Choosing a corporate animation company can be difficult when many production companies describe themselves as leading, award-winning or the best. For this guide, we’ve taken an evidence-led approach.
We compared established Australian animation companies using publicly verifiable information, with the greatest weight given to two factors: verified customer reviews and demonstrated breadth of relevant corporate animation experience.
We also considered years in operation, notable client experience and publicly available pricing. To qualify, companies needed to currently provide corporate animation and demonstrate relevant work for organisations in Australia.
Google and Clutch ratings and review volumes where available.
How long the production company has been established.
Evidence of work with recognisable companies, government organisations and institutions.
Industries supported by at least five relevant animation or explainer samples in the company’s publicly available portfolio.
Publicly available pricing information, where available.
To distinguish demonstrated industry experience from general marketing claims, we only counted an industry where we could verify at least five relevant animation or explainer samples in the company’s publicly available portfolio or case studies. Industry claims, client logos and isolated projects were not sufficient on their own.
To distinguish demonstrated industry experience from general marketing claims, we only counted an industry where we could verify at least five relevant animation or explainer samples in the company’s publicly available portfolio or case studies. Industry claims, client logos and isolated projects were not sufficient on their own.
We reviewed publicly available information from company websites, Google Business Profiles, Clutch profiles, portfolios and published case studies. Review ratings, operating history, client experience, animation capabilities and available pricing were checked in September 2026.
Where companies publish different types of pricing information, we identify whether the figure represents an animation price, minimum project price or broader project cost rather than treating these figures as directly equivalent.
This article is published by 1 Minute Media and includes 1 Minute Media among the companies assessed. We have applied the same selection criteria to each company and used publicly verifiable information wherever possible. Pricing, reviews and service offerings can change, so readers should confirm current information directly with each provider.
The table below compares six Australian corporate animation companies using publicly available evidence across our five selection criteria.
| Company | Verified Customer Reviews | Years in Operation | Demonstrated Industry Breadth | Notable Clients | Pricing (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Minute Media |
Google: 5.0 ★ (140+) Clutch: 5.0 ★ (2) |
Since 2012 | Government • Healthcare • SaaS/Tech/B2B • Training/Education | Reserve Bank of Australia • NSW Health • Mitsubishi • AI-Media • Macquarie Bank |
$3K – $5K (1 min) |
| Punchy Studio |
Google: 5.0 ★ (29) Clutch: Not reviewed |
c. 2012–13* | Government • Healthcare • Education • NFP/Community | Australian Government • ANZ • KPMG • Westpac • Monash University |
$5K+ minimum* |
| Vidico |
Google: 4.9 ★ (55) Clutch: 4.9 ★ (58) |
Since 2015 | SaaS/Tech/B2B | Intelliworx • Forte • Arango |
$10K+ typical project* |
| Creativa |
Google: 4.9 ★ (29) Clutch: Not reviewed |
Since 2009 | Government | Victorian Government • RMIT • QBE • MYOB • Telstra Health | Pricing on request |
| Motion By Design |
Google: 5.0 ★ (13) Clutch: Not reviewed |
Since 2018* | Government • Healthcare | SA Health • SA Police • ResMed • Woolworths | ~$5K/min |
| Story Machine |
Google: 5.0 ★ (24) Clutch: 4.9 ★ (7) |
Since 2011 | Product | BHP • Telstra • AGL • Suncorp • Canva | $10K+ |
The six companies below all demonstrate established corporate animation experience, verified client work and relevant production capability. Their positions reflect our selection criteria, with the greatest weight given to verified customer reviews and demonstrated industry breadth.
Each company has different strengths. The profiles below explain the evidence behind their inclusion and the types of corporate animation work represented in their portfolios.
Website: 1 Minute Media Animation Production
Established in 2012, 1 Minute Media produces corporate animation across government, healthcare, SaaS and technology, B2B, training and education. Its work includes animated explainers, 2D animation, motion graphics, character animation and projects combining live action with animation.
1 Minute Media has produced more than 12,000 videos for over 950 organisations and has 140+ five-star Google reviews, alongside a 5.0 rating on Clutch. Its client experience includes the Reserve Bank of Australia, NSW Health, Mitsubishi, AI-Media and Macquarie Bank.
1 Minute Media demonstrates exceptional evidence across both of the criteria given greatest weight in this comparison: verified customer reviews and demonstrated industry breadth. Its portfolio clears our five-sample benchmark across government, healthcare, SaaS/Tech/B2B and training/education, while its verified customer reviews provide a substantial independent trust signal.
1 Minute Media created this animated video for NSW Health’s Get Healthy in Pregnancy program, using clear visual storytelling and character animation to communicate health information in an accessible and engaging way.
The project demonstrates how corporate animation can simplify important or sensitive information, guide audiences through key messages and create a consistent visual language for government and healthcare communications.
A typical one-minute 1 Minute Media corporate animation is approximately $3,000–$5,000, depending on factors such as animation style, scripting, illustration requirements, voiceover, complexity and deliverables. More complex animation and specialist 3D work can require higher budgets.
1 Minute Media’s position reflects the combination of its verified customer feedback and the breadth of its demonstrated corporate animation experience. Its 140+ five-star Google reviews provide a substantial independent customer signal, while its portfolio extends across government, healthcare, training, education, brand, SaaS and broader corporate communications.
Rather than review volume alone determining the ranking, these customer signals are considered alongside operating history, relevant client experience, animation capability and transparent pricing.
Website: Punchy Studio Animation
Punchy Studio produces animation and visual communications for government, healthcare, education and not-for-profit organisations. Its work includes animated explainers, educational content and communications designed to make complex or sensitive information easier to understand.
