PROJECTS

Alien8Studio is a London-born creative studio and fictional universe founded by Maria Kanella. What began as a DIY brand during lockdown, printing t-shirts and selling stickers from her bedroom, has since evolved into a visual world spanning animation, illustration, and storytelling.

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At its core, Alien8Studio is about building alternate realities. From comics to posters to 3D short films, the studio brings to life characters, scenes, and ideas that celebrate subcultures, connection, and imagination.

While rooted in design, Alien8 hosts pop-ups and workshops that bring its universe into the physical world,  bridging art, music, and community.

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Maria is currently developing Alien8's debut short film, which tells the origin story of the studio’s first two characters, Freddie and Mov, as they navigate a planet mysteriously stuck in the 1980s.