Blacklist Creative

What Blacklist Creative does

Blacklist Creative is a London- and Amsterdam-based creative agency and production studio founded in 2016, specializing in entertainment, streaming, and gaming brands. Its core offering is an end-to-end creative production stack spanning cultural strategy, creative origination, storyboarding, film and video production, motion graphics, 3D animation, experiential design, key art and visual identity, and multi-platform digital content, delivered by an in-house team supplemented by Rook, a proprietary AI tool for cultural decoding and trend anticipation.

The studio differentiates through IP-authentic, franchise-grade creative, demonstrated by canon-correct anamorphic 3D screen animations for Lucasfilm/Disney (Star Wars: Andor at Outernet London, TRON: Ares at Piccadilly Circus), Hologauze projection mapping at Tower Bridge for Paramount+, and large-scale experiential campaigns for Lionsgate across 30+ countries. Production capacity is a key technical capability, with documented output of 2,227 localized assets across 12 European markets in six weeks for SkyShowtime and ongoing 300+ assets/month retainers with both SkyShowtime and Adult Swim Europe.

Commercially, Blacklist operates a bespoke project-based pricing model with quoted specifications, standard 50% upfront / 50% on completion terms, and 30-day invoicing, supplemented by recurring retainers with select enterprise clients. Customer base is concentrated in entertainment, streaming, broadcasting, and gaming verticals (Disney, Paramount+, SkyShowtime, Lionsgate, Nickelodeon, Adult Swim, Paradox Interactive, All3Media/Silverback Films, Videoland/RTL Nederland), engaged through direct sales and long-term partnerships. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding.

Name

Blacklist Creative

Legal name

Blacklist Creative Ltd.

Website

https://blacklistcreative.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Blacklist Creative is a London- and Amsterdam-based creative agency and production studio serving entertainment, streaming, and gaming brands with end-to-end creative production, 3D animation, experiential campaigns, and proprietary AI-driven cultural insight.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Creative Production Services

NAICS

Graphic Design Services (541430)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Content & Creative Studio for Creators (Concepting/Production) (MPAAAHAD)

Keywords

• Creative agency services
• Video production
• Motion graphics
• Experiential marketing
• Brand content production

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Creative and Production Services: Blacklist Creative generates revenue through bespoke creative services including video production, motion graphics, photography, and creative origination. Fees are based on project specification and provided via detailed quotations. Standard payment terms are 50% upfront on project commencement and 50% on completion. The agency also engages third-party suppliers (studio space, specialist kit, presenters, actors, voice-over artists) as part of project delivery, with costs passed through to clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Blacklist Creative is a creative agency and production studio producing marketing and brand content for the entertainment, streaming, and gaming industries. Its work spans video production, motion graphics, photography, digital and social content, 3D animation, key art and visual identity design, and immersive experiential campaigns. The studio also operates an in-house AI tool called Rook used to decode culture and inform creative strategy for client campaigns.

