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Tell your story with an illustrative brand film.

Every brand has a story. The question is whether anyone remembers it. We craft animated brand films that cut through the clutter, capture interest, and give your audience a reason to stay.

IMG

Forever Young

An illustrative brand film celebrating IMG's heritage and the timeless stories of its athletes. Bespoke 2D illustration paired with an original score.

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Gen V

A Modern Fairytale

An award-nominated animated short. Story-led narrative built around character, with hand-crafted illustration and a soundtrack written for the film.

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Chiswick

Chiswick Park

A brand identity film that captures the spirit of a place. Mixed media animation with a warm, inviting visual language built around community and character.

Why Brand Films

Why a brand film beats traditional promotional videos

Most marketing videos have a short shelf life. They push a message, hope for a click, and disappear. A brand film does something different. It tells a story with texture, depth and purpose, giving viewers a glimpse into who you are and why you exist.

The science behind this is clear: audiences remember stories far more than facts. When you produce videos built around a compelling narrative, you build an emotional connection that no product demonstration alone can achieve. Storytelling videos resonate because they reflect human experience.

A carefully crafted brand film embodies your identity. It reflects your brand values, your mission, and the lives you're trying to change. That's what makes it memorable. That's what builds loyalty.

Our Approach

Three styles, one vision

We match the visual approach to your brand and message

Story Led

Story Led

Character-driven narratives that connect emotionally. Perfect for brand stories, explainers, and campaigns that need heart.

Motion Design

Typography, graphics, and kinetic visuals. Ideal for data-driven content, corporate communications, and modern brand expression.

Mixed Media

Mixed Media

Combining techniques for unique results. Live action with animation, 2D with 3D, illustration with motion.

Case Study

What makes our storytelling videos different

We don't churn out generic content. Every brand story we tell is crafted from the ground up to match your voice and your objectives. Our team brings together breathtaking illustration, original music, and refined storytelling techniques to produce videos that truly captivate.

Our experience making A Modern Fairytale, a vegan activism film, is a perfect example. That piece didn't lecture. It drew the audience into a story with protagonists they cared about, a struggle they understood, and a vision for the future that left them inspired.

We believe visual storytelling is most powerful when it doesn't feel like advertising. An animated brand film lowers defences. It invites them in. It lets the story do the heavy lifting.

Length

How long should a brand film be?

For storytelling videos of this kind, three to five minutes is the perfect length. That gives enough time to develop characters, build emotional connection, and deliver a satisfying story arc. Short enough to hold viewers, long enough to leave a lasting impact.

When a story is told well, viewers don't check the time. They're drawn in. They want to see what happens next. The result is videos that audiences choose to watch to the end, and then share with others.

Audience

Who benefits from brand story animation?

Brand story animation isn't reserved for any single industry. We've created pieces for founders building startups, established companies looking to strengthen their identity, and organisations with a mission to inspire change.

Clients come to us when they want to invest in something that goes beyond the typical promotional video. They want to showcase their values, connect with customers, and produce memorable videos that drive long term advocacy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our brand film production.

A brand storytelling video is a short animated film crafted to share the deeper story behind a brand. Rather than listing features or products, it uses characters, emotion, and carefully structured narrative to engage viewers and build a genuine connection. Think of it as the difference between telling someone what you do and showing them why it matters.

An explainer video typically walks viewers through how a product or service works. A brand film goes further, capturing your identity, values, and mission in a format that inspires and captivates. Both have their place. Explainers convert. Brand films build loyalty.

Cost varies depending on the length, complexity, and style of the project. A 60-second motion graphics piece has a different scope to a 4-minute character-driven narrative film with original music and voiceover. We discuss budget openly from the start and will shape a proposal to suit your goals. Get in touch for an honest conversation.

Most brand film projects take between 6 and 12 weeks from start to final delivery. The timeline depends on the length, complexity, and how many stakeholders are involved in the approval process. We keep things moving and share updates at every stage.

We do. We create every piece with multiple platforms in mind. Whether it lives on your website, rolls at a live event, runs as a campaign across social channels, or features in an investor pitch, the video is designed and delivered in all the formats you need.

That's perfectly fine, and more common than you might think. Part of our expertise is helping you discover and articulate the narrative you didn't know you had. We act as a creative partner, asking the right questions and guiding you through the process of uncovering what makes your brand worth talking about.

Animation gives us complete creative freedom. There are no limits on setting, character, or visual style. It also ages well: an animated piece won't look dated in a few years the way live footage sometimes does. And it lowers the audience's defences. People engage with animation differently to live action. It feels less like advertising and more like storytelling.

Yes. We produce films designed for product launches, rebrands, seasonal campaigns, recruitment drives, and cultural moments. We shape the narrative to suit the occasion and deliver assets optimised for wherever the content needs to live.

Yes. Scriptwriting is a core part of our process. We develop the concept and script collaboratively with your team, refining it until every line delivers. If you already have a script, we're happy to work from that too.

Every brand film we produce includes a complete audio layer: sound design, music (often original), and voiceover direction if needed. Sound is half the experience, and we treat it with the same care as the visuals.

When people see themselves reflected in your story, they form an emotional bond. They don't just buy your products. They believe in your purpose. That sense of shared values turns a casual customer into someone who advocates for your brand.

Any industry with a story worth telling. We've worked with consumer brands, tech companies, activist organisations, cultural institutions, charities, and production companies. The common thread is clients who want to connect with their audience on a deeper level than a product demo or sales pitch can achieve.

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