broadcast & web
alongside our parent production company 'beakus' we create animation for children's tv, including titles and idents, in-programme content, stand-alone sequences, and media for online content.
key projects from 2011 include:
- 6 idents for CBeebies based on kids talking about the changes in the seasons
- 6 high-octane bumpers for Nick Toons
- 6 short films for BBC online about time-travelling Eric in 'Day In The Life'
- a whole gamut of clips for a major new web portal for The British Library
we can design, or implement ready-made designs, and animate in any style, so get in touch if you'd like to work with us: hello@littlebeak.com
Leo Bridle has created these action-packed bumpers for Nickelodeon and Weetabix 'Spoonsize'. Each 10-second bumper shows just what can happen when you munch on the mini cereal, taking in power boating, skating, motorbiking and hangliding…
we created four spring-themed idents for CBeebies, directed by Sarah Orenstein and Matthias Hoegg. here we present Sarah's countryside daytrip with Eleanor and her dogs.. You can watch her other spring-themed animation about Mia here.
we created four spring-themed idents for CBeebies, directed by Sarah Orenstein and Matthias Hoegg. here we present Sarah's fun, farmyard magic, following Mia’s inventive and furtive imagination.. You can watch her other spring-themed animation about Eleanor here.
Our spring-themed idents for CBeebies went down so well we were asked to create two more as Summer approached. Sarah Orenstein and Matthias Hoegg directed and designed one each and we present here Matthias's beautiful visualisation of Sam and his little brother's summer fun by the seaside.. You can watch Sarah's animation about Kaysie here.
Our spring-themed idents for CBeebies went down so well we were asked to create two more as Summer approached. Sarah Orenstein and Matthias Hoegg directed and designed one each and we present here Sarah's poetic visualisation of Kaysie and her brother's back yard fun, involving paddling pool and lots of water.. You can watch Matthias' [...]
we created four minute-long idents for CBeebies, based on a theme of spring, and a child’s narration of their ideal spring day. Sarah Orenstein and Matthias Hoegg directed and designed two each and we present here Matthias's depiction of George’s spring day, involving chickens, and a lot of mess… You can watch Matthias' other spring-themed [...]
we created four minute-long idents for CBeebies, based on a theme of spring, and a child's narration of their ideal spring day. Sarah Orenstein and Matthias Hoegg directed and designed two each and we present here Matthias's depiction of Ollie's spring day… You can watch Matthias' other spring-themed animation about George here.
Leo Bridle was asked to create the title sequence for a new Cbeebies show 'Green Balloon Club'. Having shot the actors on blue-screen, he created the world around them using a mix of photographic and drawn elements, and a CGI 3D balloon! It went down so well (the titles, not the balloon!) that he was [...]
CBBC Newsround commissioned a small number of animation directors to create bespoke 3-minute sequences to illustrate the stories of several children living below the poverty line in the UK. Littlebeak directors Leigh Hodgkinson (through Slinky) and Steve Smith (through Trunk) both created work for the programme, which went on to win a BAFTA. Below is [...]
Leigh Hodgkinson was delighted to be asked to provide the introductory titles to each presentation at the Chicago Children's Film Festival.
Here is a short intro sequence for 'Cubby Couch', a series pilot created at Slinky by Leigh Hodgkinson.
Last year littlebeak's Steve Smith picked up a prestigious British Animation Award and an Annecy Crystal for 'Fun Facts', a series of humorous (but factual) idents for Russia's first children's channel 'Bibigon'. Commissioned through Red Bee Media and produced at Trunk the 15 idents show off a range of designs by artists such as Siri [...]
This 3-minute story about Semera and her attempts to fit in at school formed part of a BAFTA award-winning special for CBBC Newsround. It was created by Steve Smith and Trunk, and went on to pick up more awards including one from the Royal Television Society. Another littlebeak director, Leigh Hodgkinson, also created a 3-minute [...]
Last year littlebeak's Steve Smith picked up a prestigious British Animation Award and an Annecy Crystal for 'Fun Facts', a series of humorous (but factual) idents for Russia's first children's channel 'Bibigon'. Commissioned through Red Bee Media and produced at Trunk the 15 idents show off a range of designs by artists such as Siri [...]