Meet the Exhibitors .
Aesthetica
Aesthetica is a British media organisation founded in 2003. The publication takes a global view of contemporary visual culture, featuring icons such as Isaac Julien, Iris Van Herpen and Marina Abramović. Today, it is a multi-platform that reaches over 550,000 readers and includes the BAFTA-Qualifying Aesthetica Film Festival, Creative Writing Award and the Aesthetica Art Prize, alongside trailblazing initiatives such as Reignite, the Creative Business Skills Academy and the UNESCO Media Arts Expo.
Art Is My Career
Art is My Career is a creative design studio that is making a real difference in the lives of young people. The company works to boost the brand profiles of their clients and boasts an impressive portfolio of stellar work across a diverse set of businesses, such as Chocolate & Co, The Folly and York Terrariums. An important pillar of the organisation is their ongoing commitment to establishing accessible pathways for the next generation to progress from education into the creative industries.
AY-PE
AY-PE produces riveting multimedia installations for institutions such as Bletchley Park and the Science Museum. The company is behind some of the UK’s most talked-about shows, from Kensington Palace’s Crown to Couture exhbition, which showcased over 200 iconic outfits, to Life in the Roman Army at the British Museum, which The Guardian called “one of the warmest encounters with individuals from the past you could ever hope for.” AY-PE builds connection through storytelling.
Beckview Studios
Beckview Studios is an independent residential recording and music production studio based in North Yorkshire. With a focus on capturing each artist’s unique sound, the studio offers expert audio production in a custom-treated, creatively inspiring space. Beckview provides a supportive environment that encourages experimentation, guiding artists from concept to completion. Profits from the business support creative, confidence-building workshops for children and young artists in York.
Bright White
Stories are at the heart of Bright White. The award-winning creative agency is on a mission is to help communities and individuals share their unique perspectives by developing memorable and engaging experiences. Over the years, the company has worked with significant international heritage organisations such as, Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature, Kew Gardens, The National Science and Media Museum, The Norwegian Oil Museum and The National Holocaust Centre and Museum.
Button Down Productions
Button Down is a factual TV production company, making narrative-driven work for broadcasters such as the BBC and Channel 4, alongside content for brands, such as Cadbury, Dyson, Sky and Wired. They are recipients of the Channel 4 Indie Award for Documentaries, an accolade that highlights their ongoing commitment to telling authentic stories with heart and humour. This is clear in their most recent project, BBC 3’s Brickies, alongside a new commission for Channel 4 which will air shortly.
Carly Jay Design
Carly Jay is an interior designer with over 15 years’ experience creating spaces for children and young people, including work for museums like Eureka! Now launching her own company, she focuses on designing joyful, functional environments that promote wellness, creativity, and connection. Carly’s ideal projects include paediatric healthcare facilities, playful learning spaces, school wellness areas, and café-bars. Her child-centred approach ensures young voices shape the spaces made for them.
Crafted on Marz
Crafted on Marz specialises in bespoke fabric props that bring imagination to life. Led by a passionate textile artist, the studio creates handcrafted pieces for film, theatre, museums, and immersive exhibitions. Since 2019, they’ve delivered high-quality, custom props for clients across the UK, Europe, and the USA—combining artistry, technical skill, and a love for storytelling. Each project is approached collaboratively, ensuring every piece is tailored to enhance the narrative and captivate audiences.
EmAble
EmAble, a York-based company founded by Joanne Nicholson and her son Matthew Rhodes, creates adaptive clothing designed to empower and comfort individuals undergoing medical treatments. Inspired by the loss of Joanne’s daughter and Matthew’s sister, Emily, the company shines a light on the often-overlooked emotional impact of illness—particularly the loss of self-worth and confidence. EmAble’s designs aim to ease medical procedures while restoring a sense of dignity.
Hijinks Studios
Hijinks Studios specialises in 2D animation, with a strong track record of work in the culture and heritage sector. As a team of award-winning animators, they bring creativity, energy, and expertise to every project, managing the full production pipeline from concept to final delivery, including both pre- and post-production. Past clients include Jorvik Viking Centre, Channel 4, and York Archaeology. Their storytelling-led approach creates engaging and historically authentic animations.
Innovate Educate
Innovate Educate Ltd partners with businesses, heritage, and cultural organisations to engage audiences in creative and meaningful ways. They specialise in sharing stories through audience research and engagement, strategic learning reviews, the design and delivery of imaginative learning programmes, and the development of learning plans to support funding bids. Their work also includes the evaluation of heritage projects with training and facilitation.
Iris Graphics Creative Studio
Iris Graphics is a team of highly skilled creatives with over 20 years of experience in branding and design. They know what it takes to make a brand stand out, working with a wide range of businesses across the UK—from high street retailers to law firms and tech companies. Always exploring new and innovative ways to bring ideas to life, Iris Graphics combines fresh thinking with the latest technology to deliver impactful, engaging results that captures attention and communicates effectively.
