Annamations
This is my world of imagination — where objects and characters come to life. I pour my heart into everything creative: books, graphics, videos, apps — from paper to screen.
Anna Stylianidou
Every project is built piece by piece — with patience, passion, and a little bit of magic.
What I love creating
I create 2D and 3D animation for TV, film, games, apps and digital campaigns — from character performance to motion graphics and HTML5 banners. Every frame is a chance to breathe life into an idea I believe in.
From traditional painting to digital art — I love storyboards, book illustration, character design and visual development. Each medium is another way for me to tell a story with heart.
I'm Anna Stylianidou — an animator and illustrator from the sunny Mediterranean island of Cyprus. I've created artwork and animation for children's TV series, short films, children's books, educational video games and mobile apps. My work moves from traditional painting to digital art and everything in between, guided by each project's needs and whatever sparks my inspiration. What I love most is bringing stories to life — finding creative ways to inspire, educate and entertain young audiences is what keeps me going every day.
When a project calls for more hands, I bring together talented specialists and freelancers I trust — but every Annamations piece carries the same love for the craft that I put into my own work.
My journey so far
Animator · Illustrator · Motion designer
Global brands I've worked with
15 global collaborations
I've spent over eighteen years doing what I love — bringing ideas to life through animation, motion graphics and illustration. Honestly, I still get excited every time a character takes its first breath on screen. That feeling has never really left me.
A big part of my career has been working with global brands and the agencies that serve them — environments where creativity has to meet high standards, tight deadlines and teams spread across time zones. Through studios in the US and UK, I've contributed to campaigns for Microsoft, Ford, Capital One, Xbox and many others: from the first sketch and storyboard through to animation, editing and final delivery. I know that world well — how to communicate clearly, deliver reliably, and care about every frame even when the clock is ticking.
Parallel to that, I built Annamations — my own studio — taking on everything from TV spots and e-learning to mobile apps and illustrated books. Along the way I've worked with Dell, Pearson, the UNDP, Telefonica and public institutions here in Cyprus. Running my own practice taught me to see the whole picture: creative direction, client relationships, production — and knowing exactly when to bring in the right collaborators.
My roots go back to game studios in the UK, where I was promoted twice in three years at Gusto Games and worked on published titles for PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo. Before that, a chapter in Spain on a children's TV series, and years of studying and teaching animation in Cyprus and the UK. Each step added something — technical rigour from games, storytelling from broadcast, patience from teaching the next generation.
Today I move between 2D and 3D animation, illustration and motion design — from HTML5 banners to character performance — always exploring new tools, including AI-assisted workflows, without losing the craft at the heart of it. Whether it's a global brand campaign or a personal passion project, I bring the same thing to the table: care, clarity, and a genuine love for making things move.