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Based in Bristol, UK. We make iconic, award-winning animated content for children’s TV and film. We’ve been telling stories authentically since 1985. linktr.ee/aproductionsltd

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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 30/09/2026
We are looking for experienced 3d Modellers and/or Generalists to work with us on an exciting new children’s animated TV series. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Follow the link for details and how to apply. aproductions.co.uk/careers/cg-m... #AnimationJobs #CGI
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CG Modeller/Generalist - A Productions Ltd
We are looking for experienced 3d Modellers and/or Generalists to work with us on an  exciting new children’s animated TV series.
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 17/09/2026
Brilliant to see that Sesame Street’s The Monster at the End of This Story is now available on YouTube and Netflix – in celebration of the original book’s 55th anniversary! We are proud of our work animating Sesame Workshop’s first-ever animated special.
Grover in The Monster at the End of This StoryGrover on the ropes in The Monster at the End of This StoryGrover and Elmo as pirates in The Monster at the End of This Story
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 15/09/2026
Garden Square is being pitched at Cartoon Forum! Created by Jonathan Clarke, Garden Square is developed by Distillery Films with support from Screen Ireland. It will be produced in collaboration with Watch Next Media (France) and our team at A Productions. aproductions.co.uk/garden-squar...
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 14/09/2026
Brand new My Friend Maisy episodes have landed on Sky Kids today! Halloween Party, Toilet Paper, Sunshiny Day, and Maisy Big Maisy Small are among the 26 new Series 1 episodes now available to stream. Well done to the whole team! aproductions.co.uk/new-my-frien... #MyFriendMaisy
My Friend Maisy Sunshiney DayMy Friend Maisy Sunshiney DayMy Friend Maisy Toilet PaperMy Friend Maisy Toilet Paper
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 08/09/2026
Congratulations to Joanna Hepworth, our creative director, who has joined the Encounters Film Festival board of trustees. Her first involvement began nearly 20 years ago when she was a volunteer at the festival at the start of her career. aproductions.co.uk/joanna-hepwo... #Encounters2026 #Bristol
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Joanna Hepworth joins film festival board of trustees - A Productions Ltd
Encounters Film Festival is recognised globally for its short film competitions
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 21/07/2026
Last week we had our annual crew sports day and charity bake sale. It was another great event, and we are pleased to say we raised £752 for the Bristol Animal Rescue Centre. 🏆🍰 #Animation #BakeSale #Bristol #LocalCharity
Cakes and bakes
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 30/06/2026
Our recent cohort of work experience students did a great job of creating these animations and designs during their time with us. Well done to Chrissie, Reuben, Eva, Jasper and Cassandra! aproductions.co.uk/students-imm... #animation #Careers #Bristol
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 24/06/2026
Katie, Katherine and Joanna have had a great time in Annecy catching up with animation friends. A perfect day to announce the start of production on 'The Underglow' with Tanya J Scott, Sam Morrison and our new friends at Gigglebug. @tanyajscott.bsky.social #AnnecyFestival #Animation #TheUnderglow
Katie Barba, Katherine McQueen and Joanna Hepworth at Annecy International Animation Festival
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 24/06/2026
The Underglow is go! Production has kicked off on this beautiful, imaginative preschool show, and we are thrilled to be part of the team behind it. It’s produced for the BBC by Gigglebug and A Productions with support from YLE & commissioned through the BBC’s Ignite programme. #AnnecyFestival2026
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Production gets underway on The Underglow - A Productions Ltd
It’s one of three projects commissioned through the BBC’s inaugural Ignite programme
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 22/06/2026
Joanna, Katherine & Katie are at Annecy Festival this week! A great opportunity to meet up with friends and new connections from across the industry, as well as celebrate the best of animation. @annecyfestival.bsky.social #AnnecyFestival #AnnecyFestival2026 #Annecy #Animation
Joanna Hepworth, Katherine McQueen and Katie Barba
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 02/06/2026
We are over the moon to see My Friend Maisy win The Pulcinella Award for a Preschool TV Show at Cartoons on the Bay 2026. Huge congratulations to the entire team #KarrotAnimation @bbcstudios.bsky.social #TrustbridgeEntertainment #SkyTVKids #NowTV #Cotb2026 #MyFriendMaisy #Animation #TVProduction
