Three trailblazing creative companies – ThunderHawk, Krygon Studios, and ImmersivEye – have taken up residency at MediaCity’s state-of-the-art Content Studio facility, following its successful launch earlier this year.
Founded by Salford University graduate, Matt McHugh, ThunderHawk is an animation studio that thrives at the intersection of motion design, 3D, VFX and AI. With clients such as Manchester United, Hasbro and JD Sports, ThunderHawk has firmly established itself as one of the North West’s premier motion studios. With its new home at MediaCity, McHugh is eager to push boundaries even further, reinforcing Manchester’s status as a powerhouse in digital media.
Bringing 15 years of industry experience, Bradley Harris leads Krygon Studios, a digital art and animation company specialising in high-end character animation and 3D art production. The studio delivers work across a diverse range of sectors including AAA games, TV, film and virtual production, contributing to globally recognised projects and franchises such as Disney, UFC, the MSG Sphere and Ghost Town Games. Now embedded within MediaCity’s new Content Studio, Krygon Studios is positioned to collaborate with like-minded innovators and further establish its reputation as a leading force in cutting-edge digital art.
Helmed by award-winning director and creative technologist Steve Moyler, ImmersivEye is a cutting-edge studio specialising in AI-driven filmmaking, virtual production, motion graphics, and immersive storytelling. With a passion for blending artistry with technology, Moyler’s vision for ImmersivEye at MediaCity includes pioneering new forms of digital storytelling and collaborating with fellow creatives to shape the future of immersive media.
Looking ahead, the creative trio plan to leverage their expertise through organised workshops, mentoring programmes and student initiatives to cultivate emerging talent and contribute to the continuous growth of the region’s creative landscape.
Naomi McCardle, Content Studio manager said: “It’s fantastic we have three incredible creatives embedded in this space – this move further cements MediaCity’s goal to be a vibrant destination for innovation, where world-class talent is nurtured, and groundbreaking creative projects take flight.”
The Content Studio offers a diverse range of cutting-edge creative facilities including, light, dark and podcast studios and more and is open to prospective tenants Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, although booking is required.
