Animation Studio Manchester

Manchester Animation Services

So what makes Tricks the perfect studio for your animation services in Manchester? We understand that every animation starts with a story, a story like Manchester. Animation is about being able to tell a story where cameras can’t reach and text alone won’t deliver. Animation is all about reaching people where they are paying attention, and capturing it when they aren’t. 

We are providing 2D & 3D animation services in Manchester with over a decades background in animation and design, working with leading industrial partners. Partners that include Astra Zeneca, Biogen, Kearney, EDF renewables to create content that informs, inspires, and delivers results.

Our Manchester Animation Studio Home

Home to the first computer, the university which split the Atom and of course, Granada Studios it’s only right that Manchester became our flagship animation studio home. Here, we blend tradition with cutting-edge creativity to deliver standout animation that communicates your message in ways that live-action simply can’t.  

Manchester’s vibrant creative scene is unmatched, making it one of the UK’s premier hubs for media, design, and storytelling. The city’s spirit of innovation and collaboration is woven into every project we produce. From the artistic legacy of Lowry and the poetic voice of John Cooper Clarke, to the global influence of The Smiths and Oasis, Manchester is a city built on stories. Add in world-class sports, musical theatre, and a culture of entertainment, and you have the perfect setting for a leading animation studio.

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The Tricks Guide To Manchester

Since the early 90s, Manchester has been on a mission to evolve into something that meets the name it has carved out for itself in recent years. The skyline is a telling tale of a place in constant evolution. From the Victorian architecture to the modern glass towers, Manchester hasn’t stood still and that’s only a good thing for a company like ours. 

Take the magnificent John Rylands Library, housing centuries-old manuscripts, and the striking Urbis building, home to exhibitions celebrating everything from architecture to football, if you were to look for anything that told a story, a story like a Manchester animation studio could, then this would be it. 

How about areas like Castlefield which still have their Roman fort or the Salford Quays which are home to some of the biggest media developments of the last 50 years in the UK. There are the post-industrial ancoats which boast creative agencies and co-working spaces which strike the perfect balance between fun and business or the deep city centre where Deansgate feels like a mini-Brooklyn and the Spinningfields feels like it could be modern Asia. 

Or what about the theatre and spectacle of football? Whether it is the Hough End playing fields famous for hosting over 100 amateur games a weekend to the operatic scenes at Old Trafford and the Etihad, football and sports, as discussed earlier, are a huge part of the cultural scene in Manchester. 

And then, there’s the shopping. Manchester may not have the climate of Milan, Paris and Madrid but it has shops that rival it in unique appeal and the big names that like to be present on every successful high street. 

What about restaurants and bars? Well, Manchester is not lacking in either. It’s one of the fastest growing cities in Europe and if you want to go out for any kind of food and drink, from pizza to himalayan curries, you can. There is something for everyone and that's why Tricks is proud to be a leading animation studio in Manchester. 

Our Manchester animation studio based in the heart of the northern quarter leads us to another quick tip for those looking to chill, play or even do business in the area… it has a bit of everything and thats what has made this former bohemian night spot a 24/7 hotspot of the city; mixing post-industrialisation architecture with modern - some brutalist - buildings. Like us, the Northern Quarter is that bit different and if you're looking for an animation studio Manchester then you’ve come to the right place.

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Activities In Manchester

So you’re looking to do something in Manchester but you’re not sure what? As the best animation studio in Manchester we have seen and done it all… and told the story of the city too through our unique animation style for customers in and around the city.

Boasting an impressive array of museums, Manchester is one for those hunting culture as well as a good martini espresso! The Manchester Art Gallery and the Science and Industry Museum showcase art, innovation, and history whilst the independent cinemas and picturehouses across the city, such as HOME Manchester and the independent screens in the Northern Quarter, regularly screen foreign films - perfect for those wanting to crush their love for nordic noir or Kurusawa honour. 

Curious minds don’t just stop at the culture part of this tour however. Famed for the music scene, anyone who wants to visit the city can do it whilst also grabbing front seats at The Ritz to The Deaf Institute whilst world headliners can be found between the Apollo Theatre and the iconic stadium, MEN Arena and now, the newly opened Co-Op Arena which is in the Emirates Park. 

And what about food and drink you ask? As an animation studio in Manchester we may know a few spots or two but, importantly, we advise this… Manchester thrives on new openings so it’s always best to keep an eye out on the businesses where readers and viewers give their recommendations. Follow Manchester Finest for the best top tips in the city! 

We’ve spoken about culture, food, destinations and even top food and drink spots but what about having some sporting fun yourself? Padel is making an absolute play in the city - no pun intended - with little spots appearing in between the skyscrapers and the former industrial mills. It’s estimated that Padel will be the biggest participation sport in Manchester by 2030.

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Our Manchester Animation Studio

Our Manchester Animation studio is located in the northern quarter of the city in Ancoats. A former industrial heartland with suburban housing providing the blueprint for the industrial revolution across the country, Ancoats today boasts of the most eclectic and diverse range of creative industries and use of urban regeneration. 

In fact, when you visit our offices you will see all of this. From the Rochdale ship canal to the mills which were erected and now standing tall amongst all of the buildings which have been transformed into co-working offices and modern lofty apartments the way Tony Wilson once imagined Manchester could be. 

It’s no wonder that we, as an animation studio in Manchester, have found a home here.

Looking To Hire A Local Video Animation Agency?

Our Manchester animation office is located at Jactin house, Ancoats which is easily accessible via car, train and Manchester airport which is just 20 minutes away in a taxi. 

If you’re ready to collaborate with a Manchester-based animation agency that understands the city’s creative DNA, Tricks is your go-to partner. We combine local insight with global expertise to deliver animation that elevates your brand and connects with your audience every time

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