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brainstorm

Brainstorm is a Dutch television show specifically made for children where you go through a series of experiments. Kids dive into the mysteries of the brain, showcasing the incredible capabilities of the human mind. From exploring memory and perception to understanding emotions and decision-making, each episode offers a fascinating insight into how our brains function.

In great collaboration together with The Media Brothers, Notion was asked to produce all the graphical content and animations for this tv show.

To enhance understanding, we’ve crafted explanatory animations and graphics, that brings every experiment to life in an engaging and accessible manner, designed specifically for children to understand easily.

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“Why do you feel safer when you lie in bed?”

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format

The show follows a consistent format of questions and answers. It begins by posing a question related to the episode’s subject, such as “Why do you feel safer when you lie in bed?” Midway through the show, the answer is revealed. This engages young viewers, encouraging them to think about possible answers throughout the episode.

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design

The Brainstorm logo was designed to seamlessly integrate key elements of the brain, combining playful colors and to engage children, while maintaining a scientific touch to ignite curiosity and learning.

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dopamini

Dopamini is a silent but expressive character who brings the brain to life. With animated arms and eyes, it simplifies complex topics, making learning fun and engaging for young minds.

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dopamini

Dopamini effortlessly morphs into diverse characters, from director Steven Spielberg or a dental practitioner to a beachside influencer. Even embodying the iconic Superman. It’s versatility knows no boundries, ideal to explain difficult subjects in a simple way.

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bumpers

Excited to watch an episode of Brainstorm and dive into the fascinating world of the brain? It’s available on NPO Start

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director

Erik Leutscher

DOP

Rutger Groenhuijsen

agency

Notion

"Nalatenschap" is a heartfelt campaign film for Save the Children that introduces legacy giving as a way to support children beyond one’s lifetime. The film follows two Dutch donors who have chosen to include the organization in their wills, sharing their personal motivations and reflections on what it means to leave something meaningful behind. Interwoven with powerful footage of children around the world, the story connects their decision directly to its real-world impact. Alongside the main TV commercials, we also created intimate portrait films that offer a deeper look into the lives and values of these donors.

samsung installer

Director

Sander Janssen

Role

Visual effects

Agency

Bruut Amsterdam

Samsung launched a campaign to recruit new heat pump installers, portraying them as heroes. Notion contributed to the visual effects in these videos, resulting in a fresh and tech-savvy look and feel. The campaign aims to highlight the vital role of installers in advancing sustainable heating solutions.

Director

Erik Leutscher

DOP

Rutger Groenhuijsen

Agency

Notion

While people with type 2 diabetes often track daily numbers like glucose levels, steps, and weight, the film highlights the hidden values that silently shape their future. It raises awareness of the increased risk of kidney damage in people with diabetes type 2 and the importance of early attention and prevention. Produced as part of a nationwide awareness campaign for Diabetes Vereniging Nederland, in collaboration with the Nierstichting and Diabetesfonds.

Director

Ivan Boljat

Role

Visual Effects

Agency

Nosh Foodfilms

This campaign was designed with flexibility in mind. The bottles and cans of the new Starbucks products were added in post-production, allowing Starbucks to use the campaign globally in a cost-effective way, tailored to the needs of each market.

Director

Erik Leutscher

DOP

Rutger Groenhuijsen

Agency

Notion

For Sanofi we made a cinematic portrait of Kattis, whose life is turned upside down by a cancer diagnosis. Set in the calm landscapes of Umeå Sweden, the film follows her journey through treatment, a stem cell transplant, and a difficult recovery, highlighting the vital role of mental support alongside physical healing.

Video editor

Erik Leutscher

Production Company

Notion

Creative

Dieuwer Bulthuis

Help Children Survive the Winter is an urgent awareness and fundraising campaign for Save the Children, highlighting the devastating impact of extreme cold on children worldwide. Through stark and emotional storytelling, the campaign shows how winter conditions can be life-threatening for the most vulnerable. The films call on viewers to take action by donating, turning awareness into direct support. We produced the full campaign, including television commercials, online videos, and digital banners, all designed to mobilize help and give children a better chance to survive the winter.

Director

Ivan Boljat

Roles

Animations and Visual Effects

Agency

Nosh Foodfilms

We produced this animation for Starbucks as part of their Ready-to-Drink campaign, bringing the can to life with bold, dynamic motion. The visuals were also scaled into a large-format billboard in Thailand, extending the impact from screen to street.

Director

Erik Leutscher

DOP

Rutger Groenhuijsen

Production Company

Notion

For Sanofi we made an intimate portrait of Elke, whose life changes drastically after surviving cancer and undergoing a stem cell transplant. Set in the streets of Ghent, the film sheds light on chronic Graft-versus-Host Disease (cGVHD), a serious and often invisible condition that can develop long after transplantation. Created for cGVHD Day, the film aims to raise awareness and help patients and healthcare professionals recognize the signs sooner, because timely action can make a crucial difference.

