We’re back! And yes, it’s still (just about) acceptable to say Happy New Year. In this edition of the BearJam Vlog, we’re kicking off 2023 with bold thinking, creative energy, and a healthy dose of pistachios.
This month’s vlog explores the meaning of being bold — both in life and in video production — and gives you a peek into the latest projects, plans, and predictions from the team at BearJam, one of London’s leading animation and live-action video content studios.
Here’s what we cover in this episode:
🍛 Dishoom Lunch Pots Promo – We headed to Dishoom’s Canary Wharf kitchen to film vertical video content designed specifically for Instagram Reels, promoting their new delivery-only lunch pots. The edit’s already live, and we’ve got four more tasty cuts on the way. (Spoiler: the crew lunch was a real highlight.)
💻 Cybersecurity Animation for Fortra – Our motion design team is storyboarding a new suite of animated explainer videos for global cybersecurity brand Fortra, tackling complex topics like risk and ransomware with clarity, style, and creativity.
🎥 Love Island Meets Just Eat – We were recently on set with Tasha and Andrew for a campaign with Just Eat and Mischief PR, proving again that we know how to merge branded content with pop culture to drive social engagement.
🌍 Climate Passion Project – Between client projects, we’re also developing a creative campaign tackling climate change apathy — a bold internal initiative aimed at sparking conversation and action.
🎞️ New Showreels (Yes, Plural) – We’ve refreshed our main BearJam video production showreel and cut a brand new animation and motion graphics reel. If you're scouting for a partner that combines strategic storytelling with standout visuals — have a peek.
👀 Dream Clients & Studio Goals – We asked our team who they’d love to work with this year. The answers might surprise you. If you’re from one of those dream brands… let’s make it happen.
📈 2023 Video Trends – James has written a blog breaking down the top video trends for 2023, including:
AI-integrated workflows
Creative vertical video
Glossy UGC-style content
Growth in virtual production
SEO-optimised silent video
(You can read it now on the BearJam Insights page.)
🤖 AI-Generated Outro – In true 2023 fashion, we handed over the vlog’s closing words to two AIs — one to write it, the other to deliver it. You’ll want to see how that turned out...
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At BearJam, we’re passionate about creating video content that’s bold, strategic, and built for real-world results. From branded campaigns and motion design to social-first formats and AI-enhanced workflows, we’re here to push what video can do — with purpose, precision, and personality.
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