About KAZstudio
KAZstudio, belonging to the Trefl Group, is a leading Polish film studio specializing in stop-motion animation. Founded in 2013 in Gdynia by Kazimierz Wierzbicki, it focuses on creating animations for preschool children and their families.
Among the studio’s most notable projects are the television series Rodzina Treflików (The Treflik Family) and its spin-off for younger audiences, Bobaski i Miś (Babies and the Bear). These animations are directed by the acclaimed, director Marek Skrobecki, known for productions such as Ichthys, Danny Boy, and awarded with Oscar Peter and the Wolf. The official The Treflik Family channel on YouTube only gained 25 million views in Poland. In 2024, the studio produced its first cinema movie, Treflix. Bauble Trouble, premiered in Poland, Sweden and France.
KAZstudio boasts a team of talented animators, a workshop with set design and puppet-making artists, lighting and camera technicians, and a post-production department. Since 2022, the studio has expanded its resources with a 2D/3D animation team.
The studio features 11 small film sets, one large set for shooting on expansive stages, and its dubbing studio.
In addition to producing animated series, KAZstudio also creates advertising spots. Studio’s unique content contributes to the development of the Polish animation industry on the global market.
Artistic Team – KAZstudio collaborates with many talented professionals in the field of animation, who boast international success and accolades.
The studio also engages other key figures in projects with international reach, solidifying its position as a leader in Polish animation.
Marek Skrobecki – director known for works such as Ichtyhys, Danny Boy, and awarderd with Oscar Peter and the Wolf. Skrobecki directs the studio’s productions, including The Treflik Family and Babies and the Bear, bringing his expertise and artistic mastery to these projects.
Martyna Paprocka – graduate of the Art High School in Gdynia Orłowo (Ceramics) and the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk (Sculpture), has exhibited her works in numerous group shows, including Best Diplomas at the Great Armour in Gdańsk.
For over a decade she has worked at Kaz Studio in Gdynia, creating puppets for stop-motion productions such as The Treflik Family, Babies and Treflik, Bobaski and Miś, Amber Palace, and the award-winning Telstra commercial. Her work combines precision, imagination, and sensitivity, giving her characters unique personality and life.
film editor and visual artist. A graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk and the Polish National Film School in Łódź, where she earned her master’s degree in film editing. She has been collaborating with KAZstudio for years, editing and color grading all productions featuring the Treflix characters. She values creative collaboration with directors and ensures that every story she works on comes to life in the edit – with a magic touch.
Marcin Siemiątkowski – A true film all-rounder. A specialist in film promotion and marketing with experience at Mówi Serwis, Galapagos Films, and Akson Dystrybucja. Script consultant, film distributor, creative producer, and co-writer of the feature film The Dog Who Rode the Train.
At KAZstudio, he works as a script specialist and creative consultant, supporting new projects at every stage of development and bringing valuable experience and deep market insight to each production.
Magdalena Talar – holds multiple roles within the Trefl Group, working as head writer at KAZstudio and editor-in-chief at Trefl Publishing. Formerly a children’s book editor at Znak publishing house. She has an academic background in French studies, theatre studies, and translation.
A mother of two and a passionate enthusiast of all things creative, warm, and full of imagination –qualities she brings to every new KAZstudio production.
Michał Bystry –project manager with extensive experience in the film and television industry. He has worked on major Polish films and TV series for Netflix, HBO, and TVN, collaborating with Papaya Films and Endemol Shine. A graduate of the Warsaw Film School, he is responsible for the production of the latest films and series at KAZstudio, coordinating every stage of the process.
“Rodzina Treflików” is the first Polish animated production to use 3D printing technology. With this technique, the characters’ heads, many props, and most importantly the interchangeable puppet faces were created. Replacing them during animation makes the characters look alive. Around 150 faces are made for each puppet.
