Mohawk Media were exceptional to work with, and anticipated ways of making the process more intuitively effective and more sustainably efficient for us. They took care of everything, and also gave expert input/suggestions to advance our concepts, while being incredibly responsive to the kaupapa of the work and vision. The final products were beautiful, detailed, and exceeded our expectations. They were excellent value for money – especially since we can use much of the material in perpetuity. We hope to work with them again on future projects.

Women's Refuge

Safehouses for Kids

Women’s Refuge required a short, engaging animation to play to kids when they arrive at a Refuge. The challenge was to make them feel welcomed, and demystify the purpose of Refuge for kids. The aim was to give a really brief, enthusiastic introduction to the ‘rules’ or concepts that are used throughout their stay.

The key audience is kids aged between 8 and 12 years old arriving in a safe house with their Mums. Research from the target audience has shown that ‘action figure’ type scenarios appealed to this age group.

The creative concept is based around two superhero kids and their Mum crash-landing at a safe house, which is a place they can rest and recharge their superpowers. The style is bold, modern and like a kids’ TV show to engage with a younger audience.

The characters had to reflect the diversity and demographics of the key audience. With kid’s drawings from Refuges in the artwork and a subtle funders reference.

The animation in English & Te Reo Māori uses young bilingual voices. With comic strip posters in a booklet and colouring-in sheets to give kids when they arrive at a Refuge.