Portland, Oregon, Est. 2005
Animation For
All Mediums
Our Work
Every medium has a voice.
We speak them all.
Our Story
Born from craft.
Built for the future.
HouseSpecial grew from the same creative soil as LAIKA, with a lineage that traces back to Will Vinton Studios.
Formerly known as LAIKA/house, we spun off in 2014 as an independent studio with an uncompromising dedication to handmade storytelling.
Talent
Our Directors
Kirk Kelley
Partner, Chief Creative Officer & Director
A veteran director, Kirk brings deep expertise in design, storytelling, and creative direction. He has directed premier advertising campaigns for some of the world's most recognized brands. Kirk holds advanced degrees in visualization sciences and architectural design, along with an undergraduate engineering degree. A former photography instructor at Texas A&M, he is also co-owner of Podnah's Pit BBQ and Lone Star Burger Bar in Portland.
Select Clients
M&M'S, Abbott Elementary, Boom Beach, Chipotle
Agencies
Omnicom, Publicis, Barton F. Graf
Films
Dia de los Muertos, Până când nu te iubeam, Brim Broome Boulevard
Aaron Sorenson
Director
Aaron brings exceptional design and animation versatility to every project. His strengths in character design and translating design into motion set him apart, with a command of both stop-motion and 2D hybrid techniques that gives his work a distinctive energy.
Select Clients
Honey Nut Cheerios, Reliant NRG, Target, Nike, Starbucks, Shaw Cable
Films
Jailbreak (animated short), The Bastard Wants to Hit Me (TMBG music video)