Cardboardnaut — Mission Accomplished
Mission Accomplished
So long cardboard, hello pixels

So long, Cardboard. Hello, Pixels!

After years of producing board game trailers, I'm officially closing that chapter. A huge thank you to every client, collaborator, and fellow creator who trusted me with their games — it was an honor and I loved every project. Cardboardnaut is now transitioning into an original content animation studio, and Pixel Beef is our first product — short-form animated content in a pixelated style, think Looney Tunes chaos meets Seinfeld pettiness and the quick-cut energy of Zach D Films. This is just the beginning, with a lot more original content in the pipeline. Come along for the ride.

What I'm Building
  • 🤝
    Animation at the intersection of human creativity and AI — not one replacing the other, but both making something neither could alone. No lazy AI prompt slop.
  • Small team, big output. Lean production built around craft, not committees.
  • 🎨
    Fresh animation styles that break the mold — visually distinct, unclassifiable, and built to be remembered.
  • 📺
    Storytelling built for how people actually watch now — short, sharp, and designed for the new era of media.
@pixelbeefshorts
Looking for referrals for board game trailers or just want to stay in touch? levithornton@gmail.com