Business Details
26 Years
experience
Award-Winning VFX and Animation Studio in Edinburgh
Heehaw is a talent-led video production studio specialising in multi-asset delivery and hybrid live action, animation, and VFX. Since our founding in 2000, we have built a reputation for delivering innovative visual solutions to clients across digital, TV, and film industries. Our team of 13 creatives operates globally, having worked in 36 countries, and combines technical expertise with creative storytelling to produce award-winning content. We prioritise collaboration, integrity, and playfulness, ensuring our work aligns with client values while pushing creative boundaries. Our services span VFX supervision, animation, motion design, production, and experiential content creation, supported by partnerships with studios like Motif.With a focus on client-centric solutions, we offer scalable production capabilities, from self-taped mobile content to large-scale feature films. Our Edinburgh-based studio serves broadcasters, agencies, brands, and production companies, leveraging UK tax incentives to deliver value-driven projects. We pride ourselves on fostering long-term relationships and maintaining a dynamic, adaptable approach to meet evolving industry demands.
Services
VFX Supervision
Animation
Motion Design
Production
Experiential Content
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in hybrid visual content creation.
- Our team operates in 36 countries, offering global production capabilities.
- We combine live action, animation, and VFX in a seamless workflow.
- Our Edinburgh studio leverages UK tax incentives for cost-effective projects.
- We maintain long-term partnerships with clients like the BBC and Red Bull.
What people say
Reliably creative
Fantastic company
Professionalism and kindness
Excellent communication
Award-winning production
Services
VFX Supervision
Our VFX supervision combines on-set expertise with post-production CGI to deliver seamless digital enhancements. We handle set extensions, clean-up, and complex composites, ensuring visual consistency across commercials, documentaries, and feature films. Clients benefit from our hybrid workflow integrating live action with 2D/3D animation.
Animation
We create bespoke animations for educational, cultural, and commercial projects. From abstract metaphors to industrial processes, our hybrid approach merges hand-drawn, vector, and papercut styles with 3D elements. Recent work includes international campaigns for Red Bull and BBC Bitesize.
Motion Design
Our motion design team transforms brand narratives into dynamic visuals using typography, iconography, and data visualisation. We specialise in creating engaging content for digital platforms, ensuring messaging aligns with brand identity while maintaining artistic flexibility.
Production
We manage end-to-end live action production, from concept to delivery. Our global network supports shoots in 32+ countries, handling documentaries, commercials, and social content. Recent projects include a feature film for Paramount and international campaigns for Hilton.
Experiential Content
We design projection mapping and interactive installations for museums, theme parks, and events. Notable work includes transforming Geneva's UNHQ with environmental projections and creating dynamic displays for Edinburgh's Mary King's Close attraction.
People
Toby
CEO
BAFTA Cymru-nominated producer with credits in factual TV and international scripted features. Leads Heehaw's strategic direction and oversees scripted label Nickie-Ben's development slate.
Dan
Head of Animation
Directs hybrid animation projects combining live action and CGI. Specialises in international campaigns for clients like BBC, Red Bull, and Lee Kum Kee with a focus on technical innovation.
Heather
Senior Motion Designer
Leads motion design team with expertise in brand-driven animation. Creates award-winning content for global clients, often directing projects from concept to final delivery.
Mike
Senior Editor
Cinematic editor with 7+ years at Heehaw. Specialises in blending visuals, music, and sound design to realise client visions while maintaining strict budget and timeline controls.
Rebecca
Finance Manager
Oversees financial operations with a background in theatre and print. Manages budgeting, forecasting, and client billing to ensure cost-effective project delivery.
Questions
What services does Heehaw offer?
We specialise in VFX, animation, motion design, production, and experiential content creation, blending live action with digital techniques.
Can Heehaw handle international projects?
Yes, our team has worked in 36 countries, with experience facilitating shoots on every continent except Antarctica.
What industries do you work with?
We collaborate with broadcasters, agencies, brands, production companies, and NGOs, including clients like the BBC and United Nations.
How does Heehaw ensure project quality?
Our Edinburgh-based team combines technical expertise with creative storytelling, using a hybrid workflow to maintain high standards.
Are there tax incentives for UK-based projects?
Yes, our Scottish location allows clients to access UK tax incentives like the Enhanced AVEC scheme.
