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Kalaakaru

Specialized Talent, Tailored for You

While Animation is the heartbeat of our studio—specializing in everything from fluid 2D motion graphics and data-driven infographics to high-impact 3D visualization—we offer a full spectrum of creative support to bring your creative vision to life.

Two seamless ways to engage with our team:

Project-Based

Ideal for specific, one-time results such as a standalone motion graphic animation, a corporate commercial, or a specialized design project.

We provide a comprehensive quote based on the project scope and our creative load, ensuring a premium result with a clear, milestone-based delivery schedule.

Starting from

  • Text based animation 30 seconds - 1 min - 400 USD
  • Motiongraphic animation 30 seconds - 1 min - 700 USD
  • 3D animation 30 seconds - 1 min - 1500 USD
  • Video editing - 1 min - 500 USD

Please note that our pricing is tailored to the unique demands of each brief. Final estimates will be provided once we have defined your specific project scope. Contact us for a custom quote.

Creative Retainers (6+ Months)

For brands and agencies with ongoing needs, you can hire a dedicated creative directly from the Kalaakaru team on a monthly basis.

This model allows you to integrate a specialized talent—such as a dedicated animator, Video editor or an illustrator / designer—into your daily workflow for a flat monthly salary.

On average, this provides the same high-tier expertise at 70% less than the cost of a local hire in your home country.

Starting from

  • Motiongraphics animator - 1200 USD a month
  • Video editor - 900 USD a month
  • Illustrator / designer - 880 USD a month

Please note that our pricing is tailored to the unique demands of each brief. Final estimates will be provided once we have defined your specific project scope. Contact us for a custom quote.

FAQ

A retainer gives you a dedicated specialist backed by a full studio: cover during leave, a second pair of eyes on every frame, and the production infrastructure of an established team — at a fraction of a local hire.

We operate with a "Follow the Sun" workflow. Based in Sri Lanka, our working hours overlap perfectly with both European and Asian markets, and we provide early-morning updates for our US-based clients. We use professional collaboration tools like Slack, Zoom, and Frame.io to ensure you are always in the loop and that feedback cycles are seamless and fast.

Project work is split into clear milestones agreed up front. You approve and pay at each stage, so budget and progress stay visible from kickoff through final delivery.

Absolutely. We regularly act as an extended arm of in-house and agency teams, working inside established brand systems, templates and tone of voice.

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What our clients say about us

★★★★★

The ultimate extended creative arm.

Kalaakaru step in seamlessly whenever we hit production surges. Their 2D motion graphics and edits are Tier-1, giving our team the breathing room to pitch and scale without the overhead.

Sunita Thevathasan, Director | redcreative productions (UK)
★★★★★

Studio-grade quality with a personal touch.

We got high-end 3D visualization and clear milestone communication at a fraction of local agency costs. They didn't just execute our brief—they elevated our brand's story.

Lee Anne Theron, Head of Brand & Marketing | Six degrees productions (Canada)
★★★★★

Stunning visuals and effortless execution.

We shipped our skincare line to Sri Lanka and Kalaakaru handled everything—from diverse model casting to beach locations and final video edits. The results were vibrant and high-end.

Budwin J, Founder | Isle and earth (US)
★★★★★

Reliable, creative, and insanely efficient.

Having a dedicated Kalaakaru animator on monthly retainer has transformed our workflow. It's the perfect blend of a dedicated creative partner and full studio support.

Chathra Weeraman, Director | Autumnlane Studio (Sri Lanka)
★★★★★

The gold standard for documentary motion.

Kalaakaru turn our complex data, maps, and research into captivating animated infographics. Their grasp of pacing and visual storytelling keeps our audience retention sky-high.

Julian K., Project Coordinator | United Nations (Sri Lanka)

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