• Animated Short Production •
• Crew •
Captain Andrew Ferguson
Ontario, Canada
Wingman Jon Brangwynne
Maine, USA
Engineer _ _
Alchemist _ _
Helping your Ideas take off
Pilot Machine is a ragtag independent production team that specializes in short form 2D animated videos for pitching, promotional, and entertainment purposes.We work with studios and creators to deliver original material for cartoon series pilots, music videos, video game cutscenes, trailers for board games and toy products, and a variety of related works. Having risen from careers in development and animated series production, we need very little systemic support in order to make a vessel flightworthy.
⚙️ Experience • Industry Level Quality •
With 18 years of series production under his wing, and an immutable itch for personal projects, our Captain Andrew Ferguson mans the helm, setting course as a story artist, director, and development conduit.🔭 Navigation • Full Service •
Using knowledge and tools gathered through a diverse range of careers, we guide collaborators from development through pilot completion. This flight path is ideal for independent creators and modest-sized studios who want to jumpstart original series development but don't have bandwidth to spare.🦅 Process • Agile Workflow •
Our team works organically and is crewed only as needed. This allows for skillful decisions to choose the best approach to each project, thereby controlling scope and reducing excessive complexity that often creeps into the development process. We know what NOT to do when making a great cartoon🌟 Long Game • Mentorship and Legacy •
Pilot Machine's aim is to sustainably produce Dream Pilots for emerging creators with a talent for cartoons and storytelling. In order to reach this lofty goal, we need to fly in formation with partners who share in this vision. This is the change we want to see in the world! 🙏
Some of our team's work 👇
• Independent Productions •
SUPER DOOPER BODY BROS
• animated short •
Two fitness coach brothers go on a rampage to fix the residents of Mushroom Town - whether their help is wanted or not!The cartoony ironic 90s health PSA of your millennial fever dreams. This idea came about when Andrew discovered yoga at the same time that a colleague was hitting the gym, so you could say it's informed by direct experience. 🤞
ROBBIEHOOD
• pilot animatic •
Outlawed and declawed, a rogue ex-cop vows to protect and serve his city, even if it means breaking the laws he once upheldThis action-comedy Robin Hood story was made without a plan! Tons of practical (and impractical🔥) skills were realized in the process!
ROOFTOP LOFI BEATS
• music demo •
Robbie climbs to his favourite spot to appreciate the vibesTeamed up with local indie music maker Hewie Lou in 2023 to produce this chill little lofi vid, which serves as a demo for both of us!• free wallpapers in the secret dropbox!👇 watch it on Youtube or listen on Spotify
DO A KICKFLIP
• music demo •
Lofi beats to coast with ...Do a kickflip!Second collaboration with lofi producer Hewie Lou.
He went above and beyond with his album "Mid 90s", so this landed in the mood of an oldschool VHS skate video.• free wallpapers in the secret dropbox!👇 watch it on Youtube or listen on Spotify
THE STREET MAGICIAN
• animated short •
A struggling street performer is caught stealing a quick snack and uses all his tricks to get away with it.Made for Andrew's Sheridan BAA thesis project, TSM is a humble homage to Charlie Chaplin with a whopping fistful of oldschool rubber hose shenanigans.
🚧 IPs in Progress 🚧
• Past Clients •
⚙️ Fly with us! ⚙️
With the world so connected as it is now, there's a ton of creative potential itching to GO. Access isn't an issue. All we need is a worthy mission and the green light to bring it to life. With Pilot Machine taking point, we'll take to the skies with certainty, united in our cause to make great cartoons in a light and rewarding way
When you want Pilot Machine's help, Hail The Captain and let's talk!
Until then, keep your eyes on the skies - we might do a fly-by.
For game developments, see our partner Chaotic Good Games
©Andrew Ferguson 2026