Escape Studios Top 12 at Rookies for 2D Animation

Ranked 12 for Production Excellence in 2D Animation

We’re proud to announce that Escape Studios has been ranked 12th in the world for Production Excellence in 2D Animation by The Rookies.  

This recognition underlines our commitment to giving our students an education that mirrors real-studio pipelines, fosters creative risk, and prepares them for the animation industry.

Production Excellence in 2D Animation

The Rookies

Production Excellence in 2D Animation is a recognition bestowed upon schools that not only excel in teaching the art of 2D animation but also shine in nurturing a collaborative team environment - notably in the creation of compelling short films.

Why This Ranking Matters

The Production Excellence category at The Rookies rewards schools whose students deliver standout 2D animation work — from concept and character-performance through to final execution and (most importantly) team collaboration. 

Team Work at Escape Studios

It’s not just about individual shots, but about how well students can work together, solve production problems, and deliver a high-quality outcome.  A top-15 position globally shows that our teaching, curriculum, and industry-
partnered projects can keep pace with the best in the world.

What it Means for Our Students

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  A scene from award-winning Shapla

  Industry Standard Experience: At Escape Studios, students are placed in production-style teams, working to deadlines and briefs that mirror what they’ll face in studios - The Escape Method.
• Portfolio-Ready Work: High quality animation that gets noticed by recruiters—rigorous, polished, and full of imagination and storytelling.
• Career Momentum: Recognition like this helps reinforce the widespread perception our alumni (‘Escapees’) are prepared for industry with relevant experience in team projects.

Our Promise Going Forward

A scene from award-winning Skoll Aurora

Ranking 12th is a significant milestone—but it’s also a challenge.  We’re committed to supporting our students not just to meet industry standards, but to exceed them. Whether it’s through enhanced workshops, more collaboration, or stronger industry links, we aim to keep improving—so that next year we are ranked even higher.

Congratulations to our students, tutors and industry partners who helped make this happen.  To meet the 2D animation team at Escape Studios, follow this link. 

The Escape Studios Animation Blog offers a personal view on the art of animation and visual effects. To apply for one of our courses, follow this link.