of legendary German tennis player Gottfried von Cramm, whose athletic grace and defiance stood in contrast to the Nazi regime’s power in the 1930s. Airplan Studio brought this project to life, blending historical narrative with a personal story of resilience. The brief was to create a sequence that captured von Cramm’s on-court brilliance and the oppression he faced off it — particularly his quiet defiance of Hitler. Balancing historical accuracy with emotion, they used archival footage, tennis choreography, and abstract visuals to evoke the duality of von Cramm’s public heroism and private turmoil. With period-specific imagery and hand-crafted transitions, they mirrored the rising stakes of his personal and professional struggles, creating a dynamic yet restrained visual experience.
Masters & Savant's Albino created this vibrant and a bit irreverent motiongrapgics campaign for Truly hard selzer, through Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, using accelerated visuals, hard-driving music and a mesmerizing flow. It is Truly Unruly.