About · Est. 1980 · Richmond, Melbourne

Old Man Viska and his team have been rocking out the animation world since before there was nothing.

An independent Melbourne animation studio since 1980 — series, commercials, explainers, music videos, games and just about anything that needs to move.

01 — The studio

Viskatoons is an independent animation studio established in 1980, in Richmond, Melbourne. From humble beginnings as Mickey Duck Animation Co., the studio has grown into an experienced independent production house.

We offer the full range for screen media — animation, motion graphics, design, storyboarding, content creation and post-production. Our experienced team works across broadcast, online, advertising, education and corporate media.

The illusion of life meets fantasy with hard work and persistence of vision. Play, polish, play, polish, shine.

Old school, new school, cool and hot work streams from the team. The studio embraces one philosophy: talent rules. Experience plus talent results in great work.

02 — What we do

The full pipeline

Every video custom-made, unique and tailored — no templates. If characters are called for, they can be sophisticated and stylised, or funny and playful.

Animation u2014 2DMotion graphicsDesignStoryboardingContent creationPost-productionBook illustrationPackaging designVisual developmentExplainer videos
03 — How we work

Nine steps, no templates

The nine-step Viskatoons process
01

Concept

We start with your brief u2014 written please!
02

Script

The idea becomes words.
03

Storyboard

Several style-treatment samples to choose from.
04

Recording

Voice-over in any language or accent.
05

Animatic

Timing locked before we animate.
06

Animation

The custom build, frame by frame.
07

Music & Sound FX

Score and effects to match.
08

Master

Final polish and delivery formats.
09

On screen

Ready to promote, train and explain.

A world of characters

Four decades of make-believe.

See the work →
04 — Recognition

Awards & affiliations

2014

Gold — World Media Festival

ACMA animation series

2014

Stanley Award for Animation

Australian Cartoonist Assoc. · Peter Viska

2014

Prix Germeaux — Finalist

Best Animation Series · Jar Dwellers SOS

2015

Premios India Catalina — Nominee

Best Children's Program · Criaturas SOS

1999

Best Animation Program

I Theme France · Li'l Elvis

2010

Best Australian Game

Freeplay Independent Games Festival · Jolly Rover

1995

Diploma of Participation

Annecy · Down the Drain

1990

Certificate of Merit

Television Society Australia

1990

Highly Commended — ATOM Award

The Hedge & Mr Snip

Peter Viska is Vice President of the Australian Cartoon Museum and Chair of RMIT University's Program Advisory Committee for Animation, Interactive and Digital Media.

05 — In their words

What clients say

We're extremely impressed with the script and content provided.
Clinton Nesbitt — uEducateUs
Peter and his team gave us lots of options for the voice-over and characters. They couldn't have been more helpful, and we got an outstanding outcome.
Graeme Weller — CEO, Energy Price Solutions
Viskatoons' experience and patience in working with me was incredibly helpful.
Dion Besser — Besser & Co
Viskatoons were a great partner in achieving an outstanding result.
Andrew Groat — Bendigo and Adelaide Bank

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Let's talk

Animation for any situation.

If it moves, we're on it. Tell us what you're dreaming up and we'll tailor it to your taste, requirements and budget.