Norman Picklestripes receives Daytime Emmy Award nominations!

22nd May 2020

Factory’s Norman Picklestripes receives two daytime Emmy Award nominations

Today, BAFTA-award winning animation studio, Factory is delighted to announce that it has received two nominations from the Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards for its work on the NBC Universal Kids series Norman Picklestripes.

The two nominations, Outstanding Preschool Children’s Animated Series and Outstanding Directing For A Preschool Animated Program, will form part of 47th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards which will be presented in a two-hour special on Friday, June 26 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

From Emmy-winning executive producers Alex Rockwell (Word Party, Pajanimals) and Judy Rothman Rofé (Julie’s Greenroom, Madeline) Norman Picklestripes follows the comedic adventures of Plywood Forest’s can-do handyman, Norm, whose mission is to make the forest a harmonious, peaceful place free of leaky maple trees and loud possum parties.

The show was produced in stop motion by multi-genre animation studio Factory where it was directed by Geoff Walker (Scream Street, Strange Hill High, Bob the Builder) and Chris Sadler (Shaun The Sheep, Chicken Run, The Angry Birds Movie).

Original Broadway-inspired songs are also featured in each episode, with Emmy-winning Jeffrey Zahn serving as the series Music Supervisor. Norman Picklestripes celebrates the great outdoors and proves that when you work together, anything is possible!

On the award nominations, Managing Director of Factory and Executive Producer of Norman Pickstripes, Phil Chalk said: “We are absolutely thrilled that Noman Picklestripes is continuing to receive the recognition it deserves, with not one but two international Emmy nominations. We’re especially proud the show’s direction has received a nod; Chris Sadler and Geoff Walker led an incredibly talented team here at Factory, and we’re all honoured to have been part of such a wonderful production.”

Norman Picklestripes has already received a number of award nominations this year including an Annie Awards 2020 Nomination for Best TV Preschool, a Kidscreen 2020 Nomination for Best new series, a Pulcinella Awards 2020 Nomination for Upper Preschool TV Series and a Cynopsis Media 2020 Nomination for Best Nature-Focused Preschool Series.

Now celebrating its 10th Anniversary year, Factory is a multi-genre, full-service studio and rights owner. Since launching in 2010, Factory has produced over 85 hours of animated content, 19 shows and has grown its team to over 120 employees. From concept through to final delivery, Factory has expertise across all animation disciplines including CGI, 2D animation, digital animation and stop motion.

Factory has created high profile productions including Newzoids (ITV), Clangers (CBeebies), Scream Street (CBBC), three specials for Disney and Club Penguin, Norman Picklestripes (NBC Universal) and the recent 2D animated adaptation of Sir Michael Morpurgo’s Mimi and the Mountain Dragon (BBC One).

About Factory

Factory is a BAFTA-Award winning independent, innovative, multi-genre animation studio working with global clients, broadcasters and partners, delivering world class immersive content to thrill, excite and engage audiences of all ages.

Factory has extensive experience in both multi-genre animation and live action production, delivering visually rich styles that make creative content and production values stand out.

Now celebrating its 10^th Anniversary year, Factory is a multi-genre, full-service studio and rights owner. Since launching in 2010, Factory has produced over 85 hours of animated content, 19 shows and has grown its team to over 120 employees. From concept through to final delivery, Factory has expertise across all animation disciplines including CGI, 2D animation, digital animation and stop motion.

Factory has received a number of awards over the years including a BAFTA for Best Pre-School Animation (2015) for Clangers, a RTS North West Award (2019) for Best Animation/Puppetry on Clangers, Best animated series at Kidscreen (2014) for Strange Hill High and Best Pre-School programme at the 2016 Broadcast Awards for Clangers.