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 28/05/2026
Our wonderful development producer, Katie Barba, is the latest to be featured in Skwigly and Bristol Animation Meetup’s series of articles dedicated to the #Bristol #animation scene. Have a read here: www.skwigly.co.uk/katie-barba/
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Q&A with Katie Barba, Development Producer at A Productions - Skwigly Animation Magazine
Skwigly and Bristol Animation Meetup (BAM) continue our series of articles dedicated to the Bristol animation scene.  Our latest professional focus is on
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 26/05/2026
Are you attending Get Animated in #Birmingham this week? Our development producer, Katie Barba, will be speaking on a panel with fellow development execs, offering their tips and tricks for preparing for production. May 27, 1.45 pm. www.getanimated.uk/sessions #Animation #GetAnimated
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 21/05/2026
Treasure Bayona joined the A Productions team after taking part in one of our free training courses. She shares her story with us, ranging from how she became interested in the world of animation to life as a scene prep and layout artist. aproductions.co.uk/i-always-wan... #Animation #Careers
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“I always wanted to create and tell stories” - A Productions Ltd
Treasure Bayona shares her experience of securing her first job in the animation sector.
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 19/05/2026
Thank you @animationuk.bsky.social for this great piece taking an in-depth look at our work on the magical pre-school show, Monster Makes, for CBeebies. We had such fun working on this dual live-action and animation series that encourages children to get creative. www.animationuk.org/news/a-deep-...
Animation director, Duncan Fraser, and lead compositor, Paul Hill, from A Productions, with Rebecca Keatley on setMonster Makes. Credit - Terrific Television.
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 07/05/2026
Our development producer, Katie Barba, is heading to London to join a panel of animation writers and development professionals for a discussion about how to break into the industry. It’s part of an event where Alizée Musson will be presenting her new book, The Art of Writing Animation. #Animation
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 24/04/2026
It’s the RTS West of England Awards on Sunday! We can’t wait to celebrate the incredible work of our region’s creative community & we wish everyone the best of luck. We’re of course very proud to see My Friend Maisy shortlisted in the Animation category. Fingers crossed! @rtsmedia.bsky.social
My Friend Maisy. Flying Party EpisodeMy Friend Maisy. Recycling Truck EpisodeMy Friend Maisy. Baby Episode
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 16/03/2026
Monster Makes Monday is here! It was such a joy working on this wonderful pre-school show that bursts with creativity and champions sustainability – so we couldn’t be more excited to see it launch today on CBeebies. Huge congratulations to the whole team! aproductions.co.uk/monster-make...
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Monster Makes landing soon on CBeebies - A Productions Ltd
A little bit of monster magic will encourage pre-schoolers to get creative
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 12/03/2026
Lovely to hear that My Friend Maisy has been nominated for an RTS West of England award! Huge congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this magical pre-school show to fruition. aproductions.co.uk/rts-nominati... #Bristol #RTSWest #RTSAwards #RTSAwards2026
My Friend Maisy BirthdayMy Friend Maisy Rainbow PaintingMy Friend Maisy GarageMy Friend Maisy Ice Cream
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 05/03/2026
A little bit of monster magic is coming soon to CBeebies, and we can’t wait! Set to premiere on March 16, Monster Makes is commissioned by BBC Children’s and Education for CBeebies and produced by Terrific Television with #animation by our team at A Productions. aproductions.co.uk/monster-make...
Monster Makes with Murphi and Rebecca
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 18/02/2026
Our MD, Katherine McQueen, joins a panel throwing the spotlight on independent studios as part of TV Kids Festival 2026. To register for free to attend tomorrow’s panel, click here: aproductions.co.uk/spotlight-on... #Animation #Independent #Indies #Bristol #TVKidsFestival #TVProduction
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 16/02/2026
A wonderful way to start the week! New episodes of My Friend Maisy have landed on Sky Kids and Now TV today. 🎉 We are so proud to be part of the team behind this magical preschool show, full of colour, joy and plenty of adventure. #MyFriendMaisy #Animation #Bristol www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef48...
