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Bring dreams to light

Artist-led immersive storytelling

Bright Side Studios is an artist-led studio creating immersive storytelling through projection and animation. We collaborate with museums, festivals and cultural destinations to transform buildings, landscapes and interior spaces into shared narrative experiences.

Selected clients and collaborators

Light Shows & Landscape Projection

We create large scale projection and animated light experiences for forests, landscapes and outdoor environments. Working alongside event and production partners, we develop the visual storytelling that transforms natural settings into immersive nighttime journeys.
Architectural Projection Mapping

Story led projection mapping for buildings, landmarks and public spaces. Through animation and moving image, architecture becomes a living canvas for festivals, cultural events and city celebrations.
Visitor Experiences & Cultural Installations

Immersive installations for museums, galleries, distilleries and visitor attractions. We collaborate with cultural organisations, architects and designers to translate stories, heritage and place into engaging visual experiences.
Narrative Animation & Moving Image

We create original animation and moving image for immersive environments, exhibitions and projection experiences. Working across animation, motion graphics, film, archival imagery and 3D visual worlds, we craft story-led visuals that transform buildings, landscapes and exhibition spaces.
Interactive Installations

Interactive installations that invite audiences to explore, play and participate. Using responsive visuals and sensory interaction, we create moments where visitors actively shape the experience.
Immersive Environment Design

Artist-led development of immersive exhibitions and environments. We shape the creative vision of a project or collaborate with curators, designers and cultural partners to bring immersive spaces to life.

Explore Our Work

Story. Animation. Experience.

At the heart of our work is story.

As artists, we use animation, light and moving image to create immersive experiences where narrative and atmosphere unfold across buildings, landscapes and interior environments.The technology supports this process; a tool that allows narrative, atmosphere and memory to take shape in physical space.

Working predominantly with projection, including waterscreen, holographic and projection mapping, and selectively with LED and screen-based formats, we have spent the past ten years bringing stories into cultural and public spaces across Scotland and the UK.

We are Cristina Spiteri and Susanna Murphy, the artists and founders of Bright Side Studios.

We are an artist-led creative practice based in Edinburgh. We conceive, direct and create projection-mapped installations, animated films and atmospheric experiences for cultural spaces, festivals, museums and public environments.

Our work spans heritage sites, museums, light shows, festivals and public art, and at times extends into selected brand and campaign projects. Across every context, we bring story, light and emotion into the spaces we create alongside our collaborators.

We can lead projects from concept to completion, or join a wider creative team to help shape and realise another creative director’s vision.

Meet the Artists

“Breathtaking animation that perfectly captured the magical essence of the event.”

"Bright Side Studios have brought our Enchanted Forest projection show to life with breathtaking animation that perfectly captured its magical essence. Cristina and Susanna combine extraordinary creativity with technical expertise, translating complex ideas into visually stunning storytelling. Their professionalism, innovation and commitment to excellence elevated the entire experience for our audiences, a joy to collaborate with, and we wholeheartedly recommend them."
Karen Falconer - Creative Director - Wavemakers Live

The Enchanted Forest
“Emotive and moving content with brilliant technical ability.”

“We have worked with Bright Side Studios on several projects and they have consistently provided creative, carefully considered and well-crafted digital content. Their work for us in the Hall of Remembrance at Aberdeen Art Gallery combined brilliant technical ability with content which was emotive and moving. They are a highly talented team and an absolute delight to work with.”
Lyndsey Bowditch - Director - Studio Arc

Aberdeen Art Gallery
“The experience evoked an emotional response in our audiences.”

“It was a dream to work with Bright Side Studios. They showcased real creativity when developing our interactive digital installation. The experience evoked an emotional response in our audiences… ‘A huge hit – it alone made the visit worth it’, ‘we had a good discussion about it’ and ‘something different than I have ever seen before’.”
Gina Cookie - Senior Events Manager

Manchester Science and Industry Museum
“An absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish.”

“Bright Side Studios were an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. They instantly understood the brief, and their creativity and attention to detail were fantastic. I would highly recommend using Bright Side Studios for any immersive storytelling experiences or creative and digital design.”
Holly Aynsley - PR, Marketing and Events Manager

Holyrood Distillery