Why Choose Hocus Pocus?
We’re a fiercely independent studio, meaning we have the freedom to choose projects that
excite and inspire us. We used to be part of a bigger agency but set up on our own to pursue
our own creative goals rather than just creating flashy stuff to make people buy things they
don’t really need.
Since we started in 2019, we’ve survived clients going bust, COVID-19, rent hikes, inflation,
inept governments, and soaring interest rates. During that time, we’ve made over 100 films,
written and produced our first IP project, eaten thousands of burritos, and hopefully created
some work that’s done some good too.
We’re a medium-sized studio by London standards, with around 20 people at our HQ in
Soho and a similar number working remotely. We’re really proud of these wonderful, talented
humans who allow us to create, storyboard, model, animate, light, texture, and composite
our way to happiness.
Collaboration is a big thing for us. The variety we crave means we love to work with
specialist directors and artists on individual projects. A great example of this is our recent
collaboration with Troy Browne for UNHCR. Troy is a fabulously talented director with a
distinctive style, and he worked closely with our in-house illustrators and animators over
several months to bring this 4-minute film to life.
There are some great animation studios in London, and we’re proud to be among them,
always striving to improve on what’s come before. We do this because we love it, and it's
that passion that drives us to deliver outstanding work. But more than that, we believe in
enjoying the journey. When you work with Hocus Pocus, you’re not just getting top-tier
animation; you’re partnering with a team that values creativity, collaboration, and a bit of fun
along the way. We hope to make every project an enjoyable and inspiring experience for
everyone involved.
if you’d like to see some of our work please check out our portfolio page, and various other witterings on the scoop, aka our blog page