What Mosaic Films does

Mosaic Films is a London-based independent production company founded by Colin Luke and led by CEO Andy Glynne that specialises in creative documentaries and animated documentaries. Its core offering pairs first-person testimony from real subjects with hand-crafted 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, and mixed-media design — a methodology the company has refined over 20+ years since creating the original 'Animated Minds' series for Channel 4 in 2003. The portfolio spans feature documentaries (e.g., 'Out of Thin Air' for BBC Storyville and Netflix, 'Children of Las Brisas'), animated documentary series ('Seeking Refuge', 'My Troubled Mind', 'Animated Minds'), educational content for BBC Bitesize and BBC Teach, branded films for fashion and luxury clients, and books published through Hachette Children's Group and Wayland.

The company operates a B2B, project-based commissioned production model. Revenue is generated on a per-project basis from five primary streams: (1) UK and international broadcasters and streamers (BBC, Channel 4, Netflix), (2) charities and NGOs (MIND, Wellcome Trust, Action Aid, The King's Fund, DMI), (3) cultural institutions (Tate, Museum of London, Hampton Court Palace), (4) corporate brands (Belstaff, MR PORTER, Diageo, Finnebrogue), and (5) book publishing royalties. Distribution is handled entirely by clients; Mosaic does not sell directly to consumers. The Mosaic Family of production companies, which includes motion design studio MoMo, provides additional in-house motion design capacity. The company holds 3 BAFTAs, 2 Royal Television Society Awards, a Grierson nomination, and Annecy Animation Festival competition selection, and its work has been shown at MoMA New York, Toronto, Edinburgh, London, and Los Angeles film festivals. Geographic reach spans Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and South America, with historical offices in Moscow and Jerusalem.

Name

Mosaic Films

Legal name

Mosaic Films

Website

https://mosaicfilms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mosaic Films is a London-based independent production company that produces award-winning creative documentaries and animated documentaries for the BBC, Netflix, charities, cultural institutions, and corporate brands across the UK and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Documentary & Animation Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121), Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Social Issue & Advocacy Documentaries (MPADADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts & Culture Documentaries (MPADADAI), Historical, Biographical & Archival Documentaries (MPADADAE), 3D Product/Explainer Animation (MPAHACAD)

Keywords

• Animated documentary production
• Documentary filmmaking services
• Motion design content
• Educational video production
• Branded video content

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. Commissioned Broadcast Production: Mosaic Films produces commissioned content for major UK broadcasters, primarily the BBC (BBC One, BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Teach, BBC Learning, BBC Bitesize) and Channel 4, as well as international platforms such as Netflix. Projects span feature documentaries, documentary series, and educational content, generating revenue on a per-project commission basis.
2. Charitable and NGO Commissioned Work: Mosaic produces content for charitable organizations including MIND (mental health), Action Aid (global development), the Wellcome Trust and Maudsley Charity (health), the King's Fund (healthcare), and Development Media International (DMI, international health behaviour change). These commissions fund animation and documentary projects aligned with social mission goals.
3. Corporate and Brand Content: Mosaic produces branded content, animated campaigns, and digital films for corporate clients including Belstaff, Diageo, MR PORTER, Finnebrogue Artisan, Imperial College London, Pure Cremation, and Hampton Court Palace. These commercial commissions support the company's revenue alongside its documentary work.
4. Publishing and Book Sales: Mosaic publishes books written by or based on its visual content, including titles published by Hachette Children's Group (Mental Health and Me), Wayland (Seeking Refuge series, Living With illness series), and Creative Essentials (Documentaries: Creative Essentials). Books are sold through retailers such as Amazon, generating revenue from sales.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mosaic Films is a commissioned documentary and animation production company producing award-winning animated documentaries, digital animation/motion design content, and related book publications for UK and international clients. Its work combines real first-person testimony with hand-crafted and digital 2D/3D animation to communicate sensitive subjects such as mental health, refugee experiences, social justice, and cultural heritage for broadcasters (BBC, Channel 4, Netflix), charities (MIND, Wellcome Trust, Action Aid), cultural institutions (Tate, Museum of London, Hampton Court Palace), and corporate brands (Belstaff, MR PORTER, Diageo).

Product overview

Mosaic Films is a multi-award winning production company specializing in documentary and animation production. The company's core offerings consist of three main areas: Film & TV Production (documentaries and animated films), Digital Animation & Motion Design (short-form content for campaigns and educational purposes), and Books Publications (titles based on their documentary and animated work). Key product lines include the BAFTA-winning 'Seeking Refuge' animated documentary series, the 'Animated Minds' mental health series, 'My Troubled Mind' for BBC Teach, feature documentaries like 'Out of Thin Air' (Netflix/BBC) and 'Children of Las Brisas', and extensive BBC Bitesize educational content. The company has won 3 BAFTAs and multiple Royal Television Society Awards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MoMo: Motion design studio operating as part of the Mosaic Family of production companies

