Very True Story is a full-service design and animation studio. Tell us your story, and we’ll find the best way to show it.

We’re artists.
And we’re super-practical.
We’re creative. And collaborative.
We think in narratives. And colors.
And spreadsheets.
We work with giant tech companies.
Non-profits. Tiny start-ups.
Everyone who wants to tell their story.

Latest projects

Lingo

Find what works for you. Lingo takes out the guesswork.

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Adobe × Valkyries

Adobe × Valkyries: a launch film that unites brand, community, and Bay Area energy.

MoGraph

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Defenders of Wildlife

A long-time collaboration with Defenders of Wildlife—raising awareness through design and motion.

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Extracted

A dog's toothache brings them on an unexpected journey, experiencing the uncertainty and disorientation that comes with being snatched from your bed and taken to places unknown.

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Our work, their words

Adobe spotlighted Very True Story in a short film that celebrates our people-first approach to animation, collaboration, and creative storytelling.

How a scrappy freelance gig turned into Very True Story—a community-driven animation studio built on creativity, collaboration, and kindness.

Building community one animation at a time.