Letko

Letko is a Polish animation studio that specialises in two-dimensional stories. It co-produced a children's television series with SixteenSouth of Northern Ireland and created the show's visual look, including lighting and shading that gives a flat picture some depth.

What Letko does

• Series animation: 2D production for children's television, such as the 52-episode series Odo, aimed at ages three to five.
• Visual development: designing the look of a show, from illustration to lighting.
• Production pipeline: animatics, illustration, rigging, animation, grading and rendering, plus direction.
• Story partnerships: working closely with partners on projects with a message.

Who it serves

Broadcasters and co-producers making programmes for young audiences. On Odo, writing, voices, music and mixing were done in the UK, while the picture work was carried out in Poland.

Key facts

• Based in: Poland
• Recognition: nominations and awards for preschool series, design, 2D animation and writing
• Style: hand-drawn 2D with added depth from lighting and shading