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Stories worth watching. Worlds worth remembering.

Animated series, campaign films and character worlds for charities, publishers and brands, with particular depth in stories for Muslim families and communities.

A girl in a headscarf looks up in golden evening light, from the Muslim Aid 40th anniversary film
Cuts from the Muslim Aid 40th anniversary film and Safa's Stories: The Question.

Selected work.

Client films and our own original worlds, all made in-house.

Muslim Aid40th anniversary film

The brief
Mark forty years of Muslim Aid with a film for its anniversary gala, alongside a refreshed identity.
What we did
Story, visual direction and full production. A girl, a bird and a handful of seeds carry the charity’s values from a broken landscape to a green one.
Delivered
A two-minute film for the 40th anniversary gala.
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    Safa's Stories: The Question an animated short
  • An animated boy with curly hair in a cream jumper gestures to camera in a classroom
    S&V Sabr Sultan, a character animation
  • An animated girl in a pink Bubble Girl hoodie walking towards the green-lit MTF building
    Bubble Girl × Muslim Tech Fest The Future is Faith-Fuelled

The right format for the story.

Not every story needs the same treatment. We start with who it is for, what it has to say and where people will see it.

Who we make it for

  • Charities and campaignsImportant messages turned into films people feel and share.
  • Publishers and authorsBooks and characters brought to screen through teasers, trailers and pilots.
  • BrandsLaunch films and campaign stories that do more than a standard advert.
  • Education and learningLessons and ideas made clear and easy to follow.
  • AgenciesAn animation and production partner, credited or behind the scenes.
  • Original ideasCharacters and worlds developed from a first sketch to a pitch-ready film.

Different styles for different stories.

Not sure what it should look like yet? That's normal at the start. Here are six routes, and what each one does best.

A boy in a red scarf and his dog sit on a hillside above a waterfall kingdom at sunset

Cinematic 3D

How it feels
Rich and immersive, with real emotional weight.
Best for
Hero films, character-led stories, premium brand campaigns and children’s content.
Use it when
You want the biggest emotional impact.
Flat 2D illustration of a grandfather and granddaughter walking hand in hand through a lantern-lit evening market

Stylised 2D

How it feels
Warm and expressive, with an editorial feel.
Best for
Charity campaigns, book adaptations, explainers with personality and social stories.
Use it when
You want charm and clarity without the weight of full 3D.
A young woman in a lilac headscarf among layered panels of maps, charts and city scenes

Motion graphics

How it feels
Clean, modern and direct.
Best for
Launches, impact reports, data stories and public information.
Use it when
The message and the numbers have to land clearly.
Watercolour of a mother and daughter reading under an old tree at dusk, a cat asleep in the grass

Storybook

How it feels
Gentle and safe, like a picture book.
Best for
Young children, picture-book adaptations, early learning and values-based stories.
Use it when
The audience is young and the tone should be soft.
A girl in a pink headscarf reaches towards the camera, framed by bright stickers and photo panels

Social-first

How it feels
Bold and quick.
Best for
Reels and shorts, teasers, announcements and campaign snippets.
Use it when
You have three seconds to stop the scroll.
A collage of a girl in a pink headscarf, sketches, a whale and a domed city in mixed media

Hybrid

How it feels
Layered and inventive.
Best for
Pitch films, proof-of-concept work and campaign concepts.
Use it when
The idea needs its own look rather than a standard format.

The right style depends on the audience, the goal, the budget and where the film will be seen. We help you choose, rather than forcing every story into the same look.

Studio concept frames, made to show each style.

From first idea to finished film.

Every project starts with the story, the audience and the purpose. Then we shape the route that fits.

  1. Brief and direction

    We agree the audience, the message, the format and what success looks like.

  2. Concept and script

    We shape the story, the pacing and the creative approach.

  3. Visual development

    We explore characters, settings, motion and style, and you choose the route.

  4. Production

    We make the film: scenes, animation, sound and the edit.

  5. Delivery

    The final film, plus shorter edits and social versions where they help.

We combine creative direction and storytelling with modern production tools, and people review the work at every stage.

Questions before you start.

How long does an animated film take?

A short brand or campaign film usually takes four to six weeks from brief to delivery. Series, pilots and longer films take more time. After the first conversation we give you a timeline for your project.

How much does it cost?

It depends on the length, the style and how much has to be built from scratch, such as new characters and worlds. We quote each project once we understand the brief, and we can suggest a route that fits your budget.

Do you use AI?

We use modern production tools, including AI-assisted ones, inside a process led by people. Our team leads the story, the direction and the design, and reviews the work at every stage before it reaches you.

Can you adapt my book or bring my character to life?

Yes. We can start from your book, illustrations or sketches, then develop the look, a teaser or trailer, or a pilot episode you can use to pitch.

Do you work with agencies?

Yes. We can be your animation and production partner, credited or behind the scenes.

Can we get social versions of the film?

Yes. We plan the cutdowns from the start, so one hero film also gives you reels, shorts, teasers and stills.

Have a story in mind?

A campaign film, a children's story brought to life, a launch asset or a first look at a bigger idea: tell us what you're making. We reply within two working days.

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