Punchy demonstrates particularly broad publicly visible animation experience, with projects for Australian government organisations, healthcare providers, universities and community organisations. Notable clients include the Australian Government, ANZ, KPMG, Westpac and Monash University.
Punchy demonstrates very strong industry breadth, clearing our five-sample benchmark across government, healthcare, education and NFP/community animation. Combined with strong verified customer reviews, this gives Punchy substantial evidence across the two criteria weighted most heavily in our comparison.
Publicly available profile information indicates a $5,000+ minimum project size. This represents a project minimum rather than a directly comparable one-minute animation price.
Website: Vidico Animation Production
Vidico is an Australian video production company founded in 2015, with a particularly strong focus on animation for SaaS, technology and enterprise marketing teams. Its animation services include explainers, product and app videos, 2D and 3D animation and motion graphics. Vidico currently describes its animation offering as focused on turning complex products and processes into clear stories.
Vidico has high verified review evidence, with a 4.9 rating from 58 Clutch reviews, alongside substantial publicly visible SaaS, technology and B2B animation work.
Vidico’s major strength in this comparison is its high verified customer review evidence, combined with strong demonstrated animation experience in SaaS/Tech/B2B. Its portfolio clears our five-sample benchmark in this area, giving Vidico strong evidence across the two criteria weighted most heavily in our ranking.
Vidico’s Clutch profile lists a $5,000+ minimum project size, with $10,000–$49,999 the most common project range across its reviewed projects. These figures represent broader project costs rather than a directly comparable one-minute animation price.
Website: Creativa Animation Studio
Creativa is a Melbourne-based video production and animation company established in 2009. Its animation services include 2D animation, motion graphics, explainers, character animation and educational content, alongside broader video production capabilities.
Creativa has worked with organisations including the Victorian Government, RMIT, QBE, MYOB and Telstra Health. Under our stricter industry-breadth methodology, Government currently clears the five-sample benchmark for publicly visible relevant animation work.
Creativa combines strong customer feedback with a long operating history and established corporate animation capability. Its publicly visible portfolio demonstrates substantial animation experience, although fewer individual industries currently clear our five-sample benchmark than 1 Minute Media and Punchy Studio.
Creativa does not publish a standard corporate animation price. Project pricing is provided based on the scope and production requirements of the brief.
Website: Motion By Design Animation
Motion By Design is an Adelaide-based animation and motion design studio producing corporate animation, explainers and motion graphics for organisations across Australia. Its publicly visible work includes projects across government, healthcare, technology, training and corporate communications.
Motion By Design has worked with organisations including SA Health, SA Police, ResMed and Woolworths. While its portfolio demonstrates relevant experience across several industries, no individual industry currently clears our five-sample benchmark for demonstrated industry breadth.
Motion By Design combines strong customer feedback with established corporate animation capability and relevant work across government, healthcare, training and technology. Its published pricing also provides useful transparency for organisations comparing corporate animation providers.
Motion By Design indicates that animation projects typically start from approximately $5,000 per minute, with pricing increasing for more complex animation and production requirements.
Website: Story Machine Animation & VFX
Story Machine is a Sydney-based video production company producing animation alongside live action and broader video content. Its animation work includes explainers, motion graphics and animated content for corporate, brand and digital communications.
Story Machine has worked with organisations including BHP, Telstra, AGL, Suncorp and Canva. While its portfolio demonstrates relevant animation experience across several sectors, no individual industry currently clears our five-sample benchmark for demonstrated industry breadth.
Story Machine combines verified customer feedback with established corporate and brand production experience. Animation forms part of its broader video production offering, providing organisations with the option to use animation alongside other video formats.
Publicly available profile information indicates a $10,000+ project minimum. This represents a broader project minimum rather than a directly comparable one-minute animation price.
The right corporate animation company will depend on your organisation, audience, objectives and the type of animation you need. When comparing providers, consider:
Comparing companies on these practical factors can help identify the provider that best matches the requirements of your particular project.
Looking specifically for a Sydney animation company? See our guide to the best corporate animation companies in Sydney.
Choosing a corporate animation company can be difficult when many production companies describe themselves as leading, award-winning or the best.
Corporate animation in Australia commonly starts from around $3,000–$5,000 for a one-minute animation, although costs vary considerably between production companies and projects. Pricing depends on factors such as animation style, custom illustration, scripting, storyboarding, voiceover, complexity, revisions and deliverables. Some companies instead work with minimum project budgets of $5,000–$10,000 or more.
A typical corporate animation can take approximately 4–8 weeks from briefing to final delivery, depending on the complexity of the project and approval process. Production generally includes scripting, visual development or storyboarding, voiceover, animation, sound and revisions. Larger or more complex projects may require longer production schedules.
Look for relevant examples of completed animation, verified customer reviews, experience with organisations or industries similar to yours, a clearly explained production process and transparent information about what is included in the quote. A substantial portfolio can also help establish whether a company has repeat experience rather than relying on a small number of individual projects.
Many corporate explainer animations are around 60–90 seconds, but the appropriate length depends on the audience, message and intended platform. A simple product or service explanation may work well at around one minute, while training, healthcare, government or more complex communications may require additional time.
Yes. Corporate videos can combine live-action footage with animation, motion graphics, text, diagrams or other visual elements. This can be particularly useful when a video needs to feature real people or locations while also explaining information, data, products or processes that are difficult to communicate through live action alone.
Corporate animation can include 2D animation, motion graphics, animated explainers, character animation, product and app demonstrations, infographic animation and 3D animation. The most appropriate approach depends on the communication objective, audience, brand style, production requirements and budget.
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