Carse & Waterman Productions

Magic Beans

The next chapter in our New Year’s gift reveal is here! 🎉 By now, some of our parcels have started landing. Inside, you’ll find not just any M&Ms, but Carse & Waterman M&Ms—plus a handful with a single bright yellow magic bean tucked in for a bonus treat accessible via QR code. 🌟 What’s the deal with the beans? As creative problem solvers, we thrive on finding unique ways to communicate ideas. Visual comms is our main craft, but every challenge can have a variety of creative solutions. Instead of simply sending out an animation, we added a twist—using design on M&Ms to create a branded treat that’s both fun to enjoy and a reminder of the creative approach our studio loves to take. Let us know what you think and we have some spare so DM us. #NewYearsGift #CarseAndWaterman #MagicBeans #CreativeProblemSolving #AnimationAndBeyond #BrandedCreativity #StayTuned

Hootenanna Intro Sequence

We’re excited to share the intro sequence we created for the Hootenna, which takes viewers on a virtual tour of the six towns of Stoke-on-Trent before arriving at The Production House in Tunstall, where the magic happened. The song was written by Scott Ralph and Conrad Nelson, adding even more life to the journey. 🎶 Keep an eye out for the little Easter eggs we included—how many can you spot? 👀✨ Missed out on claybody theatre Hootenanna on New Year’s Eve? Don’t worry—it’s still available to stream on their website! 🎭 🔗 https://buff.ly/429TYDA Hope you enjoy! 🎥 #Hootenana #ClaybodyTheatre #AnimationDesign #StokeOnTrent #SixTowns #Tunstall #CreativeProduction #EasterEggs #TheatreAtHome #SupportTheArts #BehindTheScenes #MadeInStoke #SoundtrackMagic

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Earlier this week shared a sneak peek of the designs for our special New Year’s gift, which started making its way to clients and local businesses yesterday. Here’s where those designs ended up 🍬 But these are not just any old M&Ms... Stay tuned to find out more next week! Have a lovely weekend! #NotJustAnyM&Ms #CarseAndWaterman #CreativeTreats #ClientLove #ConnectingThroughCreativity #StayTuned #MadeWithCare #MadeInStoke

Our team had an amazing experience collaborating with Stoke and Staffordshire Careers Hub on this impactful video! It highlights an incredible local opportunity to support schools and inspire future generations across a range of industries. We also loved teaming up with Inspired Film and Video to capture live-action footage at JCB, featuring their teacher encounter. Thanks Naomi Baxter and Paul Williams for trusting us to bring your message to life. #VideoProduction #FutureGenerations #CareersEducation #SupportingSchools #SkillsForTheFuture #Partnerships #CommunitySupport #CreativeSolutions #VisualStorytelling #ImpactfulWork

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We love sending fun gifts every year to clients and local businesses! Christmas 2023 was a Carse & Waterman Advent Calendar. This time, for Christmas 2024, we decided to do things differently. Instead of sending festive gifts in December, we’re delivering a surprise in January 2025 to brighten up those dark winter days! To begin our process, Phase 1 focused on the design. We’re revealing that design now, but what’s it for? That’s still a mystery… stay tuned! Happy New Year! 🎊 #HappyNewYear #JanuaryBlues #NewYearNewIdeas #BehindTheDesign #CreativeIdeas #MysteryGift #WhatCouldItBe #DesignWithATwist

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Last week we had a fantastic time connecting with fellow local creatives, exploring how technology can bring our city to life! 🌆 Check out these cool AI animation tests we created on some of Hanley’s most recognizable landmarks during our walk around the city center. 🎨✨ #CreativeTech #StokeCreates #AIAnimation #Hanley #DigitalArt #Collaboration #CityInnovation

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The CreaTech scene in Stoke and Staffordshire is thriving, and we’re excited to see the growth and collaboration happening! Many of our fantastic collaborators will be at the next CreaTech event, showcasing the incredible creative digital work happening right here in Stoke. Join us—and plenty of other CreaTech professionals—on Thursday, 28th November at Potbank, Spode, for a pre-Christmas social. As a bonus, Rob Morrice, Chairman of Lesniak Swann, will be sharing his top strategies for growing a business. If you’re part of the industry—whether as an employee, employer, freelancer, or somewhere in between—this is your chance to connect and be part of Stoke and Staffordshire’s growing creative scene. Head over to LinkedIn to get involved! Just a heads up: this event is for people working in CreaTech only. No students, recruiters, or educators, please! https://buff.ly/3B1WBfz We’d love to see you there! #CreaTech #StokeCreates #CreativeDigital #Collaboration #GrowingTogether #StokeOnTrent #StaffordshireCreatives

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Excited to be back filming with Liv Mai Withey on an inspiring educational project for kids, collaborating with a wonderful client and a talented local actress. Stay tuned for more! 🎬✨ #EducationalMedia #KidsContent #CreativeProjects #FilmProduction #LocalTalent #VisualStorytelling #StokeCreates #TopSecret

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🎮 We’re thrilled to join Aardman Academy, Framescape, the Shared Prosperity Fund, DigitAll Collective, Stoke-on-Trent Council, and the UK Government in bringing this one off game development session to Stoke! This collaboration is all about equipping local talent with new skills and opportunities in the creative tech sector! #AardmanAcademy #Framescape #GameDevelopment #StokeCreates #SharedProsperityFund #DigitAllCollective #StokeOnTrent #CreativeTech

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Excited to be supporting British Ceramics Biennial and Framescape Stoke-on-Trent who are helping bring the action to Stoke High Street. Next event is 30th November! Experience some creative workshops open to the public from 10am-4pm (Framescape from 11am-3pm). Open Source is funded by the High Street Accelerator Project and has support from the Stoke-on-Trent City Council and @cartoonist.chrisaltham #StokeHighStreet #FamilyEvents #FreeEvent

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Commemorating a year of accomplishments, we reaffirmed our commitment to skill development with Stoke on Trent College at the AA Rosette Hammersley restaurant. Under the leadership of CEO & Principal Lisa Capper MBE, we celebrated the success of the Skills Ready, Future Ready initiative, highlighting increases in student admissions, adult education courses, and apprenticeship programs, as well as projects like the Stoke By Numbers campaign. We are privileged to work alongside our Skills Pledge Partners to broaden opportunities in digital and creative skills. Here's to ongoing success together! 🚀 #localandproud #siliconestoke #CarseWaterman #StokeColl #DigitalSkills

YMCA Unleash

We had an incredible time working alongside the YMCA North Staffordshire and a group of immensely talented young people who were enthusiastic about exploring Animation and Digital Art. Together, we turned our beloved movies into simplified children's picture books, drawing inspiration from classics like Twilight, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and The NeverEnding Story. Our Head of 2D, Ash Mountford, excelled in guiding the session, ensuring everyone was actively involved and gaining knowledge. #DigitalSkills #Animation #CarseWaterman #Framescape #YMCA