The Forge Studios Ltd. was established in Ireland in 1998 by veteran feature animator Chris Derochie. Originally intended as an animation service studio, the Forge contributed to many film and game productions.

Some of our credits include:

Stargate SG-1, Help! I’m a Fish!, The King and I, The Scarecrow, Duck Ugly and Karlsson on the Roof. We have created game assets for Warner Bros, Incarnation, and 5 game titles for Disney Interactive.

The Forge now focuses on the production of PoseAmation:

• CEO - Chris Derochie
• Chris Derochie is a 20 year veteran of the animation industry.
• He has animated on 17 feature films, hundreds of television shows, specials and ads as well as dozens of game titles.

His former employers and customers include:

• Disney
• Don Bluth Studios
• Richard Williams
• Warner Bros.

Some of his film and television highlights include:

• The Thief and the Cobbler
• A Goofy Movie
• Aladdin
• Thumbelina
• Stargate SG-1.

Chris frequently lectures at the prestigious Animation Workshop in Denmark and is currently
writing a book on advanced animation techniques.