bafta award winning animation studio
Since 1996
about
Claire Underwood (Pictures) and David Hodgson (Words) have been creatively collaborating for more than two decades. In that time they've worked on over 120 projects, for clients including the BBC, Channel 4, ITV, Cartoon Network, MTV, Disney, eOne and Hit Entertainment.
Being early pioneers of interactive animation, Pesky started out making playful, immersive, entertainment for CD-Rom then the web. As Flash trailblazer’s they grew a successful business in the niche area of internet animation. This paved the way to developing interactive TV ideas, which in turn led them to develop TV series.
Pesky’s career highlights include…
‘Boj’ - a 52 x 11 minute pre-school series shown on CBeebies and worldwide. Pesky developed licensed products with several partners and helped design ‘Giggly Park’ adventure playground at West Midland Safari Park.
‘The Amazing Adrenalini Brothers!’ - started as shorts for CBBC, before becoming a 78 x 7 minute series shown in over 80 countries worldwide and winning major honours, including a coveted BAFTA.
‘The Invisible Network of Kids’ - a TV series concept that Claire and David pitched at Cartoon Forum. It was further developed and produced into a half hour series by French producer Samka.
Pesky’s philosophy has always been to create playful entertainment for children of all ages. Claire and David continue to work on fresh concepts as they diversify into new areas.
people
CLAIRE UNDERWOOD - DIRECTOR
Claire likes to make new friends – literally – she’s dreamed up countless characters!
Since gaining a first class honours degree in animation, Claire has built up over 25 years of experience as a director. She has also designed for print, licensing and interactive media, as well as for television.
Claire won a BAFTA for her role as series director on The Amazing Adrenalini Brothers.
Keen to nurture new talent, Claire has been a mentor, lecturer and curriculum advisor on various courses.
When not doodling at her desk, Claire can be found playing guitar and singing… and strolling on the South Downs with her fluffball dog, Biscuit.
DAVID HODGSON - PRODUCER
David is the ideas guy with a rare skill for getting big dreams to come true!
A former child psychologist, David has an MA in Education from the University of California, Berkeley. He first began devising new forms of animated entertainment after studying interactive design. (Another Master's degree, this one from University College London!)
David won a BAFTA for his role as series producer on The Amazing Adrenalini Brothers.
He is an active member of BAFTA and has been a judge in the short animated film and best preschool animation categories.
David (aka Hodge) has recently discovered the joy of pilot gig rowing and can be found sploshing about on the high seas most weekends!