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11 May 2026

A DEEP DIVE INTO PRE-SCHOOL TV SERIES “MONSTER MAKES”

Behind the scenes: How a seamless blend of live action and animation created monster magic for CBeebies.

4 February 2026

A PRODUCTIONS NAMED ONE OF THE UK’S BEST PLACES TO WORK IN TV FOR FOURTH TIME

The Bristol-based, leading animation studio has been named one of Broadcast’s Best Places to Work in TV 2026.

15 January 2026

A PRODUCTIONS APPOINTS NEW CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Leading animation production studio, A Productions, has promoted Joanna Hepworth to the role of creative director.

5 November 2025

BRIGHT AND SECURE FUTURE FOR A PRODUCTIONS AS STUDIO REGAINS INDEPENDENT OWNERSHIP

Leading animation production studio now 100% independently owned as it celebrates 40 years.

31 January 2025

A Productions named one of the UK’s Best Places to Work in TV for third time

The Bristol-based company has once again been awarded the coveted accolade by leading industry website and magazine, Broadcast.

9 December 2024

Pre-school show with A Productions nominated for two major awards

The Makery has been shortlisted in the Broadcast Awards 2025 and in the 2025 Kidscreen Awards.

29 November 2023

Sky picks up Sesame’s Mister Zoink created by A Productions

The pre-school animation series The Musical World of Mister Zoink was created and produced by A Productions for Sesame.

15 November 2023

A Productions brings in Katie Barba for key development role

The Bristol animation studio brings in the experienced development executive to help grow its slate of iconic kids and family entertainment, by developing its own IP-driven content.

12 July 2023

A Productions begins work on new Pip and Posy TV off-shoot

Pip and Posy Let’s Learn is produced by Magic Light Pictures, with animation services provided by A Productions.

2 May 2023

An inside look at Sesame Street’s animated Christmas special with A Productions

The studio developed the animation and design look for Sesame Street: The Nutcracker Starring Elmo and Tango for Sesame Workshop.

26 April 2023

A Productions and Sesame Workshop win RTS award

Sesame Street: The Nutcracker Starring Elmo and Tango scooped up the Royal Television Society West of England award in the Animation category.

20 March 2023

Katherine McQueen, Joint MD of A Productions, recognised in E2E Female 100

Celebrating women in business across a host of sectors, the list shines a spotlight on leading innovators and changemakers.

20 July 2022

Animation UK members A Productions and Magic Light Pictures win Kidscreen Awards

Congratulations to our members, A Productions and Magic Light Pictures, for being amongst the 2022 Kidscreen Award Winners in Miami!

27 January 2022

A Productions acquired by Cyber Group

Animation producer/distributor, Cyber Group Studios, has acquired a majority ownership stake in UK animation house, A Productions.

1 June 2021

A Productions clinches Broadcast Awards win for ground-breaking ‘JoJo and Gran Gran’

The first UK pre-school animation that centres around a black British family, based on creator Laura Henry-Allain MBE's children's books and animated by A Productions, won big at the British television awards.

4 November 2020

Spotlight On…A Productions: Strengthened leadership, and Sincere authenticity from storyboard to screen

This month, we talk to Mark Taylor, Co-Director of Bristol-based A Productions, the animation studio internationally recognised for producing high quality, award winning, creative, and innovative work.