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At Pixar, our goal is to make great films with great people.

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About Pixar Animation Studios

Pixar Animation Studios is an American computer animation studio renowned for its critically and commercially successful computer-animated feature films. Originally founded in 1979 as part of the Lucasfilm computer division, the studio was established as an independent corporation in 1986 and later acquired by The Walt Disney Company.

Mission

At Pixar, our goal is to make great films with great people.

Approach

Combining proprietary technology and world-class creative talent to develop computer-animated feature films with a culture of collective creativity.

What Sets Them Apart

Proprietary RenderMan technology
Culture of collective creativity
30+ year legacy in CGI
Part of The Walt Disney Studios
Oscar-winning animation team

Headquarters

1200 Park Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608

Post-Production Capabilities

4 services

Animation

Professional animation services for film, television, and commercial projects.

VFX

Professional vfx services for film, television, and commercial projects.

Color Grading

Professional color grading services for film, television, and commercial projects.

Rendering

Professional rendering services for film, television, and commercial projects.

Types of Work

Feature Films
Short Films
Streaming Content
Commercials

Notable Clients & Projects

The Walt Disney CompanyToy StoryFinding NemoThe Incredibles

Industries Served

Entertainment
Film
Animation

Awards & Recognition

3 awards

Academy Awards

Golden Globe Awards

Grammy Awards

Firm Leadership

Jim Morris

CEO / President

Jim Morris serves as the CEO and President of Pixar Animation Studios, overseeing the studio's productions and operations.

Pete Docter

Chief Creative Officer

Pete Docter is the Chief Creative Officer at Pixar, guiding the studio's creative vision and directing acclaimed films.

Ed Catmull

Founder & Retired President

Dr. Ed Catmull is the co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios and served as its president, pioneering computer animation technology.

Reviews & Ratings

4.3

Glassdoor (272 reviews)

4.7

Indeed (6 reviews)

4.7

Yelp (103 reviews)

News & Press

Disney Needs Its Next Hit Franchise. Can Pixar's Reluctant Leader Deliver?

Mar 7, 2026·WSJ

A giant Luxo Lamp and Luxo Ball at Pixar Animation Studios with a person walking past headquarters in Emeryville.

Pixar's Pete Docter scales back LGBTQ+ plots after 'Elio'

Mar 9, 2026·SF Chronicle

Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter speaks to Dream Productions show runner Mike Jones at Pixar Animation Studios.

Office Locations

Headquarters

1200 Park Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608

Pricing Information

Custom quotes based on project scope

Enterprise-level pricing for major studio productions and proprietary technology licensing.

Note: Pricing varies based on project scope, complexity, and timeline. Contact Pixar Animation Studios directly for a detailed quote tailored to your specific project requirements.