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2D Animation
From frame-by-frame animation to dynamic rigged animation, we bring stories to life with movement full of character and expression.
Motion Graphics
Eye-catching animations that enhance storytelling, perfect for explainer videos, commercials, and digital content.
Design and Illustration
Unique, handcrafted visuals tailored to your project, from character design to background art and branding elements.
Brands & Clients
Maçarico - Herman José
Branch Framework
João Miranda 60th Birthday
AccessRC
Youth Empowerment Fund
Sopa da Pedra - Herman José
O Livro Encantado
Security Risk Register
Enterprise Resource Planning
Angel
Blue Crow Capital
69,000 Calorie CAKE MUKBANG ASMR!!!
Auto-Mutilação - Realista
Poopgulls
Capacity Building Fund
Emmanuel Willis Road to Glory
El Coloso
By Brute Force
Digihealth.club
Light Leeches
Maçarico - Herman José
Branch Framework
João Miranda 60th Birthday
AccessRC
Youth Empowerment Found
Sopa da Pedra - Herman José
O Livro Encantado
Security Risk Register
Enterprise Resource Planning
Blue Crow Capital
Angel
Capacity Building Fund
Digihealth.club
Auto-Mutilação - Realista
Poopgulls
69,000 Calorie CAKE MUKBANG ASMR!!!
Light Leeches
Emmanuel Willis Road to Glory
El Coloso
By Brute Force
Sopa da Pedra - Herman José
2023
Our second collaboration with the legendary comedian, actor, and television host, Herman José.As with our first project together, we had complete creative freedom.
The only guideline was to take artistic inspiration from Auto-Mutilação, one of our own short films, a challenge we were eager to explore.
Credits:
Client: Herman José
Direction and animation: Not-A-Tooth
Music: Herman José
69,000 Calorie CAKE MUKBANG ASMR!!!
2022
This video is one of our personal favorites, created for our side project and YouTube channel, Mish.Mi.We love the character design, the animation, and the beautifully painted cakes by Erica Laranjo.
But for us, the real star of the show is the perfect mix of grotesque, macabre humor and the charm of innocent, adorable characters like our unsuspecting little worm.
Credits:
Direction and animation: Not-A-Tooth
Angel
2019
A music video commissioned by Pistachio Studios for musician Stuart Epps.It tells the story of a man whose heart literally takes flight, leaving his chest and the journey he must embark on to reclaim it.Every piece of artwork was hand-drawn and painted on paper before being rigged and animated.
Selected for:
2019 CINANIMA film festival - Antonio Gaio award - Best national film.
Credits:
Client: Stuart Epps
Commissioned by: Pistachio Studios
Direction: Gustavo Baía and Cláudio Sá
Animation: Gustavo Baía
Backgrounds and characters: Gustavo Baía
Music: Gilbert Grimes
Maçarico - Herman José
2022
Our first collaboration with the legendary Herman José, renowned Portuguese comedian, singer, and broadcaster.This playful song tells the tale of a mischievous dog who adores music but simply can’t stand his owners’ singing.With full creative freedom and a tight deadline, we took on the challenge of animating the entire music video frame by frame, hand-painting every single one. We also wanted to infuse it with a distinctly Portuguese aesthetic, capturing a traditional feel in the visuals.It took countless long days to complete, but we believe it’s one of our finest works.
Credits:
Client: Herman José
Direction and animation: Not-A-Tooth
Music: Carlos Paião and Herman José
Auto-Mutilação
2014
Auto-Mutilação is a music video created for rapper Realista, depicting a day in the life of a man trapped in an unwinnable battle, one that leaves him shattered, both inside and out.Every frame was hand-drawn in pencil on paper, then scanned and painted digitally.
Selected for:
Faro´s International Short Films Festival
Indie Lisbon Video Library of 2015
Credits:
Client: Realista
Direction and animation: Not-A-Tooth
Music: Realista
O Livro Encantado
2024
A short animation created for Cordel d’Prata to introduce their new children's book branch, Meia Longa.The story follows a young boy who receives a book from a kind old bookstore owner. As he opens it, his world bursts into color, imagination, and magic.
