Based in Sydney, Australia, but working for clients globally, we create animated films with that deliciously hand-crafted feeling, whether it’s tactile stop-motion animation that you just want to reach out and grab, or beautifully designed and lovingly animated CGI. Our willingness to imagine and experiment have led to animations with a unique, tactile and authentic look and feel – from stop motion cardboard characters to running ink effects, our work always stands out.

THE FUNKTION is capable of taking your brief and turning it into a top quality creative solution, from concept through to final delivery. Whether you need a live-action film, 2D or 3D character animation, quirky stop-motion or a visual effects extravaganza, meet us at THE FUNKTION.

The studio is led by multi-award winning Director, Peter Nizic (a.k.a Pee Niz). With a background in fine art and design, Peter brings an astute eye for colour, form and composition to his filmmaking. With over 18 years experience working in visual effects, motion graphics & animation, he has won awards such as Best On-Air Illustration, Most Outstanding Design in Promotion and Best Director.

Other honours include being showcased in Australian Creative Magazine's "Annual 2013", highlighting the Gruen Nation 2013 title sequence, created for the ABC, as "one of the standout works of the year" and being featured on internationally respected design publication and blog, iDN (International Designers Network) for his work for Fox Classics and Sydney Opera House.

With plenty of experience in studio and production roles, Pete understands what clients are looking for and works with them flexibly to achieve excellence with each animation or motion graphic. He has trained in marketing and graphic design, while receiving a BA with Distinction in Digital Media from the College of Fine Arts at the University of New South Wales.