Turnip Starfish Animation Studio

Cardiff based animation company and studio Turnip Starfish have been independently producing and directing animation for television, mobile phones, online platforms and computer games in Cardiff since 2009. 

The team have been working in the animation sector since 1999.

Animation production, explainer videos, games animation, social media adverts, illustration or comics, we are always open to a chat.

panda animation by Cardiff animation studio Turnip Starfish

Earlier this year the amazing team at Cardiff Capitol Region asked us to bring alive an idea they had for a short animated explainer video. Cardiff animation company Turnip Starfish were over the moon to explore and illustrate the Welsh valleys. 

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"We recently worked with the team at Turnip Starfish to create an animated explainer video for our project Getfit.Wales. From start to finish, the process was seamless and efficient. Nick and Lexy were able to bring our ideas to life in a way that exceeded our expectations. We were particularly impressed with the level of detail and creativity they brought to the animation. Overall, we are extremely happy with the end result and highly recommend Turnip Starfish to anyone in need of high-quality animated videos."
Getfit.Wales
animated Squirrel by Cardiff animation studio Turnip Starfish
"We commissioned Turnip Starfish to produce an animated explainer video. Turnip Starfish were full off imaginative, creative, and wonderful ideas. They produced the animation on time and on budget. They were a delight to work with and we would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for animation production."
Sazani Associates

The Urdd were launching a brand-new online comic strip called Boncyrs. They had artwork and designs and asked us to create and bring alive a series of social media animated content they could use to advertise the release of this exciting new comic.

Lion animation by Cardiff animation company and studio Turnip Starfish
"Turnip Starfish provide incredible animations. They deliver on time, on budget and provide creative input along the way. A massive thank you to the team for pulling together characters and narratives that turn dry subjects into engaging content."
Cynon Taf Community Housing Group

Rhondda Cynon Taff Council asked Cardiff animation company Turnip Starfish to develop and create this advert for the new Resilient Families Service.

“Thank you and the team for such a fantastic piece of work. It is exactly what we wanted and even better than we expected! I look forward to working with you again – it’s been a pleasure.”

Zoe Lancelott
Head of Engagement and Participation
Education and Lifelong Learning – RCTCBC

Turnip Starfish were delighted to be asked by Big Ideas Wales to create what we think is the coolest advert!

We mixed live action filming with fun animated characters to create this colourful advert.

We were asked to produced an animated explainer video for Coleg Y Cymoedd. 

We wanted something fun and eye catching to engage the students.

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Making fun things happen

Workshops with Cardiff animation company Turnip Starfish

Workshops Education

Animation production with Cardiff animation studio Turnip Starfish

Animation Production

Animated explainer videos with Cardiff company Turnip Starfish

Explainer Videos

Sprite and games animation with Cardiff animation company Turnip Starfish

Games Animation

Animated social media adverts with Cardiff animation company Turnip Starfish

Social Media Adverts

Illustration and comic art with Cardiff animation company Turnip Starfish

Illustration & Comics

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Illustration

The team have been drawing their entire lives, we love to create cartoons. If you have a style in mind, then no problem, or let us create something new and unique.

Character Design

We create new and unique characters and would be delighted to show you some of our creative and wacky ideas.

Storyboards

We know that getting the message across is critical. We will pay special attention to the readability of our animation to make sure we hit the right note.

filming with Turnip Starfish

Unique Ideas

If you are looking to stand out in the crowd, then we would love to play with some ideas for you.

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Animation

Our in-house team can produce 2D and Digital 2D Animation as well as Creative Stop Motion. We also have amazing partners that will create CG Animation as requested.

Say Hello

If you want to say hi, or have a question for us, feel free to get in touch.

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Bespoke Illustration with Cardiff animation company Turnip Starfish
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These are only some of the amazing partners we have worked with: