Sun & Moon Animation

01/08/2024

What's that you hear? A new episode of Animated Chats... has just... dropped?! 🤯 👀

https://buff.ly/46reboK

Host Nia Alavezos talks with the lovely Assistant Director, Pipeline Developer and Technical Director, Niki Kehoe! Niki gives us the rundown on creating a healthy animation pipeline, while also sharing some insightful tips on Toon Boom rigs and how to make your portfolios stand out from the crowd. 💪

17/07/2024

We are beyond excited to announce that we've been granted funds by the UK Games Fund to develop a prototype for our immersive horror game "Enigma Ocularis" (working title).

As a studio, we've been creating video games since 2010, but this is the first time that we've had the opportunity to develop one of our own IPs to a playable prototype. We've already begun work on the ground-breaking control method for the game and we can't wait to share our progress with you.

Find out more about Engima Ocularis, and the UK Games Fund here: https://ukgamesfund.com/funded-project/enigma-ocularis/

10/07/2024

We promise we'll start posting content that isn't just job vacancies soon 😆

But in the meantime...

We're looking for a superstar Production Manager to join the team on a very exciting new 2D animated series. If you tick the following boxes, we'd love to hear from you:

✅ 2D animation production pipeline experience
✅ Strong organisational and communication skills
✅ Attention to detail
✅ Experience managing a team of production coordinators/assistants
✅ And most importantly...Enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn!

Full details of the role, including how to apply, can be found on our website: https://buff.ly/3VX3XYj

08/07/2024

Here's a feel-good story to start the week as we mean to go on! Some of the team traipsed on down to Sand Bay yesterday to take part in the Summer Beach Clean, as organised by the Marine Conservation Society.

Although we didn't find any treasure this time round, the team had great fun and we would be remiss to not also give a massive shout-out to our own Grace Harris who has pushed the team forward to take part in more green initiatives!

02/07/2024

Another week, another job opportunity!

We are in need of a senior designer for the 2D preschool series, Maddie + Triggs. If you have experience designing with Adobe Animate and prior experience working on animated series, you could be our perfect match!

Please be aware that this position is solely open to individuals with the right to work in the UK and living outside of London. To learn more about the position and how to apply, please visit our website: https://buff.ly/3vupPBj

27/06/2024

Uh oh! The tech gremlins got to us and our website was down for the best part of a week! Luckily we know some savvy devs who were able to answer our prayers and bring the site back to life!

This would be as good a time as any to remind you to check out our best bits: https://buff.ly/4cvZOBu and let you in on a little secret that we are in the process of designing a brand spanking new site for you to all feast your eyes upon 👀

27/06/2024

Episode #10 of Animated Chats is LIVE! 🥳 https://buff.ly/4cgX0Z4

Nia Alavezos speaks with Director and 2D Animator Jane Davies. Jane gives us a little sneak peek into her routine as a series director, while also sharing some insightful tips on how to make your reels and CVs standout.

20/06/2024

Here's a handy trick from our resident TB expert Dan Keeble!

If you'd like to learn more about all things Harmony, sign up to one of our courses! July is now FULLY BOOKED, but we've still got availability on our November course

Sign up here: https://buff.ly/3z5htRL

11/06/2024

Hey there fellow artists! Are you ready to bring your creativity and talent to the world of Sun & Moon? We're looking for awesome Asset & Scene Build Artists to join us on a fixed-term contract.

If you've got excellent drawing skills, an understanding of character rigs and (most importantly) experience of working in Adobe Animate we want to hear from you!

Find out more about the role on our website: https://buff.ly/3vMgyVb

04/06/2024

Not our usual type of job posting...we've filled our boots with creative roles, and now we are looking for someone to join the operations team as a Studio Assistant. This is an entry-level role for someone who has an eye for detail, is good with people, isn't afraid of number crunching and most importantly is willing to learn!

Day-to-day you may be organising staff events (Summer BBQ anyone?!), booking flights to the next big industry event, processing staff expenses or welcoming new starters to the business.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, you can find out more information on our website (https://buff.ly/4bFl2gb ) or email your CV to [email protected]

03/06/2024

16/05/2024

Attention Facebook! We've got a new episode of Animated Chats out NOW! 😎 https://buff.ly/3R9mT4H

Nia Alavezos chats with the brilliant animator and storyteller Dani Abram. Dani does a deep dive on her 15+ years in animation, while sharing a lil bit about her favourite software and go-to books!

