#1 in NZ
We have been consistently ranked the #1 Animation School in New Zealand by Animation Career Review since 2019.
Animation Career Review, 2022
11 festivals
In 2022, our films received recognition from 11 international festivals, with many more still pending.
23 years
MDS is home to New Zealand’s longest running 3D animation programme
Comic-Con
One of our earlier films, Prickly Jam, is our sixth and latest film shown at San Diego Comic-Con in 2022

Exclusive Industry Partners

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Unity

MDS is the only Unity Authorised Training and Certification partner in the country.
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Houdini

Houdini

MDS is a Houdini certified school

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