We are a small and determined
animation studio that strive to
engage, surprise and push boundaries.
Stir works within the fields of
animation, graphics, VFX, 3D,
direction and colour correction.
About Stir
Contact
Sagveien 23c, build 2,
0459 Oslo, Norway
Axel Lavin
Creative Director & Partner
Axel started out as a chef at the age of nineteen. Now he controls all the ingredients in Stirs creative processes. He has seven years of experience within the field, from directing to 3D-design. Axel is an ambitious young man, stating he is on his way to become the next Michael Phelps, after just 20 swimming lessons.
Øystein Relbo-Knutsen
Senior Motion Designer & Partner
Øystein is the most experienced member of the Stir team, with broad expertise within design, commercials, film and event. He has won a number of awards: Gullblyanten, Gulltaggen, Visuelt, The One Show, London International Award, to mention some. The past nine years his main focus has been around animation and visual effects. Øystein started to think in hexadecimals and pixels already back in 1982, with the Commodore 64 as his starting point.
Mats Ottesen
3D Artist
The youngster upon the Stir team is former chess master of Trondheim, as well as earning the acclaimed title Student Expert of Autodesk Europe. Mats likes dogs and running long distances.
Eirik Magnussen
Controller
Eirik takes care of all of Stirs numbers and economics. He has three years of work experience and a BA in Economics and Entrepreneurship. Eirik is a self-proclaimed bicycle enthusiast/mechanic, and also loves X-Files and Tetris.