15/05/2024

Hey hey! We're happy to reveal the next set of dates for our Toon Boom Harmony Course!

If you want to learn more about how to build, rig and animate in Toon Boom Harmony, this is the course for you. Led by our course tutor Dan Keeble, the next course will run over 4 days in July. We will also be running another course in November 2024.

Each course is limited to 10 places, so make sure you book your spot now! Full details of the course can be found on our website: https://buff.ly/3zjO82s or our Eventbrite page: https://buff.ly/3H7qNX3

01/05/2024

We officially wrapped and delivered PASSENGER last month and have already started submitting to film festivals. 📽️ 👀 We can't believe our film will be out in the world SOON! In honour of it finishing, here are some of our favourite shots. And don't worry, no spoilers! 🌝 🤌 💫

29/04/2024

Let's kick off the week with another job post!

We're looking for an Assistant Technical Director to join the team and work across the multiple projects we have across the studio. The ideal candidate is a problem solver and someone familiar with the animation pipeline.

This is initially a one-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of becoming permanent based on studio needs.

Full details on the role, including the responsibilities and skills required can be found on our website: https://buff.ly/3QiiHz5

26/04/2024

✨ APPLICATIONS CLOSED ✨

Animatics ⭐ Character Design ⭐ Background/Location Design ⭐ Prop Design

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to us with their CVs and portfolios over the last month or so. We've been blown away by the level of talent as well as the enthusiasm for working for our lil old studio!

If you didn't land a role with us this time round do not fret, we keep all applications on file and if we think there is a more suitable project for you to work on in the future, we will reach out to you!

We'll also be posting a few more roles over the coming months as we start on another production, so keep your eyes peeled for those!

19/04/2024

One of the beautiful tracks from our short film PASSENGER will be played on BBC Radio Wales tomorrow! Thank you to the brilliant composer Jordan Rees for making it happen. Looking forward to hearing it live on the Adam Walton Show soon. 🥰👂🎶 https://buff.ly/4b1luEx

However, if you want a cheeky sneak peek... check out the original soundtrack now on Spotify. 😏👻💫

https://buff.ly/49IalHG

12/04/2024

You're probably getting sick of the sight of us...but here we are yet again with another shout-out for vacancies we're looking to fill!

This time it is the turn of all you amazing 2D Animators out there! Join us on "Maddie + Triggs", an amazing kids series commissioned by Cbeebies and RTÉjr.

These roles are offered on a remote basis, but only to applicants based in the UK and outside of London. More information is available on our website: https://buff.ly/3TVGIN8

11/04/2024

Another week and another job post (this time on a Thursday)!

We've got more roles to fill on the incredible 2D animated series, "Maddie + Triggs". If you are a talented asset and/or scene build artist, familiar with a 2D pipeline in Adobe Animate, then please apply!

These roles are only open to applicants based in the UK, and outside of London. More information about each role is available on our website: https://buff.ly/3vMgyVb

10/04/2024

A new episode of Animated Chats is out NOW! 😎👂 https://buff.ly/3TJ3FmA

Nia Alavezos has an insightful chat with animator and character designer Amanda McGovern. Not only does Amanda drop juicy tips on creating compelling characters from scratch, but she also offers some solid advice for recent graduates who are trying to navigate the animation industry.

05/04/2024

More job opportunities! We're on the lookout for a talented bunch of designers to join us on "Maddie + Triggs". If you are a prop, background or character designer we'd love to hear from you!

These roles are only open to applicants based in the UK, and outside of London. More information about each role is available on our website.

Prop Designer: https://buff.ly/4aik3BV

Background Designer: https://buff.ly/3POf5Va

Character Designer: https://buff.ly/3vupPBj

26/03/2024

Looking forward to seeing you all!

