Lighthouse Studios
Ben Walsh is a skilled professional in animation and rigging, currently serving as Builds and Rigging Lead for Rick and Morty Season 7 at Lighthouse Studios since January 2023. Previously, Ben held positions as Rigging Lead at Boulder Media and as a Rigging Instructor at Toon Boom Animation, where instruction focused on production-ready rigs in Harmony Premium. Ben also contributed to The Cuphead Show as a Rigging Artist at Lighthouse Studios and played a vital role in rigging for an unreleased project at Boulder Media. Earlier experience includes leading animation teams at GLUE VFX and training in graphic design at the National Museum of Ireland, complemented by a Higher National Diploma in Illustration from Ballyfermot College of Further Education.
Lighthouse Studios
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Lighthouse Studios is a 2D animation studio located in the beautiful medieval city of Kilkenny, Ireland. Creating story-driven entertainment for both adults and kids, the studio develops its own IP and works with content giants such as Apple TV+, Amazon, Netflix and Warner Bros. Its crew is made up of over 20 nationalities and has an almost equal gender split. It is one of the fastest growing animation companies in Ireland. Based in the stunning Hogwarts style building that is Kieran's College, it has the luxury of lots of space set in very green surroundings. Set up in 2017 it is owned by Mercury Filmworks in Canada and Cartoon Saloon in KK.