BRING YOUR IDEAS TO LIFE WITH ANIMATED STORYTELLING

Animation is one of the most versatile formats for storytelling, as its uniquely free from the constraints or the physical world. Whether we want to transport viewers back to a long forgotten age, conjure up fantastic, mythical creatures or journey inside the human body, animation can make literally anything possible. Great animated storytelling can make us empathise with inanimate objects, laugh at our own misfortunes or bring us to tears with a joyous reunion.

Have a look at some of the stories we have animated below. If you have a story to tell, or require animation for a short film, then we would love to hear about your project.

TALE OF THE WHITE SNAKE

The Brief

TED-Ed offered us the opportunity to retell this ancient and much loved Chinese story about magic, demons and a love that triumphs over death.

What We Created

We wanted to evoke traditional Chinese artforms with this film and, after experimenting with different techniques, decided with the team at TED-Ed that shadow puppets would be the perfect way to animate the story. We created an art style that gave a nod to traditional Chinese shadow puppets, but with a modern twist that would appeal to viewers of this predominantly social media based film.

“Steff is a joy to collaborate with. She’s always open to feedback and wants what is best for the project at hand.”
— Ted-Ed

BB’s World

The Brief

Rosalind Stoddart asked us to create an animated short film about Northamptonshire illustrator and author Denys Watkinds-Pitchford  ‘BB’, as part of the ‘BB and his World’ project.

What We Created

We assembled an international team of artists, animators, writers and musicians to research BB’s life and works and tell the story of his achievements, as seen through the eyes of the last gnome in England. We wrote the script in partnership with Rosalind, and developed an art style that captured the magic that BB saw in the natural world.

“I commissioned Steff to make an animated short for me about the Northamptonshire writer and artist ‘BB’ (Denis Watkins-Pitchford). Not only did she produce a great end product, but was a pleasure to work with, good at leading a large team of people and very professional. ”
— Rosalind Stoddart - Director of the 'BB and his World' project

MORE ANIMATION PROJECTS

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NHS - Neurodiversity

A series of videos offering friendly advice and support for young people awaiting a Neurodiversity assessment.

AMAZE: Menopause

Fun animated explainer about the Menopause aimed at older children for the American sex education website AMAZE.org

NHS: Moving to Adult Services

An animated information video commissioned by the NHS for young Haemoglobinopathy patients and their families about moving to the adult services.

NHS: Let's Get Talking

Seven animated videos for the NHS Health for Under 5s website that help parents and careres with their child’s speech and language development.

NHS: Body Image & Self Esteem

Animated videos to support children and teenagers with body image and self-esteem for the NHS Health for Kids and Health for Teens website

Leicester City Council: Live Well Little Ones

Information video & print material with tips on safe sleep for babies and how to prevent infant mortality.

NHS: School Transitions

Three animated videos for the NHS to help children and parents prepare for the transition to Primary and Secondary school.

NHS: Exam Stress

Animated videos to support teenagers with exam stress for the NHS Health for Teens website.

BBC Bitesize: Early Years World Songs

Fun educational animated world songs for children - following the early years expressive arts and design framework

Leicestershire NHS Trust: Staff Networks

A mixed media project for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion department at Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust explaining the importance of staff networks.

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