TORONTO – 9 Story Media Group has acquired PT Bali Animation Studio and PT Bali Animasi Solusi Ekakarsa (collectively known as BASE), a full service CGI animation studio located in Bali, Indonesia. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
With a reputation as a high quality and reliable animation studio, BASE’s production portfolio includes the animated television series Sonic Boom and Luna Petunia. In addition, BASE and 9 Story’s Brown Bag Films have previously partnered together on the Disney series Vampirina.
9 Story said that the deal will enhance its production capabilities, expand its global footprint and increase its worldwide head count to more than 1000 personnel. Co-founders Lily Wang and Daniel Harjanto Setyawan will stay on to lead BASE going forward and will report to 9 Story’s COO Cathal Gaffney.
“Our top priority has always been, and will continue to be, producing the best quality animated content across all our studios,” said 9 Story Media Group president and CEO Vince Commisso, in the announcement. “Acquiring BASE bolsters our existing studio capacity in Toronto, Dublin and Manchester and enhances our ability to meet the production needs of our clients. We have been extremely impressed with BASE’s caliber of work and are thrilled to welcome the entire BASE team into the 9 Story family.”
