Creativity for Good — Nexus Studios

From uplifting stories to promote animal welfare, animated shorts to support mental health tools to immersive experiences highlighting the plight of our oceans and bringing history into homes across the world. Check out a few examples of our purpose driven work below:

‘She Creates Change’ for Room to Read

Working with Room to Read, this docu-series tells the stories of six young women overcoming the greatest odds to find their own agency. Helmed by Emmy-winner Martha Adams, directed by a collection of diverse female directors, and produced by a majority-female team.

See the ‘She Creates Change’ trailer here

‘Cracker Jill’ for Fox Sports, directed by Mighty Nice

Broadcast during the Women’s World Cup, this mixed-media, collage-style commercial spot celebrates Cracker Jill athletes while inspiring the next generation of female sports stars.

See ‘Cracker Jill’ here

‘Headspace VR’ a collaboration between Headspace, Meta and Nexus Studios

First-of-its-kind innovation set to revolutionise the wellness landscape. Guided by Headspace’s principles, this VR/MR world introduces users to energising games, enriching experiences, friend hangouts: a spectacular virtual playground for the mind.

See the ‘Headspace VR’ trailer here

‘Apple Sydney World Pride’ for Apple Music, directed by Bonnie Taylor Forsyth

Created in celebration of Sydney World Pride, this 2D-animated ident references Botticelli’s ‘The Birth of Venus’ but shifts the focus away from femininity and towards LGBTQIA+ inclusivity.

See ‘Apple Sydney World Pride’ here

‘South Asian Heritage Month’ for Apple, directed by Mighty Nice

In celebration of South Asian Heritage Month, Mighty Nice created this bold and kinetic 2D-animation for Apple.

‘Drawn Closer’ for Cox Communications, directed by Patrick Osborne

We teamed up with Cox Communications to blend together storytelling, craft and Real-Time technology in order for the students to voice and puppeteer their own characters in an animated short, and put on a show against all odds.

See ‘Drawn Closer’ here

‘A Future Begins’ for Chipotle, directed by Johnny Kelly

A decade ‘Back to the Start’, changed the global conversation around animal welfare, Johnny Kelly returns with a continuation of the farming family epic with the focus this time, on human welfare.

See ‘A Future Begins’ here

‘Notable Women’ for Google Creative Lab

Notable Women highlights 100 American women who shaped US history, by placing their portraits where they’ve been historically left out, on US bills. The women were voted for by the American public from a collection developed by American teachers.

See ‘Notable Women’ here

‘Right on Tracks’ for Cheerios, directed by Johnny Kelly

This quartet of beautifully crafted puppeteered films aim to encourage kindness and champion individuality, breaking down complex ideas into fun and memorable vignettes.

See ‘Right on Tracks’ here

‘We Play Strong’ for UEFA, directed by Kibwe Tavares

Aiming to encourage girls to take up and keep playing football, Kibwe shot this vibrant and engaging film to highlight the skills, friendships and confidence the game brings.

See ‘We Play Strong’ here

‘Hope Grows’ for SHEBA®

Celebrating SHEBA®’s work on the world’s largest coral restoration program, we worked closely with marine biologists to create a narrative-led AR activation, allowing users to explore the Sheba Hope Reef from anywhere in the world.

See ‘Hope Grows’ here

‘Civilisations AR’ and ‘Civilisations x Magic Leap’ for the BBC

Showcasing 40+ ancient artefacts from around the world, audiences are invited to hold history in the palm of their hand to explore history like never before, democratising access to knowledge and information usually preserved for museum visitors.

See Civilisations XR here

‘Boobs’ for Happyluja, directed by Hannah Lau-Walker

Produced and animated by an all female team, this bold and beautiful film playfully encourages women to recognise the importance of boob health.

See ‘Boobs’ here

‘The Girl Who Built A Rocket’ for WaterAid, directed by Neeraja Raj

The thought-provoking short aims to shift the spotlight from the recently launched missions to find water on Mars, to the people who need it here on Earth.

See ‘The Girl Who Built A Rocket’ here

‘Next Gen’ for Headspace, directed by Mark Perrett

From ‘Wisdom’ videos imparting information based on Buddhist teachings to ‘Technique’ videos communicating practical tips, and the recently launched in-app animation library, bold and characterful animated content helps to educate millions of subscribers about increased wellbeing.

See ‘Next Gen’ here

‘Right Runner’ for UNICEF, directed by Felix Massie

Aimed at, and created with the insight of children in Latin America and the Caribbean, Right Runner entertains, empowers and educates children in the most violent and unequal region for children in the world.

See ‘Right Runner’ here