NEW & TRENDING

PRE-TEEN (AGES 9-14)

12-WEEK SERVANT-LEADERSHIP

Pre-TEEN

PRE-K TO ELEM (AGES 4-8)

FAMILY & FAITH LEARNING

Pre-SCHOOL

PRE-K (AGES 3-5)

FUN SING-A-LONG ADVENTURE

Pre-School

Let’s build extraordinary animation and story — together.

At Brainy Pixel, a Christian animation studio, we specialize in crafting stories that inspire, entertain, and strengthen family connections. From captivating script development and breathtaking visual design to cutting-edge 2D and 3D animation, we bring your creative vision to life with heart and purpose. Rooted in family values, our work combines imagination, artistry, and expert project management to deliver unforgettable experiences that resonate across generations. Whether it’s creating endearing characters, vibrant worlds, or compelling pitches, we’re here to turn your ideas into stories that matter.

SERVICES

Brainy Pixel Productions:
A Christian Animation & Education Studio

Brainy Pixel Productions is an award-winning Christian animation studio dedicated to creating faith-based entertainment for families. Since 2014, founders Michael Thoenes, an experienced animation and video producer, and Brannon Hollingsworth, a renowned author and art director, have led the studio’s mission to develop Christ-centered animation, video, and film content that inspires and uplifts audiences.

With a passion for storytelling rooted in faith, Brainy Pixel collaborates with a global network of talented artists, animators, and video professionals to produce high-quality, engaging content for Christian families worldwide. Whether through captivating animated series, faith-driven films, or educational media, Brainy Pixel is committed to spreading the Gospel through animation and making a lasting impact in the world of Christian entertainment.

Brainy Pixel Friends

Brock Heasley

Writer/Director, The Shift
Really appreciate the professionalism and attention to detail Brainy Pixel brought to The Shift. First looks were always great, and then even the most minor of changes were executed with ease and speed. A dream to work with.
Matthew Robinson

Director of Christian Education, LifeStone Ministries
Brannon and his team delivered on our tight deadline and maintained excellent communication throughout the whole process. Their work was high quality, and I was especially pleased with the quality of their illustrations.
Jason Walker

Creative Director, Covenant Eyes
I contracted them to help me build a team to produce a comic themed brochure for my company. With a tight deadline and high expectations from me, Brainy Pixel delivered. [Brannon] also kept our goal focused on glorifying God, through his natural patterns of interaction and communication. Brainy Pixel is a great collaborative partner to have on a creative venture and I’m excited to work with them again on even more ambitious projects.
Wilfrid Jean Louis

Having the opportunity to collaborate with Brainy Pixel has been a blessing. Brainy Pixel's guidance has been vital to us as a new company working to develop our own intellectual property. Getting to work with Brannon was a dream come true. I picked up a lot of useful information about how to make an animated film and comic from them. I have complete confidence in their skills and professionalism, and I have no hesitation in recommending them.
Linda Evans Shepherd

Creator of the Happy Purple Puppy
The talented team at Brainy Pixel Productions truly understood my vision for my Happy Purple Puppy animation pilot. Their sophisticated designs, from characters to backgrounds, as well as the lively action scenes and the lip syncing work with my voice actors, were exceptional. They went beyond the call by creating an outstanding downloadable coloring book for our audience. Highly recommend their work
Keith Perna

Bright Horizon Pictures

Working with Brannon and his team at Brainy Pixel was a wonderful experience. They were great with communication, quick to sort out any issues that came up and in the end did excellent work with their visual effects. And it was great to seek the Lord out in prayer together before any meeting we had with them.
Stephen Preston

Producer/COO Red Sky Studios

I've had the pleasure of working with the Brainy Pixel team several times. They are incredibly hardworking, skilled, and always bring a can-do attitude to every project. No matter the task, they have the expertise and teamwork to get the job done efficiently and professionally. We collaborated on multiple films and projects including The Last Rodeo (2025) on visual effects and The Shift (2023) on virtual world creation and visual effects. Their dedication and craftsmanship were evident in every aspect of the work.