Strange Beast is a design-led animation studio led by Zoe Muslim and Kitty Turley.

Our studio is a home to artists working in vibrant 2D, stylised CG and tactile stop motion, we’re proud to hold the first gender-balanced roster of directors in Europe. Strange Beast has unique style, distinctive tone of voice and a spirit of inclusivity and equality.

Strange Beast are proud to be part of the PASSION group – an independent production company formed in 1987.

We are a studio that prides itself on making a safe, supportive space in which individuals can thrive in all areas of animation production.

Since 2016, Strange Beast has held a gender-balanced roster of directors & crew across our projects. In this spirit of inclusivity and equality, we are committed to fostering better representation & support for creatives from marginalised backgrounds.

As part of our commitment, we create pathways through mentoring, portfolio reviews & careers advice to people who may face socio-economic barriers into the industry. By engaging with talent from diverse & underrepresented backgrounds, we aim to build a more inclusive network within our studio and the wider animation community.