Award winning hybrid animation MICK THE TICK
Mick the Tick: Bringing a Children's Story to Life
From children's book to internationally recognised animated film!
We are delighted to have been involved in the creation of Mick the Tick, an animated children's film based on the original story and characters created by author Kara Perrin.
Working closely with Kara, our role was to help bring her illustrated characters to life through animation. We created and rigged digital puppets of the story's principal characters, including Mick the Tick, Kara the Koala and Crow, transforming the original illustrations into expressive animated performers.
Using our specialist Digital Puppets technology, we were able to give the characters personality, movement and expression while remaining faithful to the charm and appearance of the original artwork.
The project combined character animation, storytelling and the original illustrations to help transform the children's book into an entertaining animated experience.
International Film Festival Recognition
We're especially pleased that Mick the Tick has gone on to receive recognition at international children's film festivals in 2026, including:
- San Diego International Kids' Film Festival – Official Selection - Children's International Film Festival of Wales – Official Selection - Awareness Film Festival – Honourable Mention - California International Children's Film Festival – Honourable Mention
It's wonderful to see a project we've helped bring to life receiving recognition internationally, and we're delighted for Kara and everyone involved in the production.
Bringing Illustrated Characters to Life
Mick the Tick is a great example of how we combine traditional creative expertise with modern animation technology to bring illustrated characters and stories to life.
This was a hybrid production, combining our specialist Digital Puppets technology with AI assisted animation. By carefully blending these techniques, we were able to achieve the creative scope and visual ambition envisioned by the original creator, while keeping the production within the available budget.
Whether it's a children's book, an educational project, a television concept or a brand mascot, we specialise in helping creators take their characters beyond the printed page and bring them to life through animation.
Find out more about Mick the Tick on [IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt46060661/).