From the release:

Psyop, the global creative studio celebrated for over two decades of exceptional animated content, has announced that Oscar-nominated Director / Animator Doug Sweetland has officially joined their roster. The news further cements the studio’s position as a leader in crafting visually rich and emotionally resonant worlds for narrative-driven stories.

Sweetland brings a dynamic career leading teams on Pixar classics like Monsters, Inc. and Cars. Meanwhile, his recent Psyop-produced short-form content is making massive waves for mobile gaming giants Dream Games and Supercell garnering over 600 million views across Youtube and TikTok – making both campaigns top performing for each brand respectively.

“Doug is an animation genius; it was really inspiring to see him bring his sense of humor and play to this project because he backs it up with a deep, intuitive sense of what works in storytelling generally and animation specifically. He’s a treat to work with, he makes projects fun and that comes through on the screen” notes Amanda Miller, Executive Producer at Psyop.

Psyop Co-Founder Marie Hyon collaborated with Sweetland to direct the announcement of Dream Games’ latest release ‘Royal Kingdom’ with a teaser and full cinematic trailer. Hyon notes “Doug brought his Pixar storytelling magic and sharp humor to this project, making the Dream Games characters all the more memorable. His sense of charm was a huge part of what made this first chapter in the Royal Kingdom story work so well. More than just a collaborator, Doug’s vision and expertise lifted the whole creative process, making our collaboration into something special—for both the team and the fans.”

The spirit of innovation and collaboration continues to define Sweetland’s role at Psyop, as Managing Director of Animation, Jen Cadic, expresses her excitement for what he brings to the team. “We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Doug to Psyop as his joining further advances our creative evolution. Doug’s impressive legacy of animation experience in combination with his forward-thinking directorial approach are a perfect fit for Psyop’s DNA of weaving impactful stories for our clients.”

Inspired by Psyop’s pursuit of pushing boundaries, Sweetland looks forward to continuing to reinvent the way audiences experience narrative storytelling, world-building, and characters in new, innovative spaces. “It’s an incredible honor to join the ranks of a studio that truly leans into animation’s limitlessness,” says Sweetland. “Psyop’s insatiable hunger to create cutting edge work for any form, style, or venue is one of the many things we have in common. To zip into tight Blue Angel formation with them is a dream.”