A week left to cast your vote! We’re really excited that a film we made with Seescape has made it through to the next round of the Smiley Charity Film Awards 🙌

Voting closes 23 April. Your vote counts
smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/vision...

"Going to the doctor feels like prepping for an exam."

Two days to go until #MOVESummit - so here's a clip from 'Waiting Room,' our research animation being screened at the conference on Thursday!

Thank you to the funders and all the young women who helped write Erin's story 🌟

Thank you to ESRC and @nihrsphr.bsky.social for funding the project and to the University of Bristol for choosing us for this exciting project!

Watch the full film via the link in our bio or watch it at MOVE on the 19th in the 'Commissioned Animation' category ✨️

#MOVESummit #YoungWomensHealth

'Waiting Room' is part of a research and training project led by @bristoluni.bsky.social and the Scottish Government.

Only 30% of young women in Scotland report having positive experiences with healthcare professionals. It's time for that to change 💪 (2/3)

We’re delighted to share that our short film ‘Waiting Room’ is being screened at MOVE Summit 2026! ​​🌟

🧵 (1/3)

This powerful film about the exploitation of garment workers in the UK fashion industry was based on research conducted by GCU lecturer Erica Charles. It was animated by the wonderful Kevin Rob Morris.

You can watch it now on our website 🔗 mediaco-op.net/projects/the...

Our animation 'The Stories We Wear' won Best Animated Short at Cannes Short Film Festival 🏆

This happened all the way back in September, but it was hard to find a moment to properly celebrate the win. Now it's January, 2026 is in full swing, and it's about time we shared the big news! 🎉

Only a few days left to vote for 'Visions of Hope' in the Charity Film Awards 2026!

We made this brilliant heritage film for Seescape to celebrate 160 years of life-changing support in Fife 🌟

Watch the film and vote on the Charity Film Awards website 🔗 smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/vision...

Visions of Hope - 160 Years of Seescape's Journey in Fife Produced by Media Co-op and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the 16-minute film is fully accessible, featuring audio description, subtitles,…

The film merges animation, archive, and live-action. And it's been nominated for #CharityFilmAward! 🏆

Watch and vote below 👇

Seescape has been changing lives with compassion, creativity and vision in Fife for 160 years. We helped them tell their story with a beautiful heritage film ❤️

It's too long to share in full (too much good stuff!) but you can find the link in the thread below 👇

#NationalLottery #HeritageFund

🎥 Brand Film
There are 12.5 million people in the UK with a criminal record. Behind every number is a person, a family and a future. Everyone deserves the chance to turn the page.

🎥 Stigma
A sentence ending doesn’t mean life goes back to normal. This film highlights the barriers created by stigma and the strength found in community and lived experience.

🎥 Fear
The fear of the unknown can take over but hearing from someone who has been there can help show the way through.

🎥 Isolation
When everything feels overwhelming and you don’t know who to turn to, one conversation can make you feel understood and less alone.

Four new short animations for the @nextchapterscotland.org.uk 💛

People affected by the justice system deserve support, no matter where they are in the process. NCS does wonderful, necessary work - as evidenced by the powerful testimony of some of the people they work with 🗣️

Taking part in research [subtitles] YouTube video by Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health UoM

Since today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, check out this video we co-created with five young people. It was funded by the @nihr.bsky.social Mental Health TRC Mission (hosted by @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social) www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJF0.... Thanks @profminnis.bsky.social and @mediaco-op.bsky.social

It's been a wee while! We've been very busy with exciting new projects, which is exactly why we're now hiring for a new Studio and Production Manager!

Read the full job description and find out how to apply at mediaco-op.net/news/studio-...

This #WorldEntrepreneursDay, we celebrate small businesses driving positive change.

12,000+ SMEs have used our Think Business, Think Equality tool to advance gender equality.

Based on their feedback, we're launching an improved version with new topics, updated guidance & better user experience.

The Stories We Wear - media co-op The powerful account of Haina, a migrant in Leicester, as she is drawn into and exploited by the fashion industry.

Watch it on our website, or catch it in person in London on the 30th August 🔗 mediaco-op.net/projects/the...

The Stories We Wear is going to the Cannes Short Film Festival! 🏆

This powerful film was based on research conducted by @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social -
we're very proud that this animation is getting the love and recognition it deserves.

media co-op's own Louise & Lucinda are the guest speakers at Pride Peers LGBTQ+ Networking in Glasgow tonight!

Hear about their decades of queer activism, and watch some media co-op short films 🌈

Book your place now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pride-peer...
#LGBTGlasgow

How do we work better together with our shared values, to benefit both people and planet? 🌍

Hear from Louise (founder of media co-op and worker.coop) and other brilliant social impact businesses TOMORROW at @socialenterprise.scot's seminar!

Book your spot here: tinyurl.com/socentscotse...

Ever seen an animation storyboard and thought: "Wait, is this it?” 😳

Don’t worry, that rough sketch is just the beginning! Storyboards map out the key moments in a film - they’re not final!

Peep our storyboard for @thre-equal.bsky.social vs the finished product 👇
mediaco-op.net/projects/thi...

Some of our favourite projects are the lo-fi ones - the ones with paper and pens and a whole lot of creativity ✏️

This #stopmotion animation was made with young carers from Argyll and Bute. They knew what they wanted to say - we're thrilled we were there to help them say it! 🌟

Breathe in, breathe out 😮‍💨

We made this guided meditation for RASASH (rasash.org.uk) back in 2022 - a great example of how animation can be used for more than just explainers and cartoons.

#InternationalSelfCareDay

Do you, or someone you know, fit this description? Contribute to PhD research!

Unlike a lot of other creative agencies, our commitment to social good isn't just lip-service.

We're a not-for-profit workers' co-operative AND we only work with charities and public sector orgs. That means we're fair, democratic, and community-focused 🌟

#EthicalAdvertising #CharityComms

The energy and excitement of @cooperativesuk.bsky.social Co-op Congress last week reminded us of this campaign video we made for West Midlands Ownership Hub year 👇

We cut four social media clips from the longer 4 minute film: we'll be sharing more in the coming weeks for #IYC2025! #BePartofIt ✊

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Thanks to Rochdale Council for hosting Co-op Congress 2025 in their spectacular newly refurbished Town Hall. Can't believe the ceilings were once painted over! 🎨

@cooperativesuk.bsky.social #CoopHeroes #CoopFortnight #IYC2025 #Rochdale