The weather’s getting warmer (sort of) and the first Bristol Animation Meetup (BAM) of 2024 is right around the corner! Join your pals Skwigly, Sun &

26/03/2024

We’re incredibly proud to announce that our film PASSENGER is an Albert Certified production. Sun & Moon have been Albert certified in the past, but this is the FIRST Albert sustainable production certification for an in-house production. Super-duper proud of our team for making it happen.

We were able to achieve being more sustainable behind the scenes by:

REMOTE WORKING– Our production was fully remote, and we encouraged crew to work from home where possible.

COMMUTING – If our crew needed to leave their remote office space, we encouraged the use of public transport, ride-sharing, and cycling/walking where possible.

LIMITING ACCOMODATION & TRAVEL – We kept most meetings as digital video calls, however, when we had some in-person meetings, we encouraged use of public transport and ride-sharing, as most crew on this production lived in close proximity to one another. When we had our one in-person voice record session, the director travelled via Train to London, and the other production staff joined remotely via zoom.

REDUCING, REUSING, RECYCLING – We encouraged our crew to practise recycling while at home and during work hours. We also asked the crew to keep all documents digital.

BUYING LOCAL – We promoted buying locally as opposed to purchasing goods online.

ENERGY USAGE – We asked our crew to be mindful of energy consumption, limit the use of electronics, and only keep electronics powered on when necessary.

LIMITING FOOD WASTE – We insisted on the use of re-usable containers & cutlery, and recycling food waste.

25/03/2024

Here are some of our favourite layout images from PASSENGER, drawn by Erinn Lucas. Our biggest goal, with such a tight budget, was to pay homage to anime; finding the right balance between the drama and comedy elements, and making cheats where we could with simple poses or still images.

22/03/2024

Are you an awesome animatic artist after an amazing adventure? Also a fan of alliteration? And Adobe Animate? Then look no further as we've got the perfect opportunity for you!

We're looking for animatic artists to bolster our existing team to work on the wonderful new kids' animated tv series "Maddie + Triggs".

This role is only open to applicants based in the UK, and outside of London. You can find out more about the role, and Sun & Moon Studios by following this link: https://buff.ly/3va2kNL

Alternatively, if you're ready to apply now, please email your portfolio and CV to [email protected] using the email title 'Animatic Artist'.

20/03/2024

It's always great to get such lovely feedback from previous students of our Toon Boom Harmony Crash Course!

Fancy joining us for our April 2024 Toon Boom course? Buy your ticket on Eventbrite: https://buff.ly/49Y24An

AND keep your eyes peeled on our socials for the announcement of future course dates!

15/03/2024

Here’s a behind the scenes look at the background development for our short film PASSENGER. This is Cora’s living room, where a large part of the film takes place.

The film’s Art Director, Erinn Lucas, discusses the process of establishing the overall style of the environments:

“We wanted to keep the backgrounds fairly simple to ensure the style could be replicated by the team, myself and Alistair Boubli, while keeping true to the beautifully rendered concept art by Dave Dymond. We were inspired by the sketchy lines and watercolour wash of "My Neighbors the Yamadas" and the colour blocking famous to UPA projects. CG backgrounds were rendered out by Owen Simons for key sets and used as a base to sketch more detailed backgrounds onto, a few bespoke scenes were also drawn sans the use of CG backgrounds. A watercolour wash was then applied to the backgrounds, with a focus on realistic lighting and colours that emphasise the mood of each shot, as seen in Dave's concept work.”

13/03/2024

Hot off the press! A brand spankin' new episode of Animated Chats is here! https://buff.ly/49PxY1T

Nia Alavezos speaks with director Ryan Neal about his musical influences, handling client feedback, and some of the challenges he's faced as a parent working in animation.

Spoiler alert: Ryan is awesome.

12/03/2024

Taking it all in at the BBC Children's Commissioning Briefing Day! 👨‍🏫

11/03/2024

Ever had a burning question about the world of animation? 🙋

Maybe you want to know the best way to start your career in the industry? Or do you want to know what tools are best to use? Or maybe you have a really far-out-there question that will stump us all!

Send us your questions and we'll share our wisdom(⁉️) with you all soon after 👩‍🏫

Email: [email protected]
Deadline: 29/03/2024