Gaardhouse

Gaardhouse Gaardhouse is a production house with capabilities including animation, motion design, editing & VFX.

Gaardhouse is an award-winning production house in NE Minneapolis. It launched in 2007 and earned national and international acclaim, grew quickly and was featured as a startup success in MN Business magazine. Our capabilities include: filming, animation, motion graphics and editing. Our extensive client list includes: FOX, FX Network, National Geographic, Sports Networks, 3M, CDI, GE, Verizon Wir

eless, First & First, Supervalu, Naked Juice, Imation, NASA and more. Gaardhouse takes pride in the growth of our company because our clients return to work with us and recommend us to others which means we’re meeting client needs and expectations with excellence.

04/22/2026

24 Hours. One big impact. is having their 24-Hour Harvest giving day today! Gaardhouse collaborated with their team on this animation to support the fight against hunger. More information on their mission can be found at 2HARVEST.ORG/MAKEHUNGERHISTORY



Animation: Gaardhouse
VO Casting:
VO Talent: Haleigh White

11/27/2025

It’s here! Emagine Theaters brought in Gaardhouse to produce a new opening trailer welcoming guests and featuring their huge screens. So when you’re off to see The Wizard, visit the Badlands, and experience movie magic at Emagine, look for a charming little puppet.



Director: Zechariah Thormodsgaard
Producer: Sarah Thormodsgaard
DP: Ben Enke
Production Sound Mixer: Owen Brafford
PA/Swing Grip: Phil Litton
Music: Will Van De Crommert
Puppeteer: Ryan Schaddelee
Puppeteer Assistant: Beki Ingram
Cast: Tim Holly
Cast: Zippity
Cast: Alicia Wolk
Cast: Ekko Morales
Cast: Sawyer Nelson
Moviegoers: Melissa Boudreau, Tim Holly, Catherine Krummey, Andrew Renschen, Laura vanZandt, Dallas Fisher, Déjà Jackson, Trey Farrow, Ashley Craft, Daniel Fowler Craft, Taylor Prax, Lauren Zimitsch, Phil Litton
Special Thanks: Emagine Theater Eagan employees, Current Resident, Cinequipt, Red Star Rentals

This little puppet did something big! If you went to an Emagine Theater last weekend, keep the spoiler. We’ll share the ...
11/25/2025

This little puppet did something big! If you went to an Emagine Theater last weekend, keep the spoiler. We’ll share the secret soon!

Filmmakers, Actors, Creators, Industry Pros... This one’s for you.Looking for fresh talent? Want to connect, cast, and c...
04/28/2025

Filmmakers, Actors, Creators, Industry Pros... This one’s for you.
Looking for fresh talent? Want to connect, cast, and collab? The Actor & Film Industry Expo (AFIE) is happening this Saturday. It's the spot to network, discover rising actors, and link with other creatives.

Use code AFIE15X for 15% off. There are limited discounted tix so don’t miss out! More info Twin Cities Film Fest

12/20/2024

Happy Holidays from our House to yours! What do asteroids have to do with the holidays? The answer lies in our Gaardhouse animated Christmas classic! Our team crafted thirty seconds of pure epicness—a space showdown with a plot twist you won’t see coming.
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Let’s get this party startled! Sharing a tbt memory from one of our Halloween parties. Happy Halloween from our house to...
10/31/2024

Let’s get this party startled! Sharing a tbt memory from one of our Halloween parties. Happy Halloween from our house to yours!

07/15/2024

Happy Anniversary Bauhaus Brew Labs! Bauhaus Brew Labs in Minneapolis turned 10 years old this year! We’re sharing a logo bumper animation that Gaardhouse designed for them back when they first started. Congratulations from our House to their Haus!

What do you do when you have a giant orange mural on your office wall? Add googly eyes, of course.
03/19/2024

What do you do when you have a giant orange mural on your office wall? Add googly eyes, of course.

Gaardhouse created the title design and text graphics on the Clio award-winning documentary "Home/Free" featuring John L...
02/29/2024

Gaardhouse created the title design and text graphics on the Clio award-winning documentary "Home/Free" featuring John Legend. The documentary shares the story of three people re-entering society after incarceration and is available on Amazon Prime.

When people come home from prison, are they ever truly free? Join John Legend as he shares the stories of three individuals facing the challenges of reentering society after incarceration, and the organizations on a mission to eliminate those barriers. Home/Free is a short documentary about inspirin...

Staff celebration! Harley, the Gaardhouse Gaard-dog, just turned 15! He started his office dog career with us as a door ...
02/08/2024

Staff celebration! Harley, the Gaardhouse Gaard-dog, just turned 15! He started his office dog career with us as a door greeter and then moved on to roles including: security guard, GoPro operator, receptionist, and on-camera talent. Happy Birthday Harley! We’re glad you’re on the team!

02/05/2024

Striiiiiiike! Gaardhouse is ready to roll some rocks at ALB tonight. We love !

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77 13th Avenue NE, Ste 206B
Minneapolis, MN
55413

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