Liz Laine Reps Inc. specializes in the representation of animation companies and their directors. LLR has carved a name for itself in the niche world of animation, working with studios around the globe and in every genre from 2d to cel, 3d to stop-motion, vfx, mixed media and more. . Some of those studios include: BluBlu Studios, an illustrative 2d studio based in Poland, Global Mechanic specializing in aesthetic and artistry; Tippett Studio, a leading animation and VFX company known for their character work;  Blur Studios, Roof Studio, Fern, Televisor and many others.  We also produce selected films and are a memeber of The Producers Guild of America.

Liz Shaw / Chicago, Illinois   EMAIL 312-961-4444

Liz Shaw began her career by writing, producing and directing various films, including the nationally syndicated documentary for PBS, Nursing The East & West. She moved on to working in various capacities on feature films and eventually took a staff job with a commercial production company. There, Liz line produced and, between gigs, was introduced to the roll of a sales rep. Liz moved to Chicago where she started Liz Laine Reps, Inc., a company specializing in the representation of animation companies and their directors. Since that time Liz has expanded her company well beyond it's Midwest roots, with companies and associates throughout the world.

Liz received an Emmy nomination for an animated opening sequence she produced for Women of 1915, a documentary about women survival during the Armenian Genocide. And most recently was nominated for a 2025 Academy Award© for Porcelain War in the best feature film catagory.  She co-produced the animation for this "most award documantary of 2024." Awards include Winner  - Director's Guild of America, Sundance Grand Jury Prize, Producer's Guild, Cinema for Peace award. https://www.porcelainwar.com

Liz Shaw continues to look for creative outlets in commercials, digital, experimental, long form, feature and Everything Animation, for her talented and diverse roster.

Olly Hayes / London, England   EMAIL

Olly Hayes has over twenty years of experience in the animation industry. He began his career as a motion designer before founding O-motion a motion graphics and animation studio, and later co-founded Lolly Studio. For nearly a decade at Lolly, he produced a wide range of projects including 3D character animation, motion graphics, cel animation, 2D explainers and commercials. Lolly studio became known within the industry for its bold, bright character-centric animations.  As Executive Producer at Lolly, Olly guided projects from pitch to delivery, collaborating closely with clients, creatives and production teams. His work combined a deep understanding of process with a passion for bringing ideas to life through animation.Now at Liz Laine Reps, Olly draws on his industry experience and love of the craft to champion the studios on the roster, raising their profile, strengthening their presence in the industry, and connecting their amazing work with agencies and brands across Europe.