Pudding Cup Pictures produces original animated content for those craving something more.

(Re)Collection

(Re)Collection is a proof-of-concept for an animated docuseries that follows several families as they care for their loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Their stories are told through a collection of their loved ones’ most prized possessions.

Supported by Seth & Lauren Miller Rogen’s Hilarity for Charity

Produced by USC’s Bridge Art & Science Alliance

  • Arianna Garcia… Director/Producer

    Lily Riccio… Director/Producer

    Cassie Shao…. Lead Animator

  • Coming Winter 2024

Found Objects

When a wooden toy finds herself buried in a junkyard, she discovers joy in the process of rebuilding her home and exploring the real world in this WALL-E-esque short film.

In Partnership With the John C. Hench Division of Animation + Digital Arts

  • Tiffany Kao… Writer/Director

    Lily Riccio… Producer

  • Coming Summer 2024

Pool Party

It's the first boy/girl pool party Maxine, Lacy, and Ruby have scored an invite to. What should be the most anticipated event of the year feels like a nightmare for all three of them. The most popular boy in 6th grade is going to be there, which means one thing: he's going to see them in their bathing suits.

  • Lily Riccio…. Writer/Director

    Arianna Garcia…. Producer

    Mariel Jones…. Animation Supervisor

    Katie Moore…. Storyboard Artist

    Shriya Jayanthi…. Storyboard Artist

    Alison Ma…. Background Artist

    Hailey Reese…. Character Designer

  • April 2024

Founded in 2022, Pudding Cup Pictures was created as a full-service, student-run animation company to showcase the incredible talent at the USC School of Cinematic Arts.

Our Team

Lily Riccio

Lily, a former Disney intern, aims to write & direct animated content for children. She hopes to deliver authentic stories that both challenge and reflect young audiences.

Arianna Garcia

Arianna, a former A24 intern, aspires to work within the realm of creative production. She ultimately aims to help bring compelling stories about the human experience to life.

We bring fresh perspectives to the forefront by supporting young artists & developing their work.