Maximalist Limited
With over 15 years of combined experience in the games and VR media industry, Maximalist bring passion for gaming and commitment to excellence in VR development to every project undertaken. Clients range from game studios and universities to government agencies and organisations across the private and third sectors. Maximalist believe in fostering long-term partnerships built on trust and collaboration; delivering outstanding value for consumers’ investment.
Odyssey Works
Odyssey Works is a creative venture focused on performance and communication. It applies acting techniques to help professional actors stay audition-ready, support new actors in developing their craft, and enhance workplace communication, such as presentations. The company also produces innovative, immersive theatre experiences that place the audience at the centre of the action. Each project is rooted in a belief that storytelling and presence are powerful tools for connection, and transformation.
One-To-One Development Trust
One to One has been pioneering the use of digital media in community arts for over a decade. Today, the award-winning charity is recognised as a leading force in harnessing technology to engage, empower, and inspire communities through creative projects. They work on delivering impactful films, apps, websites, and digital tools with partners including national cultural institutions, local authorities, universities, museums, sports clubs, voluntary organisations, and international NGOs.
Orillo
Orillo is a York-based, award-winning production company that makes a range of film content, including advertising, documentary, music and features. For more than 15 years, the team has been building relationships and delivering work for world-class, international clients across industries. They have worked with everyone from big-name brands, such as Adidas, Beats by Dre, BT Sport, Gumtree and Pepsi to Brit Award-winning musician Rag ’n’ Bone Man and singer-songwriter Samm Henshaw.
Pilot Theatre
Pilot Theatre is bringing technological advancements to the stage. The international touring theatre company is at the forefront of XR storytelling. It is known for the VR landscape project Monoliths, which screened at BFI London Film Festival and Melbourne International Film Festival. Pilot is also committed to creating high-quality, interactive experiences for younger audiences, with national touring projects that include Noughts & Crosses, Tenacious Women and A Song for Ella Grey.
Pollen Studios
Pollen Studio has been in business since 1973, providing audio, film, image and interactive software to clients all over the world. They helped deliver the original Jorvik Museum and Oxford Stories, amongst other prize nominated projects. Pollen Studio recently premiered content at The Sphere in Las Vegas, making them the first company outside the USA to onboard with the Madison Square Garden team to deliver engaging media with over 16K resolution and 167,000 individual audio channels.
The Production Dept.
The Production Dept. creates impactful digital content that transforms ideas into results. Specialising in the travel, corporate, charity, and government sectors, they develop strategies that connect with audiences and address real business challenges. With an agile approach and a network of top creative talent, they streamline production to deliver standout content—on time and with purpose. Their vast range of clients include UN Women, Jet2holidays, Etihad Airways and many more.
Production Park
Production Park is a premier purpose-built studio for film, TV, commercials, product launches, and events. It hosts Yorkshire’s first LED virtual production studio with over 3,000 modular LED panels. The site includes Europe’s largest rehearsal studio for major arena tours. Their clients include top names from the global pop and rock scenes. Facilities include on-site accommodation, smaller studios, production offices, and dining.They’re backed by industry leaders like TAIT, ROE Visual, and 4Wall.
Revolution Software
Revolution Software is a longstanding indie-game studio based in York. For 30 years, they have been pushing narrative driven adventure games forward. The Broken Sword series is the most-known example, with The Smoking Mirror’s remastered edition getting over four million downloads upon release. The studio also frequently works together with Watchman creator Dave Gibbons and their most recent and infamous collaboration was the groundbreaking 3D cyberpunk thriller, Beyond A Steel Sky.
Schiewe Ceramics
In January 2024, Sarah Schweie decided to pursue a lifelong passion and become a ceramic artist. Driven by a desire to recreate the deep emotional connection art can evoke, each piece is designed to reflect the unique stories and individuality of the people they represent. Every creation is bespoke, celebrating difference and personal expression. Profits from the business support creative confidence-building workshops for children in York, providing them with a safe and inspiring environment.
This Film
Producer, Director and Editor Katie Greenhalf began her career at Yorkshire Television before spending a decade in London, producing films for leading brands including British Airways, Range Rover, and Sky. In 2010, she returned to her native Yorkshire to establish her own production company: This Film Production Ltd. The company is dedicated to creating films driven by integrity and creativity, serving a diverse client base — from social enterprises to global financial institutions, and many others.
Thin Ice Press
The journey began in 2017 with the founding of an on-campus letterpress teaching and research studio. This laid the foundation for StreetLife, an ambitious project that brought traditional printing back to the heart of York. In late 2023, the team soft-launched the Centre for Print, assembling a talented group, hosting workshops and away days, and welcoming its first members. By 2024, the Centre had moved into a permanent home in a historic venue, marking an new chapter in its evolution.
Viridian FX
Viridian is a VFX powerhouse based in the North of England. It specialises across both “invisible effects” for high-end TV and film, as well as in-house experimental storytelling projects. Over the years, Viridian has become one of the UK’s leading studios, bringing captivating worlds to life, from the Golden Globe-winning House of The Dragon to The Infernal Machine, starring Guy Pearce. The company’s clients include big name streaming platforms, such as Apple TV+, HBO and Netflix.
