About Us
Stop-mo Puppet Co. is a collaborative fabrication studio specializing in character fabrication and technical problem-solving for stop-motion animation. We bring feature film-level techniques and materials innovation to projects of all scales, working closely with clients to solve complex fabrication challenges.
Creative Director
Stop-mo Puppet Co. is led by Brenda Baumgarten, who brings 25 years of stop-motion fabrication experience to every project.
She spent eight years at world-renowned Laika Studios as Character Project Manager and Silicone Asset Technician, contributing to multiple feature films including Missing Link (2019) and the upcoming Wildwood (Fall 2026). She played a major role in revolutionizing the studio’s puppet-building process through innovative fabrication techniques and was part of the team that won a 2019 VES Award for Best Animated Character in an Animated Feature Film.
Prior to Laika, she served as Character Fabrication Supervisor on The Little Prince (2015), which grossed nearly $100 million worldwide and celebrated a handcrafted aesthetic with its paper-based puppets, demonstrating the creative possibilities of unconventional materials.
She also operated a successful stop-motion studio in Toronto, Canada, building puppets for independent filmmakers and commercial projects—experience that informs our commitment to making feature film-quality fabrication accessible to projects of all budgets.
Our Approach
We work with a network of specialized industry professionals to meet the specific requirements of each project. Whether you need a single hero puppet or an entire cast, we collaborate with the right experts—from armature specialists to costumers to material technicians—to deliver the quality your project deserves.
Based just outside Portland, Oregon, we’re currently developing our own original content while continuing to serve clients who need innovative fabrication solutions.