Director

Jorrit Stolman

Roles

Visual Effects

Agency

Nosh Foodfilms

Built for adaptability, this campaign was produced without final packaging on set. By adding bottles and cans later in post, Starbucks can roll out the work worldwide efficiently while customizing it for each local market.

director

Sander Janssen

roles

Visual Effects

DOP

Erik Zwiers

In this concept Outsmart Gravity, forklifts become an unseen force shaping the world around them. We never show the machines themselves — only their power, precision, and impact of their movement. The result is a film that turns industrial performance into pure visual storytelling.

efteling wensbron

Agency

Notion

Director

Erik Leutscher

DOP

Rutger Groenhuijsen

A wishing well in Efteling, a magical place where millions of visitors annually donate to Save the Children's important 'Team Up' program. On behalf of Save the Children and in collaboration with Efteling, we have created a cheerful short film to promote this special location.

guided biofilm therapy

Agency

Wenneker

Creative

Martijn van Kuilenburg

Roles

Animations

Guided Biofilm Therapy, a revolutionary product in dentistry. A technique that must be seen by specialists within the industry. This product is brought to life with a colourful and friendly-looking 3D animation. Together with the great team of Wenneker.amsterdam, we have made this animation to showcase the functionality and unique properties of each product.

samen uit, samen thuis

3D artist

Ivar Winkel

Creative

Erik Leutscher

Producer

Fremantle

That it's never too late to make an attempt to find true love is demonstrated by RTL 4 in the new tv-show 'Samen uit, Samen thuis?' In this show a number of people over 45 get the chance to make their dream trip to a place that has been on their bucket list for years - along with three potential love interests. For Fremantle Nederland, we developed a complete broadcast package.

tommy hilfiger watches

Agency

Wenneker

Creative

Oscar Asmoarp

3D artist

Ivar Winkel

Tommy Hilfiger, global fashion brand and also creator of stylish contemporary watches, launched an incredible new line of trendy watches. Together with Wenneker.amsterdam, we made these films entirely in 3D zooming in on the smallest details showing the beauty of these watches.

echte gooische moeders

Platform

Videoland

Roles

Animations & grading

Producer

No Pictures Please

Echte Gooische Moeders. The group of girlfriends from ‘Het Gooi’ have been a direct hit in ratings since the start of the show, and continue to score season after season. From the very first season, we have been involved. We developed the format's broadcast package, and our colorists graded every episode.

prangende vragen

Producer

Joost André

Roles

Full production

Agency

Notion

The Dutch Red Cross's online explainer format has long been a rich source of information and current events. This is an entertaining and visually appealing format for which we, as the producers, laid the foundation and continue to manage the entire production to this day, commissioned by and in collaboration with the Red Cross.

hue LowVolt outdoor

Director

Daniel Gallenkamp

Roles

Animations

Agency

Lukkien

With HUE, you bring the crème de la crème not just into your home, but also into your garden. Top-tier smart lighting for outdoor use. In collaboration with Lukkien, we created various promotional and explanatory video's to promote this new line of colourful lighting products.

syrian youth

Director

Rutger Groenhuijsen

Roles

Full production

Agency

Notion

Since the outbreak of the war in Syria in 2011, there has been a large influx of refugees, including many children. These children are often traumatized and scarred by the war, carrying stories with them forever. We've produced this video to promote a study on the mental health of Syrian children in the Netherlands.

elke dag 1

Director

Erik Leutscher

Camera

Rutger Groenhuijsen

Agency

Notion

Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are often considered the same, but nothing could be further from the truth. Living with type 1 is fundamentally different, presenting a significant daily challenge that patients cannot escape. We developed a three-part portrait series featuring various patients, capturing the diverse aspects of their experiences in a caring way.

On the road again TVC

Director

Erik Leutscher

DOP

Rutger Groenhuijsen

Agency

Scherpschutters

Feenstra, always on the move towards a sustainable future. As a leading installer in the Netherlands, they pave the way for sustainability, crisscrossing the country. From large projects to homes, together with their team of cheerful and diligent technicians, they work hard on this important mission. This fact formed the basis for our commercial, which we developed from start to finish with our strategic alliance Scherpschutters.

dillema video's

Director

Erik Leutscher

DOP

Rutger Groenhuijsen

Agency

TEN Content Agency

Just 30 minutes of walking per day is already a big win for your mental and physical health. A healthy lifestyle starts with yourself. What choice will you make? That is the basis of this campaign for Zorg van de Zaak. In collaboration with TEN Content Agency, we have developed this series of short dilemma videos.

steel de showroom

Director

Erik Leutscher

Camera

Rutger Groenhuijsen

Agency

Notion

In 'Steel de Showroom,' interior-influencers are tasked each episode with transforming an empty showroom into a fantastic dream home in a short time. For Lumz, we produced this entire series of nine episodes.

