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Hornet signs 3 new directors: Margherita Premuroso, Carl + Annika, Anat Efrati

Continuing our artist-first mission, we are welcoming three internationally acclaimed directors whose unique visual worlds expand the studio’s creative vocabulary.

April 22, 2026

Hornet was named one of Crain's 2025 Best Places to Work!

We are thrilled our talent-first ethos and culture of championing innovation, inclusion, and creative growth has been recognized by such a prestigious workplace award.

September 23, 2025

Hornet Managing Partner Hana Shimizu is a Campaign US 40 Over 40 Honoree for 2025

Hornet Managing Partner Hana Shimizu has had tremendous impact on Hornet with her fresh approaches to leadership in the creative industry.

August 18, 2025

Balloonerism Wins

The results are in: Mac Miller’s Balloonerism is honored at Cannes, the VMAs, Clios, and more.

August 6, 2025

Returning to Pictoplasma to Speak, Share, and get Inspired

Hornet Directors Laser Days spoke about creating stories in game engines, and our film for Balloonerism is an official selection at the 2025 festival.

May 19, 2025

OFFF MX opening titles wins Video of the Day and Video of the Month at the Motion Design Awards

Our opening titles for the OFFF MX festival, directed by Itay Tevel, was voted Video of the Day for April 9, and Video of the Month for the month of April by the Motion Design Awards jury and members.

May 16, 2025

Hornet's film for Mac Miller's album Balloonerism wins a Silver Clio

The film, directed by Samuel Jerome Mason, won silver in the category Branded Entertainment and Content – Music.

May 19, 2025

Hornet brings home a Gold Cube and Best of Discipline for Mac Miller's Balloonerism

Our film for Mac Miller's album Balloonerism won the Gold Cube and Best of Discipline for Motion/Film Craft. Producer Heather Hardin, CG Supervisor Richard Kim, and CG Lead Rui Zhu accepted the awards at the ADC Annual Awards in NYC.

June 26, 2025

Hornet on the Jury for 2025 Awards

This awards season, jurors from Hornet are judging shots, AICP, Webbys and more.

May 19, 2025

Hornet at SXSW

Diving into our film for Mac Miller's Balloonerism.

December 16, 2025

The Empire State Building gets lit up

A city-wide campaign for WhatsApp x Mercedes F1 includes the first ever animated film screened on this NYC landmark.

April 14, 2025

Laser Days Joins Roster

Their blend of cutting-edge technology, experimentation, and classic filmmaking expertise tells stories that center humanity within a digital world.

April 14, 2025

Hornet Signs Bennett Johnson

Bennett's work marries exaggerated concepts with a deadly-serious demeanor, building live action and mixed media narratives on the edge of reality.

April 14, 2025

LA-Based Director Duo Jay and Jin Joins our Director Roster

Their blend of technical prowess, fearless experimentation, and intricate storytelling bridges tradition and innovation.

April 14, 2025

Edward Andrews Joins Director Roster

Whether working with actors or breathing life into animated characters, Edward Andrews imprints story and narrative into the heart of his work. We’re thrilled to welcome Edward to our director roster.

April 14, 2025
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