Animations that can explain anything to anyone!
We’re specialists in health and social care, complex information and difficult conversations, so don’t worry, we can explain everything...
We’ll turn your message into something worth watching and sharing using our tried and tested start-to-finish process
Contact us now for your free consultation and quote!
Creative Connection Animation Studio are Bafta-nominated, award-winning specialists in difficult conversations and hard-to-talk-about topics
Our team of world-class artists, animators, scriptwriters and editors love to explain complex or difficult ideas in a way that's simple, fun and easy to understand.
We create high-profile explainer films, charity films and website introduction animations for the NHS, health and social care organizations, universities and charities worldwide.
Award-winning animation
Are you looking for world-class whiteboard animation? Hand-drawn and motion graphics based explainer videos? Doodle animations or animated service description films?
Find the perfect solution with a beautifully handcrafted animation created for you by our in-house artists.
Creating your animation
Is this your first time commissioning an animation?
Our start-to-finish process makes creating your animation just as smooth, easy and enjoyable as watching the finished production.
Whether you are one person with a vision or a large group struggling to reach a consensus, we can help!
We’ve been producing explainer films and bespoke animations since 2012 for clients such as the BBC, the King’s Fund, the NHS, Thomson Reuters, and more than three hundred other companies, charities and organisations.
We don't do cookie-cutter – every film CC Animation Studio creates is unique.
Take a look through our recent projects for examples of the types of animation we can create for you.
“[CC Animation Studio’s] values resonate with the NHS and care sectors and this showed in their interactions, attention to detail and drive to deliver what we needed. ”
Claire Carr
NHS England
“A HUGE thank you for all your amazing work and for really believing in me and what I wanted to do. ”
Lisa Canade QN
Children’s Services
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
“We are very impressed with the video. It has all come together really well – and we love the images!”
NHS England and NHS Improvement
“Very inspiring, the video itself made me feel valued, and I wanted to have exactly that type of appraisal.”
NHS South West London staff member
“We received a friendly, efficient and professional service throughout, with the process being clearly outlined and followed.”
Northumberland County Council
“[CC Animation Studio’s] ability to grasp a subject, tease out the important messages, and then represent them through animation is exceptional.”
Dr Gillian Dean – consultant in HIV / GU Medicine
“The collaboration allowed us to develop a research-informed narrative that struck a delicate balance between educating the audience and evoking empathy.”
Rebecca Zerk and Elize Freeman
Dewis Choice
Aberystwyth University
“The team were incredibly helpful with making a training animation video for us at Genomics England. Work was delivered on time, and I felt involved in all key decision-making throughout the process.”
Sophia Luu
Design Researcher
“CC Animation Studio were really helpful in making these animations to explain and disseminate the results of the Impulse Study.”
Nikolina Jovanovic
Clinical Reader in Perinatal Psychiatry
“What an AMAZINGLY talented team. Creating our animation with CCAS was one of the best projects I have worked on… ever! ”
Dr Gillian Dean
The Martin Fisher Foundation
“As a result of this calm and enjoyable process, we have created a film about what we do that we are truly proud of. We look forward to being able to work with CC Animation Studio again in the future.”
Louise Lewis
Communications Manager
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
“[CC Animation Studio’s] ability to provide clear guidance and structure, as well as to grasp our (complex) work and be flexible when we needed it, has made the process so easy and productive.”
Beth Sutcliffe
Strategic Director
GM Walking and Operations
GreaterSport
“With a difficult conversation like the exploitation, county lines and cuckooing of vulnerable people, it was vital that we choose an animation company that was happy to work with service users’ ideas and feedback.”
Walter Lloyd-Smith
Norfolk SAB Manager | Business Lead
Adult Social Services
“We used to regularly spend quite a lot of time explaining to people how research operates in the Trust, but now it is succinctly explained in this short and engaging video. Thank you very much!”
Hannah Powell
Directorate Manager, Clinical Research
NUT Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
“We asked the team to create a video to explain complex legal information. They talked to us, learned what we were trying to explain and created a really good draft script.”
