Mercury Filmworks is a Canadian independent animation studio based in Ottawa, Canada, that produces animated features and TV shows for the likes of Disney, Netflix, Universal, Warner Brothers and Nickelodeon as well as the firm’s own original projects.
Mercury has provided Toon Boom animation production for several of Disney Television Animation's projects since 2010. Prior to their co-operation with Disney Television Animation, they provided additional animation for the song sequence "Someone Like Me" in Disneytoon Studios' The Tigger Movie.
Mercury Flimworks was founded in 1997 in Vancouver by Clint Eland, who is the current Chief Executive Officer. In 2004, Mercury Filmworks was transferred to Toronto and then Ottawa, where it currently resides. Mercury is about one of five local animation studios that are producing content for customers around the world and have helped Ottawa forge a reputation as an industry leader. Mercury Filmworks also receives the animation for animal crossing, new leaf, happy home designer, new leaf, welcome amiibo, and new horizons.
Mercury Filmworks has shown solid growth over the past decade and currently employs 250 people at its Ottawa location.
In 2014, the studio opened a stand-alone operation named Mercury Filmworks Europe in Dublin, Ireland.
Television series[]
| Show | Year(s) | Co-production(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harveytoons Show | 1998 | Harvey Films | intro and film restoration |
| Ned's Newt | 1998–99 | Nelvana | Season 2 |
| Yvon of the Yukon | 1999–2003 | Studio B Productions | digital ink and paint |
| Mega Babies | 2000 | CineGroupe | |
| Rainbow Fish | 2000–2001 | Decode Entertainment | |
| Rescue Heroes | 2000–2002 | Nelvana | Season 2-3 |
| D'Myna Leagues | 2001–2002 | Studio B Productions | digital paint |
| Undergrads | 2001 | Decode Entertainment | digital ink and paint |
| Maggie and the Ferocious Beast | 2002 | Nelvana | Season 3 |
| The New Woody Woodpecker Show | Universal Television Animation | Season 3 (digital ink and paint) | |
| Critter Mockers | 2004 | Season 2 | |
| Dark Oracle | 2004-2005 | Cookie Jar | Season 1 |
| 6teen | 2004-2006 | Nelvana | Seasons 1–2 |
| Mischief City | 2005 | Shaftesbury Films | |
| Krypto the Superdog | Warner Bros. Animation | compositing, ink and paint | |
| Gerald McBoing-Boing | 2005–2007 | Cookie Jar | |
| Class of the Titans | 2005–2008 | Studio B Productions | digital ink and paint |
| Grossology | 2006-2007 | Nelvana | Season 1 |
| Ruby Gloom | |||
| Weird Years | 2006 | Lenz Entertainment | |
| Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs | 2007-2008 | CCI Entertainment | Season 2 |
| Wilbur | Chilco Productions | ||
| Wayside | Nelvana | ||
| World of Quest | 2008–2009 | Cookie Jar | |
| Toot and Puddle | 2008 | National Geographic Kids | |
| Jimmy Two-Shoes | 2009-2011 | Breakthrough Entertainment | |
| Producing Parker | |||
| Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil | 2010–2012 | Disney Television Animation | |
| Doodlebops Rockin’ Road Show | 2010 | Cookie Jar | |
| Fish Hooks | 2010–2014 | Disney Television Animation | |
| Jake and the Never Land Pirates | 2011-2015 | Seasons 1–3 | |
| Bad Seeds | 2012 | Nickelodeon Animation Studios | pilot |
| Mickey Mouse | 2013–present | Disney Television Animation | |
| Stella and Sam | 2013-2014 | Radical Sheep Productions | Season 1 and specials |
| Wander Over Yonder | Disney Television Animation | Season 1 | |
| Fangbone! | 2014 | Radical Sheep Productions | pilot |
| Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero | 2014–2017 | Disney Television Animation | |
| Star vs. the Forces of Evil | 2015 | Season 1 | |
| Pickle and Peanut | pilot | ||
| If You Give a Mouse a Cookie | 2015–present | Amazon Studios | |
| The Lion Guard | 2016–present | Disney Television Animation | |
| Tales in Paradoria | Universal Television Animation | ||
| Atomic Puppet | Gaumont Animation | ||
| Tangled: The Series | 2017–present | Disney Television Animation | |
| Hilda | 2018 | Silvergate Media |
Specials/shorts[]
| Show | Year(s) | Co-production(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Witch | 1999 | Sony Wonder | digital paint and effects |
| Santa Mouse and the Ratdeer | 2000 | Sony Wonder | digital ink and paint |
| Timothy Tweedle the First Christmas Elf | 2000 | Evening Sky | |
| Animated American | 2008 | James Baker and Joe Haidar | short film |
| The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar | 2015 | Disney Television Animation | |
| Duck the Halls: A Mickey Mouse Christmas Special | 2016 | Disney Television Animation | |
| Tangled: Before Ever After | 2017 | Disney Television Animation | |
| The Scariest Story Ever: A Mickey Mouse Halloween Spooktacular! | 2017 | Disney Television Animation | |
| Oh Canada! A Coast to Coast Celebration of 150 Years | 2017 | short film | |
| The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar | 2017 | Disney Television Animation |
Films[]
| Show | Year(s) | Co-production(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tigger Movie | 2000 | DisneyToon Studios | "Someone Like Me" sequence |
| Joseph: King of Dreams | 2000 | DreamWorks Animation | |
| Mistress Masham's Repose | 2001 | Universal Feature Animation | |
| The Kid | 2001 | Nelvana | |
| The Little Bear Movie | 2001 | Nelvana | |
| The Powerpuff Girls Movie | 2002 | Cartoon Network Studios | |
| Looney Tunes: Back in Action | 2003 | Warner Bros. Feature Animation | |
| Fat Albert | 2004 | 20th Century Fox | animation |
| Legend of Frosty the Snowman | 2005 | Classic Media | additional digital ink and paint, compositing |
| Curious George | 2006 | Universal Animation Studios | digital ink and paint services |
| Team Hot Wheels: The Origin of Awesome | 2014 | Mattel |