Open The Portal

Open The Portal Open the Portal is a creative studio based in Los Angeles, CA specializing in stop motion, 2D animat

07/02/2026

Discussing the art of barfing in reverse with

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07/01/2026

Surrealism, stop motion, and a disturbingly good use of fried chicken 🍗

Sharing a full BTS breakdown from Rickmensions of Dialogue, a bumper for .

This one was inspired by Jan Švankmajer’s beautifully bizarre Dimensions of Dialogue. Švankmajer has always been a huge influence on Open the Portal, and especially on this piece.

Animated by the great 🌀

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06/26/2026

15 years before DUCK AMUCK, there was GOONLAND! The Fleischer’s revolutionary film-busting antics paved the way for Chuck Jones and many more to come. Here’s a tiny taste of what to expect at tonight’s Popeyefest screening at - check out bio for all the info!

06/17/2026

💥Popeye Fest 2026💥

Just days away to the biggest Popeye festival on Planet Earth, featuring none other than Philip J. Fry himself BILLY WEST to discuss the history of Popeye after the show!

Check out the profile for all the info!

06/11/2026

Pixilation: where stop motion meets the human body 🪄✨🧚🏼

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06/09/2026

BTS of an bumper featuring Charlie from Smiling Friends, some dental equipment, a suspicious amount of donut holes, and a beautifully chaotic mix of stop motion, clay, puppets, and live action.

Animated by the always incredible , with Charlie puppet fabrication by , both of whom absolutely nailed every anxious little detail.

Special thanks to and for entrusting us with their creations.

Brought to life by our impeccable team:







…and starring our very own Director of photography

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06/02/2026

We had a ⚽️ bringing this stop-motion spot to life for Kaiser Permanente. And keep your eyes peeled for its official air date during the World Cup.

Made with our friends and , directed by , with amazing VFX work completed by .

Client: Kaiser Permanente
Agency:
Production Company:
Editorial: .tv
Post Production:
Sound Design:
Music Co: Psychic Songs
Composers/ Recording: Jake Luppen / Nathan Stocker
Photography: Atlas Artists

Animation Company:
Animation Director: David Braun
Animation Producer:
Production Manager:
Production Coordinator: Brianna Fiore
Production Assistant:
Storyboard Artist:
Story Editor:
Production Designer:
Art Director:
Character Design:
Animator:
Rigger:
Set/Prop Builder: Ben Record
Painter:
Set Dresser:
Puppet Supervisor: Oliver Chapman .james.5872
Lead Costumer:
Costumer:
3D Printer: Grace Garcia
Director of Photography:
Gaffer: Dwight Campbell
Motion Control Operator: Calvin Frederick
First AC:
Camera/Lighting:
Grip: Jordan Sherrod, Eamon Shannon
Soccer Consultant:

Thrilled to announce we’ll be hosting a panel at this fall 🍂 More details to come!
05/28/2026

Thrilled to announce we’ll be hosting a panel at this fall 🍂 More details to come!

05/26/2026

Handmade fish 🐠 Digital world 👾 .gusoakes breaks down this and the perfect collision of stop motion and 3D animation.

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Address

147 N Avenue 18
Los Angeles, CA
90031

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm

Telephone

+13233008421

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