MASAI
Height: 35cm
Construction: Articulated with rigs and pins
Animation: Limited, but present
Movable parts: Most joints (including movable eyes and blinking, feet on pins)
Materials: Resin head, silicone body
Costume and Characterization: Moderately demanding
TREES
Height: 38 cm
Construction: Articulated with rigs and pins
Animation: Medium animation capacity (approx. 30%)
Movable parts: branches, legs (if present)
Lip Sync: (15 units)
Materials: Puppet made of colored foam in shape + resin elements
CAKTUS
Height: 32 cm
Construction: Articulated with pins (no rigs)
Animation: Full animation
Movable parts: All joints, eyes, ears, “clapping”
Characterization: Not demanding
ACTOR
Height: 31 cm
Construction: Articulated with rigs and pins
Animation: Full animation, moving all joints, eyes, blinking, eyebrows, feet on pins,
Lip Sync: (30 units)
Materials: Resin head, silicone neck and hands, foam body
Costume and Characterization: Demanding
T-REX
Height: 28 cm
Construction: Articulated with rigs and pins
Animation: Full animation, moving all joints, eyes, blinking, hair, tongue, tail
Lip Sync: No, “clapping” on the pin
Costume and Characterization: Demanding
FISH COD WARRIOR
Height: 35 cm
Construction: Articulated with rigs
Animation: Moving arms, hands, all fins, neck, body, tail, eyes, blinking
Lip Sync: No, no lip sync or “clapping”
Materials: Silicone body, fabric costume, metal armor, metal props with resin
Costume and Characterization: Very demanding
TREFLIK ASTRONAUT
Height: 18 cm
Construction: Articulated with rigs and pins
Animation: Full animation
Movable parts: All joints, movable eyes, blinking
Lip sync: (30 units)
Materials: Resin head, silicone and foam body
Costume and Characterization: Very demanding
Miniature cars, hand-painted buildings, and models of entire towns are created step by step by our artists, who take care of every detail – from the texture of leaves on the trees to the rusty signs in a western landscape. Even the tiniest elements, such as stones or tire tracks, are crafted with precision that allows the viewer to fully immerse themselves in the created world. It is this combination of craftsmanship, imagination, and modern technologies that makes our set designs an integral part
Psychological review of the film “Treflix Bauble Trouble”.
Christmas is one of the strongest traditions in the Polish culture. Each year, many Polish families gather in front of the TV to enjoy holiday family films. The “Treflix. Bauble Trouble” feature film belongs to the most valuable picks for the entire family, as it’s adjusted to the needs and cognitive capabilities of the youngest viewers at preschool and early-school ages.
The plot is set in Treflik City, a place known to children from “The Treflik Family” series. The protagonists – resolute siblings – are getting ready for celebrations together with their parents and grandparents. The preparations, however, are disturbed by a certain Bert – a feuding individual who doesn’t care for Christ mas too much and who decides to bring it to naught by steal ing all baubles in the city. The brave kids head out in search of the missing decorations, aided by their friend Robobot and
Santa Claus. Thanks to their concerted efforts, not only are Bert’s sabotage plans thwarted, but also the antagonist himself gets rescued. All the characters get to realise what the true value of Christmas is: the Trefliks learn that it’s not decorations that lie at the heart of the festive season, whereas Bert experiences the power of kindness and forgiveness.
“Treflix. Bauble Trouble” is a unique pick for the entire family. Amongst the widely popular Christmas films, there are few that could be described as appropriate for children under 7 years of age. The team behind the newest adventure of Treflik and Treflinka did everything in their might to tailor the script to the needs of children at preschool and early-school ages. Both the plot and the protagonists’ language are understandable, and the pacing is well-adjusted to the capabilities of the youngest viewers – which couldn’t have been achieved without extensive methodological and psychological consultations.
Ages 3–6 mark a period of intensive development, during which children focus on exploring the world, establishing bonds with their peers, and imitating people from their close and wider surroundings. The values and the sense of beauty that are taught at this stage will stay with the child for many years to come; for this reason, family animations should pay special attention to both quality and message, as well as providing tools needed to acquire new social and emotional skills.
“Treflix. Bauble Trouble” responds to the challenge perfectly. It advocates cooperation (the protagonists wouldn’t have succeeded without their friends’ help), courage (the characters come to the rescue), as well as forgiving and supporting others. It teaches children that the essence of Christmas is not material goods, but friendship, kindness, and thoughtfulness – at the same time, it entertains the whole family, without neglecting the recreational value lying at the root of its commercial success.
Additionally, the film showcases the now rare model of a multigenerational family. In times when children have less and less contact with their grandparents, the Trefliks’ grandma and grandpa remind us how precious the bond with grandchildren is.
I firmly believe that “Treflix. Bauble Trouble” is not only a meaningful way to spend a cosy winter evening with family, but also a story that will stay with the little ones for a long time.
Karla Orban, MA
child psychologist
early intervention specialist
methodology supervisor and teacher
Jagoda Sikora, PhD
child psychologist, specialist in clinical psy chology for children and young people
Doctor of Philosophy, employee of University of Silesia
