Pricing & Retainers

How we scope a budget

Handcrafted animation is made one frame at a time, so the main drivers of cost are easy to see: the length of the film, the number of puppets and sets, the complexity of the camera work and the amount of finishing needed. After an intro call we write a short scope that lists exactly what we will build and deliver, and the quote is based on that scope.

The figures shown on this page are indicative starting points to help you plan. They are not an offer. Every project receives its own written quote, and nothing is agreed until a contract is signed.

Micro-Spot Series

Short product teasers, app animations and social loops of around 10 to 30 seconds. Typically one miniature set or one stylized 3D world, delivered in vertical, square and horizontal formats with a custom Foley track. A great way to start working together.

Commercial Campaign

A hero brand film of around 30 to 60 seconds with bespoke puppet fabrication, multi-scene sets, an original score or voice casting and cutdowns for every channel. Many projects add a behind-the-scenes micro-doc or a stills package.

Feature and Co-Production

Longer original shorts, episodic pilots and co-productions are scoped individually. These projects often involve development phases, festival-ready masters and shared ownership, so we discuss structure as well as budget.

What changes the number

• Length and number of shots
• Number of puppets, sets and replacement parts
• Practical versus digital versus hybrid techniques
• Music: original score or licensed track
• Number of versions, languages and formats
• Schedule: rush timelines need more crew

Retainers

For brands that need a steady stream of social content, we offer a monthly retainer. We keep a set, puppets and a small crew ready, and produce an agreed number of short pieces each month. Retainers are scoped like any other project and can be paused between seasons.

Rights and archives

Usage rights, intellectual property and the archiving of puppets, sets and raw frames are set out in each contract. We are happy to discuss buyouts, shared ownership or licensing, depending on the project.