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25/07/2025

🌊Kensuke’s Kingdom is coming to your screens!

Make sure you tune in to watch this timeless adventure when it airs on BBCOne on 3rd August at 3.35pm.

24/07/2025

Great news! Kensuke’s Kingdom will launch on BBC iPlayer on August 3!

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The BBC has acquired Lupus Films’ award-winning, hand-drawn animated feature film "Kensuke’s Kingdom" from distributor Modern Films, with the film sailing onto iPlayer and BBC One on 3 August.

Read more here: https://www.animationuk.org/news/bbc-acquires-bafta-nominated-animated-feature-kensukes-kingdom-from-modern-films/

18/06/2025

Incredible news! Kensuke’s Kingdom (Le Royaume de Kensuke) has been crowned the children’s favourite film of the year in France! 🇫🇷

We’re so proud to have been a part of this beautiful film and to see it resonate so deeply with young audiences.

🎉 The children of France have spoken - and they’ve chosen Kensuke’s Kingdom (Le Royaume de Kensuke) as their favourite movie of the year! 🇫🇷

We’re deeply touched to see how warmly the film has been received. A massive thank you to .jeunes for organising such an incredible series of screenings and for their amazing work nurturing the next generation of film lovers and creators.

22/05/2025

We had a great time teaming up with SEGA and Creative Assembly on the the Tides of Torment teaser trailer!

Huge shoutout to the amazing Bumpybox team; especially our Lead Animator Leon Dexter , and great animators Jeff Karrie and Arthur Deering Incredible work and dedication all around 👏🔥

Can’t wait for everyone to see the full trailer - coming soon!

22/05/2025

We had a great time teaming up with SEGA and Creative Assembly on The Tides of Torment teaser trailer!

Huge shoutout to the amazing Bumpybox team; especially our Lead Animator Leon Dexter, and amazing animators Jeff Karrie and Arthur Deering Incredible work and dedication all around 👏🔥

Can’t wait for everyone to see the full trailer - coming soon!

05/12/2024

🎉 Exciting news! Kensuke's Kingdom is NOW AVAILABLE on VOD in the UK, USA and Canada! 🏝️

Amazon
AppleTV/iTunes
DirecTV
DISH
GooglePlay
hoopla
Microsoft
PLEX
Spectrum
Verizon
YouTube Movies
VUDU

Join Michael’s unforgettable journey of survival, friendship, and discovery. Stream it today and share your favorite moments with ! 🎬❤️

🎥 Kensuke's Kingdom is NOW AVAILABLE on VOD in the UK, USA and Canada! 🏝️

We’re thrilled to share that our animated feature film is ready for you to stream. Below is the list of platforms where you can watch:

📍 Available Now:

Amazon
AppleTV/iTunes
DirecTV
DISH
GooglePlay
hoopla
Microsoft
PLEX
Spectrum
Verizon
YouTube Movies
VUDU

✨ Don’t miss this heartwarming family adventure!

26/07/2024

'Kensuke's Kingdom' is hitting cinemas across the UK next week! 🌟 We were thrilled to be a part of such an amazing film with Lupus Films. Join us on an unforgettable adventure as we bring Michael Morpurgo's beloved story to life on the big screen.

You can find out where to watch on the official Kensuke's Kingdom Website:
https://www.kensukeskingdom.com/where-to-watch/
(Chapter, ODEON Cardiff, Showcase Cinemas UK (Nantgarw), Maxime Cinema Blackwood, REEL Cinema Port Talbot Watershed and lots more)

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13/05/2024

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Bumpybox is crewing up! We’d love to see reels from WALES based artists for CG MODELING & TEXTURING, LAYOUT, ANIMATION and COMPOSITING at all levels. We’re particularly keen to hear from recent graduates looking for their first placement, and from artists with experience in Maya, Nuke and in particular Unreal Engine.

At the moment we’re only looking for Wales-based talent. Immediate start for some positions so apply today!

