Studio Distrail Biography
Studio Maryoku's journey began in 2019, established by Jamie Clive Boyle and Alfie Tanner. The studio saw Harry Taylor join as a producer and, after the success of 'Eternal Horizon,' he was promoted to President. During the Siroco era, they focused on short films before disbanding. In late 2024, the original team, along with newcomers Henry Ratcliff and Max Hemsley, decided to reunite. Jamie saw discovery of distrail in sky first time, which inspired a new direction. What started as a branded banner for Jamie & Harry evolved into an animation studio within the new media landscape. In 2025 Jamie & Harry opened a film distribution division to handle own films & third party, which led to notable work for re-release & with marketing such as 'Free-Flowing' 'Days of our Memories' and 'Eat my Hat'. After that, Studio Distrail officially incorporated as a limited company. Alfie spearheaded new ideas within social media side, which led to him being social from content. The studio went through a shareholder's dispute which led to Harry Taylor leaving effectively, however Jamie & Alfie decided to reformed into The Distrail Family to comprise three autonomous division from Animation Studio, Film Distribution & Record Label.
What does Distrail mean?
A distrail is a clear path that an aircraft leaves through a cloud when it passes through it. The term is short for 'dissipation trail', it is the opposite of a contrail. For us our aim to be always distrialing where seem off course but leading to new paths & risk we never thought of, however Jamie Clive Boyle saw a distrail in the sky which led to him interested within name for the studio. Originating from Studio Maryoku, at each studio that Jamie reorganized and established, the mascot has been reimagined including Distrail. It is an unidentified, two-footed, hopping rabbit-like creature with aimless purpose.
Jamie Clive Boyle, a British animator, director, and producer, initiated his career at Studio Maryoku and Studio Siroco. His first directorial work, 'Eternal Horizon,' was released during his last college month amidst personal trials. To rekindle his passion for animation, Jamie co-established Studio Distrail, aiming to refine his craft and the film.
In 2019, Jamie mastered traditional animation techniques on his own and co-created Studio Maryoku with Alfie Tanner. With producer Harry Taylor and composer Dan Guo, they produced 'Eternal Horizon.' The film, also Jamie's final college assignment, garnered 150 views in its debut month without any promotion. Crafted in two weeks, it consisted of over 200 frames. Studio Maryoku evolved into Studio Siroco, which dissolved in 2024.
Facing personal challenges, Jamie focused on his significant final project, which led to the creation of Studio Distrail. With a foundation in animation, Jamie and Harry pursued in reforming their animated works. Jamie & harry launched founded marketing and distribution division to handle studio distrail films & third party. after successful tender with Alfie tanner on social media side, both founded Spectral comical to handle their superhero & villains projects.
Name: Studio Distrail
Type: Animation Studio
Owner: The Distrail Family (100%) subject to completion Q4 2025
Shareholders: Jamie Clive Boyle (50%)
Harry Taylor (50%)
Founded: 10th October 2024
Leadership: Jamie Clive Boyle (President)
Alfie Tanner (Vice-President)
Business activities: Animation Production, Licensing & Copyright Management.
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