Gurpreet Sarai
Head of Marketing and Communications
Patients Know Best®
“Creative Connection was totally committed to delivering on the concept and style that we wanted. We’re really happy with the finished product and are still hearing lots of wonderful feedback about the video.”
Katie Crowe
Communications and Marketing Officer
HENRY
“We chose CC Animation Studio because they have a solid history of handling difficult-to-talk-about topics in an intelligent and sensitive way.”
Empowering Women: Women’s Health in General Practice
“From start to finish, the team at CC Animation Studio made the whole process of updating our company video simple and pain-free.”
Phil Turnock,
Chief Digital Officer
HBL ICT
“The team listened to our vision and recommended suitable experts at each stage who fitted perfectly with the brief we put forward. The finished animation is brilliant.”
Sabrina Vinter
Continuous Improvement Programme
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
“We were really impressed with how you work… you used lots of our ideas but used your own creative expertise to really make them shine!”
Vicky Grinnell-Wright
Co-founder – WoHo
“The content, message and professionalism of the animation have all been praised. Thank you all so much!”
Judy
Managing Editor
Diabetologia
“My creative team members are very pleased with the result. In comparison to other stuff that gets on GP practice screens, it’s Oscar-winning stuff!”
Odeta Pakalnyte
Patient Participation Group (PPG) Project Coordinator
Healthwatch Central West London
“A fantastic piece of work done to a very tight timeline. You guys are a thoroughly professional outfit… from scripting to animation to the voiceover and project management.”
Kandarp Thakkar
Director of Integration & Transformation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
“We hope this clear and memorable film will help people all over the UK recognise the most common symptoms of ovarian cancer.”
Christine Prout
Digital Communications Manager
Target Ovarian Cancer
“I think it looks brilliant and once again, thank you so much!”
Helen Green
Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline
“It has been great working with you. Thanks so much for making sure everything ran smoothly. It does look great.”
Jessica Butler
Deputy Programme Manager
Royal College of Psychiatrists
“[CC Animation Studio] seemed to have an instinctive understanding of how to write about these topics and how to make our report come alive with honesty and integrity!”
Deborah Williams
Executive Director
Creative Diversity Network
“We shared the video with the wider fundraising teams and everyone absolutely loved it! Thanks so much for your help on this project – it’s already proving to be a success.”
Joanna Katz
Legacy Events & Marketing Officer
Marie Curie
“Working with Creative Connection was a 100% positive experience – they supported us every step of the way. ”
Louise Freeman
Transformation Programme Manager
Children & Young People’s Therapies Service: Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
“We gave them an impossible turnaround time and they came up trumps… Very highly recommended!”
Vivienne Parry OBE
Head of Engagement
Genomics England
“[CC Animation Studio’s] values resonate with the NHS and care sectors and this showed in their interactions, attention to detail and drive to deliver what we needed. ”
Claire Carr
NHS England
“A HUGE thank you for all your amazing work and for really believing in me and what I wanted to do. ”
Lisa Canade QN
Children’s Services
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
“We are very impressed with the video. It has all come together really well – and we love the images!”
NHS England and NHS Improvement
“Very inspiring, the video itself made me feel valued, and I wanted to have exactly that type of appraisal.”
NHS South West London staff member
“We received a friendly, efficient and professional service throughout, with the process being clearly outlined and followed.”
Northumberland County Council
“[CC Animation Studio’s] ability to grasp a subject, tease out the important messages, and then represent them through animation is exceptional.”
Dr Gillian Dean – consultant in HIV / GU Medicine
“The collaboration allowed us to develop a research-informed narrative that struck a delicate balance between educating the audience and evoking empathy.”
Rebecca Zerk and Elize Freeman
Dewis Choice
Aberystwyth University
“The team were incredibly helpful with making a training animation video for us at Genomics England. Work was delivered on time, and I felt involved in all key decision-making throughout the process.”
Sophia Luu
Design Researcher
“CC Animation Studio were really helpful in making these animations to explain and disseminate the results of the Impulse Study.”
