Brainy Pixel Team

Meet the Brainy Pixels Team: A World-Class Network of Creatives Driven by Faith

At Brainy Pixel, we are humbled and blessed by the outpouring of talent God has sent our way. Each week, we receive emails from gifted artists, animators, and storytellers from around the globe who share our mission: to glorify the Most High through their craft.

Our talent pool is truly extraordinary, ranging from seasoned professionals who have worked with industry giants like Pixar and Disney to fresh, ambitious college interns eager to refine their skills and make a meaningful impact.

What does this mean for you?
It means we have the flexibility and expertise to assemble the perfect team for your project—no matter the scale or vision. Whether you're producing a faith-filled animated series, a captivating children’s book, or a bold new creative endeavor, we are committed to delivering excellence on time and within budget.

At Brainy Pixel, your vision is in the hands of a team united by faith, creativity, and a passion for telling stories that inspire. Let’s bring your ideas to life together!

Brainy Pixel Animation Studios

  • Michael Thones

    Brainy Pixel CEO/Managing Partner

    The CEO and co-founder of Brainy Pixel Productions. Michael has a passion for producing God-honoring animation and media for children and families. He most recently directed and produced the award-winning show Cubekins and serves as Technical Director on Brainy Pixel's animation projects by structuring efficient software pipelines for animation production in Blender, Maya, and Unreal Engine. Michael's interests also include art instruction, video production, YouTube channel building, and all aspects of the 2D and 3D animation process

  • Brannon Hollingsworth

    Brainy Pixel COO/Creative Director

    Born to create. An author, speaker, poet, producer, publisher, game designer, content creator, script writer, art director, and unapologetic Christ-follower, Brannon is a passionate creator, teacher, and deacon of young adults who promotes family-oriented ministries. Brannon is the author or co-author of over a dozen novels, novellas, and short stories and the co-creator of a game that Forbes called “a clever idea well executed” and “excellent”.

  • Layne Laughter

    Brainy Pixel CPO/2D Animation

Brainy Pixel Creative Team

  • Layne Laughter

    2D Animation, Director

  • Klifton Riley

    3D Animation, Textures

  • Noah Lombard

    3D Animation, Maya

  • Klayton Riley

    3D Animation, Textures

  • Connor Willis

    2D Illustration, Animation, Game Design

  • Hannah Mason

    2D Illustration, Concept Design, Animation

  • Analyn Reynolds

    Blog & Social Media Management, Development

  • Elizabeth Berhow

    2D/3D Design, Animation

  • Brannon Hall

    3D Animation, Concept Work, Marketing

  • James Davis

    3D Animation, Rigging

  • Mitch Bales

    3D Character Animator

  • Cat Salinas

    2D/3D Character Animator

  • Allegra Dougherty

    3D Animation

  • Jonathan Hammer

    3D Animator, Modeler

  • Cobb Dixon

    2D Animator, Graphic Artist

  • Zack Pappanastos

    2D Animator, Graphic Artist

  • Laura Phelps

    2D Animator, Graphic Artist

  • Yesenia De La Cruz

    2D/3D Animator, Graphic Artist

  • Sophia Lanham

    2D/3D Animator, Graphic Artist

  • Allie Thompson

    MOCAP Actor, Animator

  • Grace Hahn

    Illustrator, Animator

  • Jonah Browning

    3D Animator, Rigger

  • Anna Houser

    2D Animator, Illustrator

  • Andres Rosendo

    Animator, Illustrator

Legacy Brainy Pixel Team Members

  • John Langley

    3D Modeling, Textures, Game Design

  • Juliana Maddox

    Social Media, Marketing, Animation

  • Austin Givens

    3D Animation, Character, Prop Design

  • Tucker Youngblood

    2D Animation

  • Rebekah Willis

    Character Design, Storyboards

  • Rylan Scott

    3D Animation

  • David Stewart

    3D Modeler, Animator

  • Bronwyn Hollingsworth

    Production Assistant, MOCAP Tech

  • Bréanna Bornmann

    2D Illustration, Animation