Business Details
15 Years
experience
Creative Video Production Experts in York
Inkblot Films was founded in 2011 as a creative video production agency based in Yorkshire. Our artistic backgrounds shape our unconventional approach to storytelling, blending video with art to create unique visual experiences. We collaborate with passionate clients across agencies, marketing, and brands to produce corporate presentations, music videos, animations, and interactive content that challenge norms and drive engagement. With expertise in 2D and 3D animation, stop-motion, virtual reality, and augmented reality, we combine cutting-edge technology with imaginative concepts to deliver impactful narratives.Our team prioritises collaboration, transparency, and community involvement, ensuring every project reflects our clients' values while pushing creative boundaries. Recognised for our work with clients like Kate Rusby and JORVIK Viking Centre, we remain committed to innovation and excellence in visual storytelling.
Services
Video Production
Animated Video Production
Short Films
3D Animation
2D Animation
Stop-Motion Promo
Music Video Production
Corporate Presentations
Virtual Reality Experiences
Augmented Reality Experiences
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer 12+ years of experience in artistic video production and animation
- Our team combines cutting-edge technology with imaginative storytelling techniques
- We provide tailored solutions for corporate, cultural, and creative industries
- Our collaborative approach ensures client vision drives every project
- We deliver innovative video experiences across 2D, 3D, VR, and AR platforms
What people say
Exceeded expectations
Creative
Flexible
Excellent service
Great promotional video
Services
Video Production
We produce professional video content combining artistic vision with technical expertise. Our services include concept development, filming, editing, and post-production for corporate, marketing, and cultural projects. Clients benefit from our state-of-the-art equipment and creative approach that transforms ideas into engaging visual narratives.
Animated Video Production
Our animation team creates 2D and 3D content that brings complex concepts to life. From educational materials to music videos, we use traditional and digital techniques to deliver visually striking animations that enhance audience engagement and simplify communication of intricate ideas.
Virtual Reality Experiences
We design immersive virtual reality experiences that transport audiences into interactive environments. Our VR solutions cater to marketing, education, and cultural sectors, offering innovative ways to showcase products, tell stories, and create memorable brand experiences through cutting-edge technology.
Stop-Motion Promo
Our stop-motion specialists craft dynamic promotional content using frame-by-frame animation techniques. This tactile approach adds unique visual appeal to fundraising campaigns, product showcases, and storytelling projects, creating distinctive content that stands out in crowded digital spaces.
Music Video Production
We create visually compelling music videos that enhance artistic expression. Our team collaborates with musicians to develop concepts that complement their sound, using innovative filming techniques and post-production effects to produce music visuals that resonate with audiences and amplify brand identity.
People
Jay Sillence
Artistic Director
Award-winning director with expertise in animation and video production. Trained under industry legends from Spitting Image and Aardman Animations, Jay leads creative projects from concept to completion while also running Dr. Sketchy's York art events.
Murray
Head Of Social Media
Hermann's Tortoise rescue who manages Inkblot's social media presence. Known for his dandelion leaf preferences and commitment to timely communication despite requiring regular basking breaks.
Questions
What types of video projects do you specialise in?
We specialise in animated videos, corporate productions, music videos, virtual reality experiences, and stop-motion animations for diverse clients including cultural institutions and international brands.
Can you work with clients outside Yorkshire?
Yes, we collaborate with clients globally, having completed projects for organisations in Washington DC, Yavin, and across the UK while maintaining our York-based studio operations.
How do you ensure creative concepts align with client vision?
We use collaborative workshops and iterative feedback processes to ensure our artistic approach complements client objectives while offering expert creative guidance throughout production.
What animation techniques do you offer?
Our animation services include 2D cell animation, 3D CGI, stop-motion, and hybrid techniques, with expertise in both traditional hand-drawn methods and modern digital production workflows.
How do you handle tight production deadlines?
Our flexible production model and experienced team consistently meet challenging deadlines while maintaining quality, as demonstrated by multiple client testimonials praising our time management capabilities.
Videos
Reviews (7)
Liam Hardy
Oct 04, 2021
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I perform with York-based Folk Rock band Blackbeard's Tea Party and we hired Inkblot to assist us with creating a 30 minute film of a live performance that we had been commissioned to do by a third party.
Mike and Jay from Inkblot were extremely passionate when discussing the project and were very helpful in planning how the filming would work. It did end up being quite a complex shoot but they steered us through it very well and both ourselves and our client were overjoyed with the result.
Mike and Jay from Inkblot were extremely passionate when discussing the project and were very helpful in planning how the filming would work. It did end up being quite a complex shoot but they steered us through it very well and both ourselves and our client were overjoyed with the result.
Isaline Muelhauser
Aug 15, 2021
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I worked with Inkblot to create lower thirds and an animated logo for the youtube videos that I produce for my SEO consultancy. The chats I had with Mike & Jay gave me motivation and inspirations as well as know-how for video creation. I don't have the budget to externalize video production entirely, but I'd hire them again even if only to get feedback on ideas and creations.
Paul Snider
Jul 31, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We worked with InkBlot Films on a very challenging project (with a short timeline) and were very impressed with their flexibility, creativity, and hard-work. The results surpassed expectations and we plan to work with them on further projects going forward.
We worked with InkBlot Films on a very challenging project (with a short timeline) and were very impressed with their flexibility, creativity, and hard-work. The results surpassed expectations and we plan to work with them on further projects going forward.
Kelly Sowerby
Jan 05, 2021
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I worked with Mike and his team to do a virtual tour for my client - Geoffrey Benson & Sons - so we could improve their overall digital presence and add to their new website so when potential customers can't get to the showroom they can look around. Communication was great and the result was fantastic. Both myself and the client are very pleased with the result and they have even had their first sale from it as a result of it being embedded on site. InkBlot were professional throughout and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to any other clients in the future for similar services. Thank you Mike
James Varney
Oct 14, 2020
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It was a pleasure to work with Jay and Mike on the intro for my videos for my YouTube channels. I came to them with a particularly vague brief and we had a great consultation meeting to help flesh out some ideas. I did cause some complications mid way with some changes which they were happy to oblige with. I was very happy with final product. If I have need of work for a similar profect I will definetly use them again.
Legend Media
May 31, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We recently used Jay to put a video together for a staff members leaving present. The video turned out amazingly....i believe it will bring watchers to tears. Jay is very responsive, friendly and their work is always of a high quality. Would highly recommend.
We recently used Jay to put a video together for a staff members leaving present. The video turned out amazingly....i believe it will bring watchers to tears. Jay is very responsive, friendly and their work is always of a high quality. Would highly recommend.
Gary O'Brien
Nov 06, 2019
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Working with Mike and Jay and the Inkblot team was a fantastic experience. We were all a bit nervous about appearing in front of a camera, but on the day they actually managed to make it easy and fun. You're in safe hands, they know exactly what they are doing, and best of all the final product was excellent.. All of us at Ardent Financial Planning are delighted with the results on our website. Absolutely recommend them.
