Illumination Studios Paris, a privately owned company headquartered in France, operates under its parent company, Illumination. Established in 2011 following Universal's acquisition of Mac Guff, the studio employs approximately 690 individuals. The company specializes in animation and post-production, primarily focusing on providing animation services for Illumination's feature films and short films, including popular franchises like Despicable Me and The Secret Life of Pets.