Apola Express is a motion design and creative studio based in Fitzrovia, London — creating 3D animation, brand motion, commercial film and visual effects for brands and agencies across the UK and internationally.
Founded in London, Apola Express is a boutique motion design studio built by storytellers, technologists and obsessive craftspeople. We work across 3D animation, visual effects, commercial production and brand motion — for clients ranging from global financial institutions to West End theatrical productions.
Being London-based means we work at the intersection of finance, technology, fashion and culture — industries where visual communication is taken seriously and quality is non-negotiable. Our clients expect the best. We deliver it.
We work with clients directly, alongside agencies and as white-label production partners — fitting seamlessly into any pipeline, wherever you are in the world.
Studio Address
APOLA EXPRESS LTD
4th Floor, Silverstream House
45 Fitzroy Street, Fitzrovia
London W1T 6EB
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Area
Fitzrovia, Central London
5 minutes from Oxford Street
Animated identities, motion guidelines and brand films for London's most ambitious companies.
→ 02 Commercial & ExplainerProduct launches, explainer films and campaign content for technology and financial brands.
→ 03 3D & VFXPhotorealistic 3D animation and visual effects at broadcast quality — built in our London studio.
→ 04 Title SequencesCinematic opening titles for film, TV, documentary and live events across the UK.
→ 05 AI-Assisted ProductionMachine speed, human judgement — AI-integrated motion design for clients who need more, faster.
→ 06 Agency PartnerWhite-label motion production for London agencies — your brief, our hands, your credit.
→We've worked with some of the world's most recognisable brands — Vodafone, Samsung, Citi Bank, Fitch Ratings, Nokia, Van Cleef & Arpels and Guerlain — alongside London agencies and independent productions. Our work spans finance, technology, luxury, entertainment and beyond.
You work directly with the people making your project — no account managers, no handoffs, no juniors learning on your budget.
Competitive London pricing with output that matches the world's top motion studios — because we've worked alongside them.
Independent studios move faster. We adapt to your timeline, your process and your way of working — without the agency overhead.
We integrate AI tools where they genuinely improve quality and speed — giving you more for your budget without sacrificing craft.
Common questions from clients looking for a motion design studio in London.
We're based in Fitzrovia, central London — Silverstream House, 45 Fitzroy Street, W1T 6EB. That puts us a short walk from clients in the West End, Soho, Marylebone and the City. We're easy to reach and happy to meet in person.
Yes — a large part of our client base is outside London, both across the UK and internationally. The full production process — briefings, reviews, approvals and delivery — works seamlessly remotely. Being London-based means we're available across UK and European time zones without issue.
We're a studio. Apola Express is a professional motion design practice with a core creative team and a network of trusted specialists — composers, voiceover artists, live action directors — we bring in when a project requires them. You work with a consistent team throughout.
Brand motion, commercial film, title sequences, 3D animation, VFX, explainer videos and motion guidelines. We work primarily with B2B brands, technology companies, financial services firms and creative agencies. See our services pages for the full range.
Usually with a conversation — a brief call or meeting to understand the project, the timeline and what a good outcome looks like. From there we'll put together a proposal with approach, timeline and budget. No commitment required to have that first conversation.
Technology, financial services, fintech, professional services and consumer brands. We also work with advertising and creative agencies as a production partner. Our work spans brand motion, product launches, explainer films and broadcast-quality commercial production.
Tell us about your project. We respond within 24 hours and always start with an honest conversation about whether we're the right fit.