Google Stadia Founders

What better way to create an explainer video for the Google Stadia "Founders" than with a thrilling animated journey using a cast of extraordinary characters. Join them on an adventure as we showcase the exclusive benefits of this revolutionary gaming technology. Embark on a visually breathtaking voyage as we unveil the revolutionary world of streaming gaming with stunning animation, breaking down the first-ever platform of its kind! While sadly Google Stadia is no more, we are still excited to be able to share our founders video filled with wacky characters and epic cel animation. I was so excited to Art Direct this piece with Scholar and bring out the characters designed by the Stadia crew as avatar heads to life.

Role: Art Director, Story, Storyboards



  • Design & Animation: Scholar

    Creative Director: William Campbell

    Managing Director/ E.P.: Jo Arghiris

    Executive Producer: Kirsten Noll

    Head of Production: Tyler Locke

    Associate Creative Director: Mike Tavarez

    Art Director: Madison Ellis

    Senior Producer: Bridgette Spalding

    Designers: Madison Ellis, Grace Poole, Nick Illuzada, Nic Nazzaro

    2D Animators: Madison Ellis, Macauley Johnson, Sam Bachman, Sam Button

    Lead Cel Animator: Danni Fisher-Shin

    Cel Animators: Aly Tain, Blake Patrick, Matthew Everton, Sam Bachman, Angela Stempel, Oliver Wee, Sam Button, Ana Chang, Gretel Cummings, Madison Ellis, Mike Tavarez, Tomas Vallecillo

    3D Generalists: Mike Tavarez

    Compositors: Madison Ellis

    Storyboards: Madison Ellis

    Artist & Track Name: Antfood