We create bespoke brand films, explainer videos, and social content for agencies and businesses who need clarity, credibility, and impact — every project handled end-to-end by experienced motion designers.

Animation That Makes Complex Ideas Clear

About Anchor Animation

We create brand films, explainer videos, training content, social media assets, and more, helping agencies and businesses communicate with impact and confidence.

What sets Anchor Animation apart is our hands-on, senior-led approach. We are down-to-earth, communicate clearly and regularly, taking the guesswork out of animation production. Our approach ensures consistency, accuracy and a high level of craft throughout.

Clients choose Anchor Animation when they need:

  • A safe pair of hands for complex or regulated subjects

  • Clear thinking, not just good visuals

  • A collaborative partner who understands real‑world constraints

Every film is bespoke, designed to work hard across presentations, campaigns, onboarding, and long‑term communications.

Pete Nicholson

Creative Director & Motion Designer

With a decade of experience in the animation industry, Pete has built a career producing high-quality corporate animated explainer videos, social media assets, events content, and more.

Pete’s expertise covers every phase of production, including planning, concept development, storyboarding, character animation, motion graphics, sound design, and editing. His hands-on approach ensures that every project is crafted to resonate with its intended audience.

Beth Nicholson

Social Media Director

With a strong background in community-focused content creation, Beth brings a thoughtful and people-first approach to shaping Anchor Animation’s voice online.

She leads the studio’s internal social strategy, generates engaging content ideas, and manages all of Anchor’s social media channels.

No fuss.
Just good work at the right scale.

Any Questions?

  • Usually, a 2 minute explainer video can be produced in one month, depending on how quickly you are able to provide feedback on each stage of production.

  • Typically, the projects we work on have budgets of £2,500-£5,000, although It’s best to get in touch with us to discuss your project first, and you’ll receive a tailored quote.

  • Yes! We care about your sensitive information, and will not disclose this to anyone, but we are happy to sign agreements of this nature too.

  • Yes. Anchor Animation covers the whole production process, including concepting, storyboarding, design, animation, sound design and editing.

  • Anchor Animation is happy to write a script based on a provided brief.

    Often our clients like to produce the first draft of a script themselves, which we will then advise on.

  • Yes. Anchor Animation covers the whole production process including concepting, storyboarding, design, animation, sound design and editing.

  • Yes, we do!

  • We are happy to white label our services on request.

  • Anchor Animation does not offer live action filming at this time, but we have trusted partners we can recommend.