Blinkink

Blinkink is a London animation and mixed-media production studio creating commercials, music videos and short-form entertainment. Its work combines character-driven storytelling with a wide range of visual approaches, from hand-crafted animation to digital filmmaking. The studio serves advertising agencies, music and entertainment businesses, broadcasters, streaming platforms and brands.

Established in 2005 by Bart Yates alongside Blink co-founder James Studholme, Blinkink developed as the dedicated animation banner within the independent Blink production group. Its dedicated operating company, Blink Animation Limited, was incorporated in 2020. The studio continues to work across commercial and entertainment production from its London base.

Craft and production

Blinkink brings together hand-drawn 2D animation, stop-motion, puppetry, claymation and 3D CGI. Its mixed-media productions can combine these techniques with live action, visual effects and digital compositing. Rather than following a single house aesthetic, its films span distinct approaches to character, comedy and cinematic storytelling.

Production services cover creative development and animation direction through character design, look development, storyboarding and finished animation. The studio also provides stop-motion fabrication and in-camera animation, supporting projects that depend on physical models and practical craft alongside digital techniques. Its output includes branded films, broadcast promos, channel idents, music videos and concert visuals.

Selected work

Blinkink's portfolio includes John Lewis's The Bear & The Hare, directed by Elliot Dear, and Harvey Nichols's The Shoplifters, directed by Paul Layzell. Its music work includes Elton John and Dua Lipa's Cold Heart (PNAU Remix), directed by Raman Djafari, and Iron Maiden's The Writing On The Wall, directed by Nicos Livesey.

Other productions range from Dua Lipa's Club Future Nostalgia animated mixtape to Devolver Digital's The Return of Volvy and Supercell's The Last 1% campaign for Clash Royale. These projects reflect the studio's work across advertising, music and gaming culture.