Illuminated Film Company

​The Illuminated Film Company is a British animation house formed in 1993 by Iain Harvey. The Illuminated Film Company is located in Hammersmith, London. The building in which it is located obtains an edit suit, drawing facilities, computers, and line producing equipment. They are currently working on a project called ON ANGEL WINGS that is an animated story based on the book by Michael Morpurgo. It tells the nativity story from the point of view of a young shepherd. Productions include The World of Eric Carle (1993), T.R.A.N.S.I.T (1997) directed by Piet Kroon, A Christmas Carol - The Movie directed by Jimmy T Murakami, War Game directed by Dave Unwin and Little Princess series director Ed Foster. Three series of Little Princess were made for Channel 5's Milkshake slot in the UK, plus 2 half-hour specials. Illuminated Films also produced the animation special Prince Cinders (1993) and look after the rights for Father Christmas (1991).

(1993-)
Logo: A flash reveals a dark mint background and the words of the company's name floating around. The background then dims to black and a lens flare appears in the middle, while the letters turn black and the green part of the logo and the letters come together. The lens flare disappears and the logo then glows a bit, while "FILM COMPANY" (in spaced letters) fades in.

FX/SFX: Flash (for the green part and text fading in) and CGI (for the animation).

Music/Sounds: A 12 note flute-like tune.

Availability: Rare. Seen on the 2001 film Christmas Carol: The Movie. Also seen on The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Stories.

Scare Factor: Minimal to medium, the flash, the floating letters, the darkness and the glowing may catch someone off guard, but the flute style is actually relaxing.