PIXEL giants

Pixel giants is a boutique animation studio, founded in 2016. We specialize in original IP creation and development, 2D/3D motion graphics and animation. We create our own projects and short films and also accept commissions, both locally and internationally. We are very proud for the unique and talented team we have gathered, whose passion for good storytelling is unprecedented. We also provide our own training program, in hopes that we can make a difference in the future of the Cyprus animation industry.

We are passionate about elevating awareness of the creative animation talent in Cyprus and providing opportunities for international projects to be developed locally. Pixel giants’ long-term goal is to grow into a global animation studio, creating outstanding original kids’ brands, like our first IP, “Magic Molly” and our latest “The Olive Bunch”. We strongly believe in what we do and that every dream is worth pursuing.

Maria Pavlou - Director/Producer

Maria is a Producer and a published author, with her short stories having won prizes in writing contests. She is the Co-creator and Producer of the 2D animated show “The Olive Bunch”, currently in development. She is also the Creator and Producer of Magic Molly, a preschool 3D animated TV series supported by Creative Europe/MEDIA and pitched at Cartoon Forum. Maria has also written and directed the 3D animated short film “Dragon Recipes”, currently in film festivals around the world.

Maria has earned her undergraduate degree with a Fulbright scholarship in Computer Animation from Ringling College of Art and Design in Florida and her Masters in Digital Arts from Camberwell College of Arts in London. While at Ringling, Maria earned an internship at the Disney Animation Boot Camp in California. After completing her studies, Maria worked in the US and Cyprus as a Producer, Creative Director and Animator on films, TV commercials, promo videos, special effects, AR and VR projects. She has also directed short animated films, screened at various international film festivals.

Maria also teaches 3D animation and figure drawing classes at a university level, both in undergraduate and graduate programs.