Guru Studio

09/25/2025

We shared a sneak peek of our newest 3 part special adaptation of Charlotte's Web! 🐷🕸️

Thanks to Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF), Sesame Workshop, and everyone who came out - catch it Oct 2nd on HBO Max!

09/25/2025

It’s official! Charlotte’s Web premieres Oct 2 on HBO Max! 🐷🕸️

We’re so proud to finally share the incredible work we weaved with our friends at Sesame Workshop to reimagine this beloved classic for a whole new generation!

A beautiful, cinematic retelling with a star studded cast!

Check out the exclusive sneak peek! 👇

PEOPLE has an exclusive first look at the three-part limited series, which premieres in full on Oct. 2

09/19/2025

Come to the National Arts Centre at Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) TAC for a sneak peek of a new adaptation of Charlotte’s Web coming to HBO Max! 🐷🕷️🕸️

📆 WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 24 @ 11:30AM 📆

🕸️ Olexa Hewryk - VP & Head of Animation, Sesame Workshop
🕸️ Frank Falcone - President & Creative Director, Guru Studio
🕸️ Yurie Rocha - Director, Guru Studio
🕸️ Gyimah Gariba - Art Director, Guru Studio
🎤 Moderated by Dan Sarto, Animation World Network

07/26/2025

We’re heading to !

Guru’s technology team Matt Jones and Kym Watts will be scouting the latest tools, trends, and tech.

Let us know if you'll be there - we’d love to connect!

07/25/2025

MECHA MINIS WINS BEST PRESCHOOL SERIES! 🏆

These mighty little Shorts hit over 350 MILLION views on YouTube in just six months! 🤯

Huge congrats to Sesame Workshop and the Mecha Builders crew at Guru for taking home gold at the 2025 Collision Awards! 👏

07/11/2025

We rolled up our sleeves this week for our first Canadian Blood Services blood drive! 💪

Special thanks to our employee-led Guru Gives committee for organizing and to the Guruvians who donated - we're bloody proud of you! ❤️

07/09/2025

"Evolution to us is not just about scale, scope and reach. We may have evolved into a large fully staffed studio, but we continue to run multiple pipelines with the capacity to produce for theatrical cinema, TV, streamers and YouTube… the focus will always be the same: creating captivating stories that are driven by compelling characters."

Read the full interview with Guru's President & Executive Creative Director Frank Falcone in C21Media 👉 https://www.c21media.net/department/thought-leadership/guru-studios-frank-falcone-on-25-years-of-animation/

07/03/2025

Sheffield bound! ✈️

Guru’s Frank Falcone and Dave Padbury are heading to The Children's Media Conference next week to exchange important insights on the future of kids' media, connect with creatives and discover new fresh ways to animate children's minds 🎇

See you at ! 👋

06/25/2025

SECOND YEAR IN A ROW! 📢

Mecha Builders has been nominated for Best Pre-School Series at the Collision Awards 🏆 - this time for the Mecha Mini Shorts, which have racked up over 300 MILLION views on YouTube! 🤯

Congratulations to Sesame Workshop and the Mecha Minis crew at Guru who bring these mighty little Shorts to life!

We’re also in the running for the Audience Choice Award, and your votes can make a mecha difference.

Voting is now open so give the Minis a boost! 👉 https://vote.collisionawards.com/PublicVoting #/2025/television/series/

06/11/2025

Time to throw the spotlight on everyone!

Generous drinks, delicious food, and LOUD karaoke 🍷 🥘 📢 📢 📢

Thanks to everyone who came out to help celebrate 25 years of Guru animation!

Watch the reel 👇

06/10/2025

Last Friday night we raised a glass 🥂 to a few outstanding Guruvians for their dedication in helping to shape Guru!! 🏆

🥇 Bryan Huo - Senior Pipeline Technical Director
GOLD - 23 years of service

🥈 Yurie Rocha, Creative Technical Director
SILVER - 19 years of service

🥈 Brandon James Scott - Creative Director of Design
SILVER - 18 years of service

🥈 Andrew Strimaitis, Animation Director
SILVER - 17 years of service

🥈 Chris Bobinski, Studio Assets Director
SILVER - 15 years of service

Big thanks to Bryan Huo for the stunning photos! 📸

For a full event recap and the complete list of Guru honourees 👉 https://gurustudio.com/news/25-years-1-unforgettable-night-gurus-25-year-extravanganza-recap

06/09/2025

25 years
1 unforgettable night! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate at our 25 Year Extravaganza!

We laughed, we danced, and we definitely sang our hearts out!

📸 Check out the full photo album 👉 https://indigoevents.pixieset.com/guruanimationevent/