Credits:
Client: Cordel d'prata
Direction and Animation: Not-A-Tooth
Digihealth.club
2021
This video, was commissioned by Pistachio Studios for Digihealth.club's website, a digital wellness community and YouTube channel dedicated to enhancing the personal and professional well-being of healthcare professionals.At the heart of the film is Digi, the company’s mascot and logo, who serves as a friendly guide, offering advice, resources, and insights about the platform.
Credits:
Client: Digihealth
Commissioned by: Pistachio Studios
Direction: Cláudio Sá
Art and Animation: Gustavo Baía
Storyboarding: Erica Laranjo
Blue Crow Capital
2022
Commissioned by Pistachio Studios for the Blue Crow Capital website, this video brings the company’s logo, the blue crow, to life. As it soars over fields and cities, searching for food for its young, it symbolizes the firm’s journey of growth and success over the years.
Credits:
Client: Blue Crow Capital
Commissioned by: Pistachio Studios
Direction: Cláudio Sá
Animation: Gustavo Baía
Backgrounds: Erica Laranjo
Poopgulls
2021
The first video we produced for our YouTube channel, Mish.Mi.This video follows a seagull with surprisingly good manners and impeccable beach etiquette.The idea came from a winter beach visit, where we quickly realized there wasn’t a single clean spot to sit, thanks to scattered trash and, well, generous seagull droppings.
Credits:
Direction and animation: Not-A-Tooth
Emmanuel Willis Road to Glory
2018
A short film about boxing.Inspired by Martin Scorsese’s Raging Bull, we wanted to capture the raw intensity of the ring. To do this, we framed the action from behind the ropes, like a documentary crew struggling to keep up with the fight using a handheld camera in the 1960s.Back then, smoke filled the arenas, blurring the lines between the fighters and the crowd. To recreate that atmosphere, we layered textures, grain, and haze, giving the film a gritty, timeworn feel.Every frame was hand-drawn in pen and painted with acrylics.
Credits:
Direction and animation: Not-A-Tooth
By Brute Force (Work in progress)
2024
This is a work in progress, so we want to keep this one a secret for now...
Credits:
Direction: Gustavo Baía
Production: Ocidental Filmes
Script: Virgílio Almeida
Animation: Gustavo Baía
Music and sound: Tomás Almeida
El Coloso
2014
El Coloso is a hand-painted short film inspired by Francisco de Goya’s artwork El Coloso. While the original painting depicts the figure as a menacing presence, we have always perceived a sense of calm and tranquility emanating from the giant.With limited time, we condensed our original story into a simple glimpse, a day in the Coloso’s life.The film was entirely painted and animated on paper.
Awards:
2º Place Prize Videotalentos film festival 2014
Credits:
Direction and animation: Not-A-Tooth
Light Leeches
2021
Another chilling addition to our YouTube channel, Mish.Mi.On a distant, uncharted world, a joyful couple ventures into a cave to witness the birth of their young, unaware that something ancient and malevolent follows them inside.What begins as a moment of life quickly descends into a nightmare of shadows and terror.
Credits:
Direction and animation: Not-A-Tooth
Security Risk Register
2024
A series of 20 instructional videos created for the IFRC, designed to make security training and tools easily accessible to Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers and personnel in the field.Our role was to craft the motion graphics and editing, ensuring clear, engaging, and effective communication.
Credits:
Client: IFRC
Project Lead & Script: Mariana Miragaia
Animation Director: Not-A-Tooth
Branch Framework
2024
Created for the IFRC, this video explores the branch framework and how it operates.We used trees as a metaphor, portraying branches as extensions of growth and connection, making the concept more intuitive and visually engaging. Our goal was to create something beautiful and artistic, blending meaningful symbolism with captivating animation.
Credits:
Client: IFRC
Project Lead & Script: Mariana Miragaia
Animation Director: Not-A-Tooth
Enterprise Resource Planning
2023
A video created for the IFRC to explain their ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system, a digital tool that helps streamline operations, manage resources, and improve efficiency across the organization.
