The announcement highlights a growing collaboration between open-source software development and the professional animation industry, reinforcing Blender’s position as a key tool in modern animation and visual content production workflows.
The Blender Development Fund is designed to support the long-term sustainability and continued advancement of Blender’s core technology. Contributions from Corporate Patrons are used to fund full-time developers, maintain technical stability, and accelerate the development of new features that align with the needs of film, animation, and visual effects production.
The addition of Netflix Animation Studios reflects the increasing adoption of Blender within large-scale studio environments. Blender has continued to demonstrate its capability as a production-ready solution, supporting complex pipelines that include asset creation, character animation, simulation, and rendering. Support from a major global animation studio further validates Blender’s role in professional production settings.
This collaboration is also expected to benefit the wider creative community. With backing from industry leaders such as Netflix Animation Studios, Blender can continue expanding its feature set while maintaining its open and community-driven development model. The partnership underscores Blender’s ongoing mission to provide accessible, high-quality tools for creators worldwide and to shape the future of animation technology.
Source: Blender Press