If you are Wales based, please send your SHOWREEL and DAY RATE to [email protected] and be sure to include the job title you are applying for in the email subject.

22/03/2024

Kensuke's Kingdom is coming to the Cardiff Animation Festival!!!

After winning the Grand Prize in the Audience Award at the New York International Children’s Film Festival, Winning three categories at the British Animation Awards, scooping the most prizes of any film in competition, and opening with incredible Box Office Figures in France and a premier in Japan…

Kensuke’s Kingdom is coming to Cardiff! For two days only at the Cardiff Animation Festival with a special Q&A with Bumpybox’s own Lead Compositor Neil Martin, along with Art Director Michael Shorten and Director Neil Boyle!

On the 27th and 28th of April, tickets are selling fast!
https://www.cardiffanimation.com/kensukes-kingdom
https://www.chapter.org/whats-on/caf-2024-kensukes-kingdom-pg?x-craft-preview=4wEk9aFXr5&token=mSIzpFnhbf0FzKa6C-_W5_sLDY_knSXK

Set up in 1971, we're an international centre for contemporary arts and culture | Sefydlwyd Chapter yn 1971, ac mae’n ganolfan rhwngwladol ar gyfer y celfyddydau cyfoes a diwylliant.

08/03/2024

Kensuke’s Kingdom has won Best Feature Film, among other awards at the British Animation Awards! Huge congratulations to the whole team at Bumpybox, Lupus Films and other collaborators!

31/10/2023

𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬! 𝐁𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐲𝐛𝐨𝐱 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠! We are looking for a number of talented individuals to help us on an exciting new TV series in the new year! (Jan-June) (𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 - 𝟐𝟒/𝟏𝟏/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑)

All applicants must be based in Wales with a remote setup.

𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 (𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫, 𝐌𝐢𝐝, 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫) - Wales based with remote setup
Strong acting skills and good comedic timing is required. You must be self motivated and comfortable working on a fast paced show. Good communication skills and experience in Maya are essential. FTrack and Studio Library experience would be beneficial.
https://www.bumpybox.com/vacancies/animators-grad-junior-mid-senior-wales-based-remote

𝐂𝐆 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 (𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬) - Wales based with remote setup
We are looking for a talented generalist who will model bespoke assets as well as procuring and repurposing assets online, and set dressing environments. A self-directed individual with good communication skills.
https://www.bumpybox.com/vacancies/cg-artist-all-levels

𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 - Wales based with remote setup
This role requires a good eye for detail and the ability to follow instructions well, as well as good problem solving skills. The project will be rendered with Unreal Engine, therefore experience with Unreal Engine is ideal, however Maya lighting experience will be also considered. Good communication skills are essential.
https://www.bumpybox.com/vacancies/lighting-artist-wales-based-remote

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 - Wales based with remote setup
Must have a good understanding of Nuke and compositing skills such as rotoscoping, colour correction and the 3D workspace. This role requires a good eye for detail and the ability to follow instructions well as well as good problem solving skills. Good communication skills are essential. Photoshop and Unreal experience is a bonus.
https://www.bumpybox.com/vacancies/compositors-wales-based-remote

If you think you’d be a good fit, please send a Showreel and your Daily Rate to 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭@𝐛𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐲𝐛𝐨𝐱.𝐜𝐨𝐦 with the job role as the subject line i.e. ‘Graduate animator, Junior animator, mid animator or senior animator, Generalist, Lighting artist, Compositor’

NOTE: As these are remote roles, a Windows PC is required to run our pipeline. If you are applying for a graduate role and do not have this equipment please include this in your covering email. If successful the company can loan equipment to graduates.

𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 - 𝟐𝟒/𝟏𝟏/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑
https://www.bumpybox.com/careers

17/05/2023

Exciting news! We've made a brand new website! 🎉🎬

Head over to www.bumpybox.com to see what we've been working on and some exciting new projects coming soon!

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Thanks to the very talented Luke Inderwick for all the hard work in developing the website!

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