STUDIO CROMA ANIMATION
Fragile clay Sculptures come to life in a bare workshop, craving more than just existence. When their Sculptor abandons them, they must discover the power of belonging.
Fragile clay Sculptures come to life in a bare workshop, craving more than just existence. When their Sculptor abandons them, they must discover the power of belonging.
Fragile clay Sculptures come to life in a bare workshop, craving more than just existence. When their Sculptor abandons them, they must discover the power of belonging.
Fragile clay Sculptures come to life in a bare workshop, craving more than just existence. When their Sculptor abandons them, they must discover the power of belonging.
Stop-motion animation crafted frame by frame
Studio Croma is an award winning stop-motion animation studio specializes in the production of high-quality short films, music videos, commercials, and branded content defined by a strong focus on craftsmanship, creativity, and technical innovation.
What are you looking for
For Brands & Agencies
Transform your campaigns into unforgettable brand storytelling that audiences actually want to watch. Cinematic approach to advertising.
For Entertainment
Original stories that captivate global audiences and win international awards. Decades of experience in cinema and animation.
Puppets making
Custom-built puppets and fabrication services designed for stop-motion productions. From character design to finished puppets, crafted to meet the specific needs of each project.
Stories don’t move by themselves. We move them.
Our works
Each frame reflects our dedication to handcrafted animation, creative research, and technical excellence across cinema and commercial productions.
How we turn ideas into magic
A handcrafted process, from idea to final frame.
Studio Croma develops each project through a focused, in-house workflow that combines traditional stop-motion craftsmanship with precise direction and contemporary post-production tools.
Concept & visual research
We shape the idea, visual language, and aesthetic direction through writing, research, and custom character and set design.
Build & animate
Puppets, sets, and props are handcrafted and brought to life frame by frame, with full control over acting, lighting, and timing.
Finish & deliver
Editing, compositing, sound, and color complete the film, enhancing the physical animation while preserving its handcrafted feel.
Meet the team
Matteo Burani
Self-taught stop-motion director and artist with a strong background in figurative arts. Co-founder of Studio Croma, he leads directing, screenwriting, and puppet making, shaping the studio’s distinctive handcrafted aesthetic.
Arianna Gheller
Stop-motion producer and animator with a strong entrepreneurial vision. CEO of Studio Croma, she leads production and animation, driving the studio’s growth and international recognition.
Puppet making service
Frequently asked questions
Years of stop-motion experience
Stop-motion productions
Awards & festival recognitions
Short films produced & co-produced