Product overview

Blacklist Creative is a full-service creative agency specializing in entertainment and gaming brands, offering a comprehensive suite of creative production services including video production, motion graphics, photography, digital content creation for multiple platforms, experiential marketing activations, 3D animation, social content creation, and key art/visual identity design. The agency's offerings are delivered through an in-house team of cultural strategists, creatives, and designers based in London and Amsterdam studios, supplemented by their proprietary in-house AI tool called Rook that supports strategic and creative decision-making.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Video Production Services End-to-end video production services for entertainment, streaming, and gaming brand campaigns, including promotional films, brand spots, and campaign assets for global rollouts.
• Motion Graphics Motion graphics and animated content design for marketing campaigns, title sequences, and brand storytelling across digital, social, and broadcast channels.
• Photography Services Campaign, editorial, and key art photography services for entertainment and gaming brand launches and ongoing marketing needs.
• 3D Animation 3D animation services producing campaign visuals, in-world content, and animated assets for entertainment, streaming, and gaming brands.
• Key Art and Visual Identity Design Design of key art, posters, and visual identity systems for film, series, and game marketing campaigns.
• Social Content Production Production of short-form, multi-platform social content for entertainment and gaming marketing campaigns, including creator-style, behind-the-scenes, and platform-native formats.
• Experiential Marketing Campaigns Design and production of immersive experiential activations, world-building experiences, and live events for entertainment and gaming brand launches, including anamorphic 3D screen and Hologauze-based installations.
• Digital Content Production Production of digital marketing content, including online video, interactive assets, and digital-first campaign materials, for entertainment and gaming brands.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered 2,227 unique assets across 12 European markets in 6 weeks for SkyShowtime
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Disney Studios UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Blacklist partnered with Disney Studios UK for the TRON: Ares launch, delivering projection mapping at The Venue near Piccadilly Circus, a bespoke anamorphic Lightcycle sequence on the Piccadilly Lights triggered live by Jared Leto, and adapting brand creative for Samsung, Coca-Cola, Ducati, and IMAX to sit within the grid environment. Also partnered for Star Wars: Andor Season 2 campaign at Outernet.
• Lucasfilm / Industrial Light & Magic (ILM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor the Star Wars: Andor Season 2 launch, Blacklist worked directly with Lucasfilm and ILM to develop a canon-correct 3D animation of the TIE Avenger for Outernet London's anamorphic screen. Every frame required ILM and Lucasfilm review and approval, ensuring TV-perfect animated renders indistinguishable from the source material.
• Paramount+coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlacklist partnered with Paramount+ to execute the Dutton Ranch launch via a large-scale Tower Bridge projection using Hologauze technology. The activation brought the Montana-Texas feel of the Yellowstone franchise into central London, tied to a promo tour and immersive fan screenings.
• LionsgatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlacklist partnered with Lionsgate for the international theatrical release of The Housemaid, creating a 'campaign in a box' global pop-up experience toolkit deployed across 8 countries. Also partnered for Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping global gardens across 30+ countries.
• SkyShowtimecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlacklist serves as a 360-degree production partner for SkyShowtime, delivering the November Price Promotion campaign (2,227 assets across 12 markets in 6 weeks), the MARSHALs European launch (1,087 assets across 8 territories in 24 hours), and ongoing retainer providing 300+ assets per month for EMEA social channels.
• NickelodeoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlacklist partnered with Nickelodeon to create Extraordinary Me, a live-action interstitial series spotlighting real kids. The partnership has expanded to include Operation Pawsome, Heroic Hounds, and SpongeBob's 25th anniversary content.
• Videoland / RTL NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlacklist has an ongoing partnership with Videoland/RTL Nederland, delivering multiple campaigns including Rippers Crack the Code influencer activation, De Kluis XL experiential vault installation, and The Life Trail mental health awareness installation at Westfield Mall of the Netherlands.
• Adult Swim EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlacklist operates an ongoing retainer with Adult Swim Europe, delivering over 300 assets per month for EMEA social channels. Includes Rick and Morty Season 8 campaign (500+ assets, 3M+ YouTube views), with creative support for various IP and events including original creative, reels, clip cuts, memes, and interactive activations.
• Paradox InteractivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlacklist partnered with Paradox Interactive to create a seven-part animated lore video series for Europa Universalis V pre-launch. Collaboration with Ritzy Animation for historically accurate, stylised hand-drawn animation.
• Marvelous Games / Story of SeasonsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlacklist partnered with Marvelous Games to design a Pine Hoverfly character for Story of Seasons DLC, supporting the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland's conservation efforts. 100% of DLC proceeds go to real-world Pine Hoverfly conservation.
• Done + DustedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlacklist served as the visual architect for Done + Dusted's Fame Factory immersive IP concept, producing investor-ready 3D renders and concept art to demonstrate the multi-room celebrity experience for stakeholders and investors.
• All3Media / Silverback FilmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlacklist was commissioned by All3Media to create the key art and visual identity for Parenthood, a landmark natural history series from Silverback Films narrated by David Attenborough. Deliverables included series key art, episodic key art for five episodes, and a flexible design system scalable from billboard to digital banner.
• END. / TIMEXminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlacklist was commissioned by END. to create 3D renders and social assets for the TIMEX Skeleton watch launch. Campaign focused on the watch's mechanical engineering through blueprint-to-build storytelling, delivered across homepage banners, editorial imagery, and static and motion assets.
• ARIAN GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlacklist worked alongside ARIAN GmbH to expand an initial US activation concept into a cohesive international campaign for Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, enabling over 30 countries to participate with flexible installation options.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Mill: London-headquartered production studio offering film, VFX, design and experiential content for global brands and entertainment IP. Closely comparable in service mix (production + post + creative) and entertainment client roster.
• Framestore: Award-winning creative studio with offices in London and beyond, producing VFX, immersive experiences and digital content for entertainment and brand clients. Comparable in scope of entertainment work and multi-territory execution.
• Buck: Independent design and motion studio producing brand experiences, film, and digital content for entertainment, gaming and tech clients. Comparable in motion graphics, 3D animation and storytelling craft for major IP.
• Unit9: London-based experiential and interactive production studio building immersive brand experiences, installations and campaigns for global entertainment and FMCG clients. Comparable in experiential activation capability.
• Nexus Studios: London-based creative production studio working across film, animation, interactive and experiential for entertainment and brand clients. Similar boutique scale, IP-led creative approach and entertainment-sector focus.
• Tool of North America: Design and creative production studio with deep entertainment and gaming client work spanning title sequences, trailers and integrated campaigns. Comparable in entertainment-focused creative production.
• Imaginary Forces: Creative studio and design company specializing in motion design, title sequences, brand identity and experiential content for entertainment clients. Comparable in design-led entertainment marketing.

Broad incumbents

• Mother London: Independently-owned London creative agency with broad entertainment, culture and brand work. Comparable as a London-based independent creative shop, though operates at larger scale and across non-entertainment verticals.
• Droga5 (Accenture Song): Global full-service creative agency with significant entertainment, gaming and streaming client work. Comparable in entertainment brand-building, but at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• BBH (Bartle Bogle Hegarty): Long-established London creative agency producing brand campaigns, content and experiences for global entertainment and consumer clients. Comparable in creative-led entertainment campaigns but with broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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