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 29/01/2026
We are proud to have been named one of the Best Places to Work in TV! Our talented team is at the heart of everything we do, so what could be more important than creating a supportive workplace that prioritises their wellbeing. #BPTW2026 @broadcastnow.bsky.social aproductions.co.uk/news/
Broadcast Best Places to Work in TV 2026The A Productions team. Credit: Evoke Pictures
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 13/01/2026
Congratulations to Joanna Hepworth, who has been promoted to the role of creative director here at A Productions. She is responsible for overseeing and strengthening the creative vision of our award-winning children’s content. aproductions.co.uk/a-production... #Animation #TVProduction
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A Productions appoints Joanna Hepworth as its creative director - A Productions Ltd
She is responsible for shaping A Productions’ creative vision
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 22/12/2025
Animation for our 40th anniversary ident is by Andy Fossey, Tomek Tragarz and Will Miller. #Animation #40YearsofAP #TVProduction #Bristol 3/3
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 22/12/2025
It’s been a privilege working on such wonderful shows with such wonderful people in the year that A Productions celebrated its 40th birthday. 🎉 Merry Christmas and here’s to 2026! We wish everyone the very best for the year ahead. 2/3
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 22/12/2025
As we prepare to take a little break for the festive season, we just want to say a BIG thank you to everyone we’ve worked with this year and, of course, our incredibly talented team! 💛1/3
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 01/12/2025
We are very excited that the first My Friend Maisy episodes have just been released on Sky Kids. Six episodes – including Snowy Day, where Maisy and friends go sledging together – are now available to stream via the platform. Click here for more: aproductions.co.uk/first-my-fri... #MyFriendMaisy
My Friend Maisy - First six episodes on 1st Dec - Sky Kids
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 27/11/2025
And that’s a wrap on four decades of A Productions! We hope you enjoyed our little walk down memory lane. Animation for our special 40th anniversary ident is by Andy Fossey, Tomek Tragarz and Will Miller. 3/3 #JoJoandGranGran #Animation
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 27/11/2025
It was the UK’s first pre-school animated series to focus on a British black family. JoJo and Gran Gran was produced by BBC Studios Kids & Family Productions in association with A Productions for CBeebies. We are proud to have produced the animation for all three series. 2/3
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 27/11/2025
The final instalment in our #40YearsofAP series – the wonderful JoJo and Gran Gran! Inspired by characters created by Laura Henry-Allain MBE, this multi-award-winning show celebrates that special relationship between a grandparent and a child. 1/3
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 26/11/2025
What a fantastic bake sale! Our team came together and raised £760 for The Jessie May Trust. Providing nursing care at home for children and young people with life-limiting conditions. Thanks to all our crew who baked, bought and supported this wonderful charity. jessiemay.org.uk
Cakes and bakes
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 25/11/2025
Wonderful to see Sesame Street: The Nutcracker starring Elmo and Tango launch on Netflix this week. At A Productions, we are proud to have developed the animation and design look for this animated special for Sesame Workshop. #SesameStreet #SesameStreet #Bristol #Animation #TVProduction
Tango and Elmo
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 21/11/2025
We had a great time chatting to people interested in finding out more about the West of England’s TV industry at RTS Futures Festival. As the only animation production studio at the event, we were able to offer a unique insight into our sector. #RTSFutures #RTSWest
Duncan Fraser (Director of Operations), Joanna Hepworth (Director) and Hannah Murdoch (Welfare and HR Manager)
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 20/11/2025
Just a few days left to apply for the next Skills Bootcamp in 3D Animation delivered in partnership with NextGen Skills Academy! Applications close: Sunday 23rd November 2025 Apply here: nextgenriseplatform.com/skills-bootc...