Nikolina Jovanovic
Clinical Reader in Perinatal Psychiatry
“What an AMAZINGLY talented team. Creating our animation with CCAS was one of the best projects I have worked on… ever! ”
Dr Gillian Dean
The Martin Fisher Foundation
“As a result of this calm and enjoyable process, we have created a film about what we do that we are truly proud of. We look forward to being able to work with CC Animation Studio again in the future.”
Louise Lewis
Communications Manager
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
“[CC Animation Studio’s] ability to provide clear guidance and structure, as well as to grasp our (complex) work and be flexible when we needed it, has made the process so easy and productive.”
Beth Sutcliffe
Strategic Director
GM Walking and Operations
GreaterSport
“With a difficult conversation like the exploitation, county lines and cuckooing of vulnerable people, it was vital that we choose an animation company that was happy to work with service users’ ideas and feedback.”
Walter Lloyd-Smith
Norfolk SAB Manager | Business Lead
Adult Social Services
“We used to regularly spend quite a lot of time explaining to people how research operates in the Trust, but now it is succinctly explained in this short and engaging video. Thank you very much!”
Hannah Powell
Directorate Manager, Clinical Research
NUT Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
“We asked the team to create a video to explain complex legal information. They talked to us, learned what we were trying to explain and created a really good draft script.”
Gurpreet Sarai
Head of Marketing and Communications
Patients Know Best®
“Creative Connection was totally committed to delivering on the concept and style that we wanted. We’re really happy with the finished product and are still hearing lots of wonderful feedback about the video.”
Katie Crowe
Communications and Marketing Officer
HENRY
“We chose CC Animation Studio because they have a solid history of handling difficult-to-talk-about topics in an intelligent and sensitive way.”
Empowering Women: Women’s Health in General Practice
“From start to finish, the team at CC Animation Studio made the whole process of updating our company video simple and pain-free.”
Phil Turnock,
Chief Digital Officer
HBL ICT
“The team listened to our vision and recommended suitable experts at each stage who fitted perfectly with the brief we put forward. The finished animation is brilliant.”
Sabrina Vinter
Continuous Improvement Programme
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
“We were really impressed with how you work… you used lots of our ideas but used your own creative expertise to really make them shine!”
Vicky Grinnell-Wright
Co-founder – WoHo
“The content, message and professionalism of the animation have all been praised. Thank you all so much!”
Judy
Managing Editor
Diabetologia
“My creative team members are very pleased with the result. In comparison to other stuff that gets on GP practice screens, it’s Oscar-winning stuff!”
Odeta Pakalnyte
Patient Participation Group (PPG) Project Coordinator
Healthwatch Central West London
“A fantastic piece of work done to a very tight timeline. You guys are a thoroughly professional outfit… from scripting to animation to the voiceover and project management.”
Kandarp Thakkar
Director of Integration & Transformation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
“We hope this clear and memorable film will help people all over the UK recognise the most common symptoms of ovarian cancer.”
Christine Prout
Digital Communications Manager
Target Ovarian Cancer
“I think it looks brilliant and once again, thank you so much!”
Helen Green
Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline
“It has been great working with you. Thanks so much for making sure everything ran smoothly. It does look great.”
Jessica Butler
Deputy Programme Manager
Royal College of Psychiatrists
“[CC Animation Studio] seemed to have an instinctive understanding of how to write about these topics and how to make our report come alive with honesty and integrity!”
Deborah Williams
Executive Director
Creative Diversity Network
“We shared the video with the wider fundraising teams and everyone absolutely loved it! Thanks so much for your help on this project – it’s already proving to be a success.”
Joanna Katz
Legacy Events & Marketing Officer
Marie Curie
“Working with Creative Connection was a 100% positive experience – they supported us every step of the way. ”
Louise Freeman
Transformation Programme Manager
Children & Young People’s Therapies Service: Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
“We gave them an impossible turnaround time and they came up trumps… Very highly recommended!”
Vivienne Parry OBE
Head of Engagement
Genomics England