The animation is motion graphics-driven, packed with dynamic movement to keep the visuals engaging and the information clear.
Credits:
Client: IFRC
Project Lead & Script: Mariana Miragaia
Animation Director: Not-A-Tooth
The Youth Empowerment Fund
2024
A video created for the IFRC The Youth Empowerment Fund, which provides direct financial support for youth-led initiatives advancing the Sustainable Development Goals at the local level.We designed the animation to align with the Youth Empowerment Fund's visual guidelines, using a fresh, dynamic aesthetic to engage and inspire young audiences.
Credits:
Client: IFRC
Project Lead & Script: Mariana Miragaia
Animation Director: Not-A-Tooth
Capacity Building Fund
2023
Our first video for the IFRC, created for the Capacity Building Fund (CBF), an agile, flexible, and accessible mechanism designed to address the urgent, time-bound needs of National Societies, with support expanding as progress is made.For this project, we seamlessly integrated real interview footage with animation, we also used a red paper plane as a visual conduit to guide the story and symbolize growth, momentum, and transformation.
Credits:
Client: IFRC
Project Lead & Script: Mariana Miragaia
Animation Director: Not-A-Tooth
AccessRC
2024
A motion graphics animation for the IFRC to introduce AccessRC, a mobile application that connects individuals with humanitarian assistance offered by Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies worldwide.We adhered to the app's existing design guidelines, crafting a clean and visually appealing aesthetic. Smooth transitions were employed throughout to enhance the viewing experience and effectively convey the app's user-friendly nature.
Credits:
Client: IFRC
Project Lead & Script: Mariana Miragaia
Animation Director: Not-A-Tooth
João Miranda 60th Birthday
2025
This animated music video was created as a gift for João Miranda ,of Frulact fame, to celebrate his 60th birthday. We had full creative freedom with the visual style, so we used color not only to represent different stages of João’s life, but also as an emotional reflection of his memories.We’re incredibly proud of the result. The music by Tom Day, chosen by the family, adds a powerful emotional layer and elevates the entire video.
Credits:
Client: João Miranda
Script: João Miranda, Carlos Miranda and Tiago Miranda
Animation Director: Not-A-Tooth
Drone footage: Miguel Magalhães
Music: Tom Day - Who We Want to Be
About Not-A-Tooth
Welcome to our award-winning 2D animation studio, proudly based in Póvoa de Varzim and led by Gustavo Baía and Erica Laranjo, a dynamic duo of artists who live and breathe animation.We’re not just animators; we’re creators. Every project we take on is a chance to push our craft further, blending illustration and animation in perfect harmony. Our style? Unique, personal, and unmistakably ours, a mix of artistic expression, handcrafted detail, and a touch of the unexpected.Our work has earned official selections at prestigious national and international animation festivals, recognizing our dedication to the art form. With extensive experience in both commercial and institutional projects, as well as original content like animated clips and short films, we bring the same passion and craftsmanship to every frame.We never compromise on quality, handling every step of the process ourselves, from the first sketch to the final frame. Even on corporate projects, we find ways to infuse personality and artistic flair, making sure each piece is as visually engaging as it is meaningful.If you’re looking for animation that’s crafted with care, bursting with creativity, and unlike anything else, you’ve come to the right place!
What we do
Direction - Art Direction - 2D Animation - Motion Design - Illustration - Sound Design - Music Composing
Gustavo Baía
Co-Owner • Animation Director • Art Director
Award-winning 2D animator and illustrator with experience in film, music videos, documentaries, and advertising. A skilled storyteller, he has self-produced four animated shorts and worked across both traditional and digital animation.
Erica Laranjo
Co-Owner • Art Director
Fine arts graduate from FBAUP, Erica has worked as Art Director and Lead Illustrator on various projects, including music videos, animation, advertising, and editorial work. Skilled in traditional and digital techniques, with a focus on atmosphere, texture, and color. She’s also the creative mind behind our studio’s logo!
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