GET TO KNOW US
Welcome to ILBE Studios. A place of talent, imagination, and passion, where we create quality animated content for worldwide audiences and provide innovative solutions in the field of animation.
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Our Timeline
Every story has its beginning. Swipe right and journey into the history of our studio where you will probably encounter some familiar faces.
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2011When in Rome
Our story, though we didn't exist back then, started in 2011 in Rome, the Eternal City. It all began with the founding of our parent company, ILBE, which is short for "Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment".
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From ItalyTo Hollywood
Meet Andrea Iervolino and Lady Monika Bacardi, the visionary co-founders and proprietors of Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment. With a focus on creating top-tier content for a global audience, they've crafted renowned productions like “Waiting for the Barbarians,” starring Johnny Depp and Robert Pattinson as well as “The Poison Rose,” featuring John Travolta and Morgan Freeman.
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2019ILBE Takes On Animation
As trends swiftly evolved, ILBE recognized a global appetite for quality short content on all devices. The first animated feat from Andrea Iervolino and Lady Monika Bacardi, “Arctic Dogs,” became a Netflix hit, featuring voices of Hollywood stars like James Franco, Anjelica Huston, John Cleese, Alec Baldwin, and others. ILBE cleverly acquired the intellectual property rights to the characters for exciting spin-offs.
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2020Arctic Friends
September 2020 marked an important milestone for ILBE with the release of “Arctic Friends,” an animated short series, exemplifying our co-founders' inventive approach. Produced by Andrea Iervolino and Lady Monika Bacardi, "Arctic Friends" is a spin-off of “Arctic Dogs,” comprising five-minute episodes.
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Huge Success forPuffins
The success of both “Arctic Dogs” and “Arctic Friends” paved the way for a new animated web series, "Puffins." Created for kids and families around the globe, the series features none other than Hollywood legend Johnny Depp. Produced by Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment, the show rocketed to #1 on Apple TV within just a week of its release.
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ILBE Comes to Serbia
Collaborating on a film project, Andrea Iervolino crossed paths with Miloš Biković, the man behind Archangel Digital Studios — a prominent Serbian production company. Miloš's introduction to Serbia's talents and hidden gems ignited a brave new idea for Andrea: to establish an animation studio right here in Serbia.
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June 2020ILBE Studios is Born
In the middle of a challenging year for the entire world, our co-founders proved that nothing is impossible. June 2020 saw the birth of ILBE Studios (originally known as Iervolino Studios) – an animation studio devoted to creating GREAT STORIES FOR THE YOUNG AND YOUNG AT HEART.
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A New Era forAnimation in Serbia
Our Novi Sad location was inaugurated on August 20, 2020, welcoming our initial team of 30. Today, we proudly stand as one studio across two locations in Novi Sad and Belgrade. With a team now exceeding 100 talented artists and creators, we work in harmony to tell exciting new stories.
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2021ILBE Brings Hollywood to Serbia
Our visionary co-founders made good on their promise to bring Hollywood to Serbia. Building on their collaboration for the “Puffins” series, Johnny Depp enthusiastically returned to voice Johnny Puff in the first animated series created and produced in Serbia! His visit to promote the series was monumental, as Johnny officially inaugurated our Belgrade branch in October 2021.
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IntroducingPuffins Impossible
Meet "Puffins Impossible": a 'Puffins' spin-off created by ILBE Studios, produced by Archangel Digital Studios, originating in our parent company, ILBE. Led by showrunner Peter Nalli, we completed the first 3 seasons (54 episodes) of this action-packed adventure series after just three years - with more to come soon! -
New NameSame Mission
Formerly known as Iervolino Studios, we changed our name to ILBE Studios in December 2022. This transition solidifies our place within our parent company's portfolio and reinforces our connections with colleagues in Italy. Our fresh brand image marks an exciting new phase for ILBE Studios, set to usher in a new chapter and a wave of international projects for global audiences to savor.
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Only the Beginning
What was once a dream for countless artists in Serbia is now reality. "Puffins Impossible" debuted on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Google Play, TaTaTu, and Chili in April 2022, and has since then captivated audiences across 120+ countries. A fitting way to mark our three years of success in Serbia. At ILBE Studios, just like our puffins, we continually prove that the impossible is possible. And this is only the beginning. #StayTuned
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What
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Embarking on a journey to touch hearts worldwide, we tell captivating and distinctive stories for both young and adult audiences. Our mission: to propel Serbia onto the global animation stage, while enlightening and entertaining. Education, equality, growth, and environmental protection stand at the core of our values. These principles drive our daily efforts in both our projects and our community. Join us on this quest.
Find out more about our Mission, Vision and Values
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Meet Our Parent Company
ILBE Group
Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment S.p.A. (ILBE) stands as a global production powerhouse, established in Rome by Andrea Iervolino & Lady Monika Bacardi. The group specializes in creating diverse content for film, television, web series, and beyond. Known for their approach of producing international cinema inspired by Hollywood Majors, ILBE's track record is decorated with international partnerships and triumphs. In an industry marked by rapid evolution, they continue to lead with innovation.
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