Products and services

• Film & TV Production Award-winning creative documentary and animated film production service for UK and international broadcasters, covering topics such as mental health, social justice, refugee experiences, education, and cultural heritage. Includes feature documentaries, documentary series, and observational films commissioned by BBC, Channel 4, Netflix, and other broadcasters.
• Digital Animation & Motion Design Animation and motion design short-form content production service for digital campaigns, including 2D and 3D animated content for educational and commercial purposes. Designed to engage audiences, stoke curiosity, and generate attention for charity campaigns, educational broadcasters (BBC Teach, BBC Bitesize), and corporate brands.
• Books Publications Publishing arm producing books written by or based on Mosaic Films' documentary and animated work, covering topics related to mental health (Mental Health and Me), refugee experiences (Seeking Refuge series: Ali's Story, Rachel's Story, Juliane's Story), and living with illness (Living with Leukaemia | Naomi's Story, Living with Epilepsy | Summer's Story, Living with Cystic Fibrosis | Jasper's Story). Books are sold through major retail channels including Amazon and publishers such as Hachette Children's Group, Wayland, and Creative Essentials.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80 million viewers reached with 'Physical Distancing Explained' across 6 African countries
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MoMo (Motion Design Studio)coreOthersMoMo is a motion design studio that is part of the Mosaic Family of production companies, sharing creative and operational synergies with Mosaic Films. The King's Fund commissioned MoMo (not Mosaic) for its Population Health animation, demonstrating the separate but related capabilities of the two entities under the Mosaic umbrella.
• Just Films (Cape Town)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJust Films (Cape Town) and Mosaic Films (London) partnered as co-producers on multiple DMI-funded campaigns including the WISH Project (5 PSAs on contraception for Eastern and Southern Africa) and Temzu Town (10-episode animated miniseries on sexual health). Just Films conceptualised story, setting, and cast, produced character and environment designs, and managed sound design and mix with a team of creatives in Southern and Eastern Africa. Mosaic Films storyboarded and animated the series in London, including final compositing and mastering.
• Point du JourminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPoint du Jour is a French documentary production company that co-produced 'Children of Las Brisas' alongside Mosaic Films and Invento Films, contributing to this feature-length documentary following young musicians from Venezuela's El Sistema programme.
• Invento FilmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvento Films co-produced 'Children of Las Brisas' alongside Mosaic Films and Point du Jour, participating in the production of this nine-year feature documentary project.
• The King's FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe King's Fund, an independent think-tank conducting research and analysis to inform UK healthcare organisations, commissioned MoMo (part of the Mosaic Family) to produce a Population Health animation. The project was developed from inception through to post-production and final delivery.
• We Are Not the MachineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWe Are Not the Machine (Kenya) co-produced 'I am Samuel' alongside Mosaic Films, with Toni Kamau and Pete Murimi serving as producers. The documentary was developed with Anita Norfolk as Development Producer at Mosaic.
• Wellcome Trust and Maudsley CharityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWellcome Trust and Maudsley Charity commissioned Mosaic to produce 'Animated Minds: Stories of Postnatal Depression', a series of five films highlighting personal stories of perinatal mental health issues, combining animation with personal testimony.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dogwoof: UK-based documentary distribution and production company with a strong catalogue of award-winning feature docs (e.g., 'Amy', 'Citizenfour'). Comparable in serving prestige broadcasters and streamers and in pivoting select titles into theatrical and digital release.
• Pulse Films: London-based premium production company producing documentaries, branded content, and music films for global streamers and brands. Overlaps with Mosaic in servicing BBC, Netflix, and corporate clients with high-craft factual storytelling.
• Final Cut for Real: Danish/UK factual production house producing award-winning observational and impact documentaries for broadcasters including BBC and Netflix. Compares to Mosaic on international, mission-driven documentary commissions and BAFTA-style recognition.
• Keo Films: London-based independent production company focused on factual documentaries and features for BBC, Channel 4, and international broadcasters — overlapping subject matter (mental health, social issues) and commissioning relationships with Mosaic.
• Studio AKA: Multi-BAFTA-winning London animation studio producing distinctive short-form animation and branded content. Overlaps with Mosaic on style-led animation, BBC commissions, and brand storytelling work.
• Aardman Animations: Bristol-headquartered animation studio with a long track record of BAFTA-winning short-form animation and documentary-adjacent content. Overlaps with Mosaic on combining animation with factual storytelling and on serving BBC and global brand commissioners.
• Passion Pictures: London-based production company renowned for hybrid animation and documentary work (e.g., 'Searching for Sugar Man', 'The Imposter'), with a comparable client mix of broadcasters, streamers, and global brands, and a similar BAFTA/RTS-winning pedigree.

Emerging players

• Silver Leaf Productions: UK independent production company producing feature documentaries for global broadcasters and streamers. Compares to Mosaic on factual commissioning, premium clients, and feature-doc format.
• Mitten Films: UK-based boutique studio producing animated documentaries on social and environmental themes. Highly comparable niche focus, smaller scale than Mosaic, and similar reliance on broadcaster and charity commissioners.

Broad incumbents

• BBC Studios (Documentary Unit): In-house BBC production arm commissioning and producing premium documentaries and factual content. A direct incumbent on Mosaic's primary commissioning relationship — represents both the largest client and a potential in-house alternative over time.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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