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 13/11/2025
We also worked on animated specials, Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy, and Sesame Street: The Nutcracker Starring Elmo and Tango. The iconic show has been entertaining and educating children for over 55 years! It’s been such a privilege to work on. 2/2 #SesameStreet #Animation
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 13/11/2025
We couldn’t do a #40YearsofAP series without highlighting our work on the one and only Sesame Street! We animated Sesame Workshop’s first animated special, The Monster at the End of This Story and spin-off YouTube short, as well as creating segment animations for the Sesame Street series too. 1/2
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 06/11/2025
Produced by Sesame Workshop in partnership with Warner Bros Discovery, with animation by our team here at A Productions, it launched on Max in 2024 and is also available on Sky Kids in the UK and in Ireland. 2/2 Our #40YearsofAP series continues next week! #Animation #TVProduction
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 06/11/2025
Be empathetic, compassionate, and respectful to others - these were some of the important messages conveyed by Bea’s Block, a preschool animation following a curious five-year-old Bea and her two best friends as they go on ‘kindness adventures’. 1/2
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 05/11/2025
We’re proud to be featured in Televisual’s Production 100 once again! The annual survey highlights the top independent TV production companies in the UK. Read more here: aproductions.co.uk/a-production... #TVproduction #Animation #Production100
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A Productions one of UK’s top independent TV producers - A Productions Ltd
The studio is listed in Televisual’s Production 100
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 03/11/2025
“With our wonderfully talented team, we will continue to take pride in creating stand-out, beautifully-crafted, authentic content that inspires and delights our audiences.” 2/2 Read more here: aproductions.co.uk/a-production... #animation #TVProduction #Independence #Bristol
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A Productions returns to 100% independent ownership - A Productions Ltd
This comes as we celebrate 40 years in business
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 03/11/2025
We have returned to 100% independent ownership as we celebrate 40 years in business! “A Productions has a bright, secure and exciting future ahead”, said Katherine McQueen, managing director. 1/2
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 23/10/2025
Our joint MD, Katherine McQueen, joined A Productions at this time, initially as a production assistant working on this very show. Stay tuned for more snippets of A Productions in history as part of our #40YearsofAP series! 3/3 #Animation #Bristol #TVProduction #Bristolbusiness #Anniversary
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 23/10/2025
The pre-school animated children’s TV series – produced by Tell-Tale Productions - was also the first CG series we worked on. It was important to us to perfect the unique illustrative style of the show, and it was hugely rewarding to see it air on CBeebies in 2002. 2/3
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 23/10/2025
Working on Boo! was something very special for our team at A Productions. Not only did the famous London toy store Hamleys dedicate an entire window to the toys based on the show’s characters – but it was nominated for a BAFTA. 1/3
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 15/10/2025
We worked on over 350 episodes over four years with the series produced by Tell-Tale Productions for CBeebies. It originally aired in 1999. Which was your favourite Tweenie? #Animation #Bristol #TheTweenies 2/2
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 15/10/2025
As we look back on #40yearsofAP, we have to give a special mention to The Tweenies! Creating the animation for this hugely popular and iconic pre-school show was game-changing for us as a company. 1/2
The Tweenies
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 09/10/2025
Our development producer, Katie Barba, is heading to MIPJUNIOR, the international kids’ content event, tomorrow! She’s looking forward to making new connections and saying hello to friends, too. Come and say hi if you’re there. #MIPJUNIOR #MIPJUNIOR25
Katie Barba
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 08/10/2025
Children’s TV may be our mainstay – but we are a versatile bunch! Anyone remember the music video for Madonna’s Dear Jessie? Released from her album Like a Prayer in 1989, the animated video was produced by Animation City, for whom we created some of the animated sections. #40YearsofAP
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A Productions @aproductions.co.uk · 07/10/2025
We had a wonderful time celebrating A Productions’ big 40 last week! Thank you to everyone who came along to mark this special milestone. We are so proud of our incredibly talented team, both past and present. #40YearsofAP #TVProduction #Animation #Bristol #Teamwork
The A Production's 40th Anniversary Party
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