Half an American

Director

Bram Endedijk

Roles

Post Production

Producer

WNL

This documentary follows Cor and Wanda, all they know about their fathers is that they must have been Black American soldiers. Half an American tells the history of World War II and discrimination in the USA and the Netherlands, seen through the eyes of people who have experienced it themselves. Notion was responsible for the complete post-production for this documentary.

2DOC: oorlogskinderen

Director

Bram Endedijk

Roles

Post production

Producer

WNL

"Oorlogskinderen", Dutch for war children, follows four individuals who were born just after the Second World War and have suspected their whole lives that their unknown father was a soldier. The trail leads to Canada, America, and France. But only thanks to the latest DNA techniques the mystery is finally solved. Who was their father? Notion was responsible for the complete post-production for this documentary for WNL.

Brainstorm

3D artist

Ivar Winkel

Creative

Erik Leutscher

Producer

The Media Brothers

Brainstorm, a scientific kids TV-show where everything revolves around your brain and mind. In this interactive program, 3D animations play a prominent role to explain difficult subjects, we produced all the graphical content for this show including the leader.

usb docking

Agency

Wenneker.amsterdam

Creative

Pim Hermans

Roles

Animations

Also getting tired of all those cables on your desk? Philips monitors now have the functionality to connect all your devices via a single cable, quite neat right? Together with the great team of Wenneker.amsterdam, we have created this animation to explain the features of this functionality.

college voor de rechten van de mens

Director

Erik Leutscher

Camera

Rutger Groenhuijsen

Agency

Notion

When you hear Human rights. What do you think of? Probably violations elsewhere, but even in the Netherlands, human rights are under pressure. For the Dutch Human Rights Commission, we developed the brand film and produced it from start to finish.

south sudan

Director

Rutger Groenhuijsen

Roles

Full Production

Agency

Notion

South Sudan, a country with many challenges from hunger and poverty to floods and conflicts. Children, unfortunately, often fall victim to this bleak situation. Save the Children is committed to protecting children in South Sudan. Together with the organization, we traveled to produce various content for a campaign in the Netherlands aimed at awareness and fundraising.

ukrainian children

Director

Rutger Groenhuijsen

Roles

Full Production

Agency

Notion

Since the onset of the conflict in Ukraine, many people, including many children, have fled. They find refuge in various parts of the world, including Italy, where they are cared for. To support a major study on the mental health of children, we captured their stories on-site and created a content package for Save the Children.

10.000 meisjes naar school

Director

Daniël Herter

Roles

Post Production

Agency

Fremantle Media

Education, the best investment in a girl's future. One would think it should be obvious, yet, unfortunately, it often isn't. Cordaid started a campaign to raise money, the goal was to send 10,000 girls back to school. In great collaboration with Fremantle Media we did all the post production for this project.

ProBlend

Agency

Wenneker

Creative

Martijn van Kuilenburg

Roles

Animations

Together with Wenneker.amsterdam we have made this animation to show the strength of the motor and the sharpness of the blades of this blender. By only showing the blades and the motor, this video can be used as a generic film for multiple products.

GAMMA Goudjacht

Director

Erik Eijgenstein

Roles

Post-Production

Agency

TEN Content Agency

Through this campaign, GAMMA is giving away a gold bar worth 25 thousand euros. The gold bar is hidden somewhere in the Netherlands. Whoever finds the gold bar first gets to keep it. For this campaign, TEN Content Agency developed a fictional promo. Notion took care of the post-production. From the edit to VFX & grading.

tuurlijk tvc

Director

Erik Leutscher

Roles

Full Production

Agency

Scherpschutters

Taking an extra step... Natural for Feenstra technicians, but really appreciated by the customer. This is the basis for a campaign we developed for Feenstra: 'Tuurlijk'. In this TV commercial, the emphasis is on the human touch, with recognizable interactions with customers setting the tone. In addition to the TV commercial, the campaign consists of online, social, and radio commercials. From concept, creation, production to post, together with our Scherpschutters alliance we have taken care of everything.

rtl 4 ident albert heijn

Agency

Lukkien

Creative

Yannick van Oort

Roles

Animations

The Easter brunch, an annual tradition enjoyed by many Dutch people. Around these holidays, Albert Heijn traditionally launches a relevant campaign. We have created this ident for RTL4, which is shown at the beginning and end of a commercial break.