We create films and animation that make complex research, science and innovation clear, engaging and accessible.
From emerging technologies and scientific breakthroughs to climate research and public engagement, we help organisations communicate ambitious ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Research and innovation organisations we’ve worked with
Featured work
Explore how we have used film and animation to communicate emerging technologies, environmental research and real-world innovation.
An animated explainer created to communicate the aims and potential impact of a major UK programme supporting breakthroughs in emerging technologies.
A research film explaining how natural flood-management techniques can help reduce flood risk and how scientists are measuring their effectiveness.
A location-based innovation case study showing how advanced scanning technology is helping farmers assess crop yields, improve decision-making and reduce waste.
An animated science-communication project showing how robotic technology helps researchers explore and understand the polar oceans.
Turning Complex Ideas into Clear Stories
Research and innovation projects often involve highly technical subjects, multiple stakeholders and audiences with very different levels of specialist knowledge.
We work closely with researchers, communications teams and subject experts to identify the story that matters most, then translate complex information into clear, visually engaging content without losing accuracy.
Our team can manage the full process, including scripting, filming, animation, interviews, motion graphics, photography, subtitles and social media versions.
Why Cass Productions?
Research and innovation has been a core part of our work for more than a decade. We have worked with Innovate UK for over 12 years and UK Research and Innovation for over 10 years, alongside organisations including the British Antarctic Survey, the Faraday Institution and UK research councils. This long-term experience means our team is used to working with researchers and subject specialists to turn complex ideas into clear, accurate and engaging content.
Research and innovation communication is one of Cass Productions’ strongest areas of experience. We have produced film and animation for UKRI, NERC, ESRC, the Faraday Institution, British Antarctic Survey and other research and innovation organisations, communicating subjects ranging from battery technology and polar science to social science, artificial intelligence and music technology. Our role is often to translate specialist or emerging research into stories that retain academic credibility while remaining engaging to non-specialist audiences. We work closely with researchers and communications teams to establish the essential evidence, clarify uncertainty and identify what the audience genuinely needs to understand. Interview-led storytelling, animation, motion graphics, data visualisation and contextual filming are selected according to the subject rather than applied as a standard format. Relevant examples include Faraday researcher spotlights, UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship films, UKRI Music Tech, ESRC Impact Prize films and environmental research content for NERC.
Trusted by research & innovation organisations
We have worked with research councils, scientific institutions and innovation organisations to create films and animations that communicate complex work clearly and engage a wide range of audiences.
“The Faraday Institution has worked with Cass Productions on more than 15 video projects over six years. Without exception, they have been fantastic to work with: friendly, super organised and, most importantly, able to understand the brief and deliver amazing first cuts. I can’t imagine working with anyone else.”
Planning a Research or Innovation Project?
Whether you’re communicating a new discovery, demonstrating impact or explaining a complex idea, we can help shape the right creative approach.