A Reputation in Media Production Spanning Four Decades
Producing Quality
Since 1989

What We’ve Done

Open Mind Productions was formed in 1989 by two former BBC colleagues and is now one of the longest established independent producers in the UK. The company specializes in using new technology to make cost-effective and imaginative content for broadcasters and digital media platforms around the world.

Numberjacks – Mission to Learn

Numberjacks – Mission to Learn

A highly original early maths educational website, with 35 missions and over 30 games and activities, to motivate young children to learn and enjoy maths.

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Numberjacks

Numberjacks

Produced for CBeebies (BBC)

45 x 15 minute (Series 1) and 20 x 15 minute (Series 2) programmes featuring superhero numbers sorting out problems in the real world. Engaging children with numbers and mathematical concepts.

2 x DVD Special Episodes produced for ITV DVD

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The Shiny Show

The Shiny Show

Produced for CBeebies (BBC)

Two series totaling 91 x 20 minute programme episodes. A puppet quiz show about the world around us, and encouraging play.

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Paz

Paz

Produced for Discovery Kids USA

80 x 7.5 minute programme episodes featuring Paz the Penguin. The lovable penguin and his friends encourage the characteristics of optimism, persistence and resilience as they play and explore.

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StorySmyth Tales

StorySmyth Tales

Produced for distribution on iTunes (iPhone / iPad)

12 x digital ‘Applications’ titles featuring a traditional story telling format using illustrated children’s story books under license from Oxford University Press.

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Mathemateers

Mathemateers

Produced for Pearson Education

Mathematical video inserts produced for the Pearson Knowledge Box delivery system engaging 9 – 11 year olds.

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Rat-a-tat-tat

Rat-a-tat-tat

Produced for Channel 4 (UK)

50 x 15 minute animaton and live action programme episodes for 4-6 year olds -encouraging the enjoyment of books and early literacy skills.

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Maths Mansion

Maths Mansion

Produced for Channel 4 (UK)

40 x 10 minute programme episodes teaching Mathematics for Key Stage 2b and presented by Chris Jarvis.

I Want To Do That

I Want To Do That

Produced for Channel 4 (UK)

5 programme episodes for 5-7 year olds comparing human and animal bodies.

Word Machine

Word Machine

Produced for Channel 4 (UK)

25 x 5 minute programme episodes teaching phonics for Key Stage1

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Investigating Britain

Investigating Britain

Produced for the BBC

5 programme episodes for 11-14 year olds encouraging debate about geographical issues in the United Kingdom.

Key Questions

Key Questions

Produced for Channel 4 (UK)

3 x 15 minute programme episodes about science with no answers for 7-9 year olds.

The Earth in Space

The Earth in Space

Produced for Channel 4 (UK)

5 x 20 minute programme episodes exploring the scientific story of the Earth as a planet -for 9-11 year olds.

Living Proof

Living Proof

Produced for Channel 4 (UK)

5 x 20 minute programme episodes presenting local history through the ages as a quiz show.

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One Last Lie

One Last Lie

Produced for Channel 4 (UK)

5-part drama series about a family break up – for 9-11 year olds.

The Number Crew

The Number Crew

Produced for Channel 4 (UK)

70 x 10 minute animation and live action programme episodes teaching mathematics to 5-7 year olds, featuring the crew and 20 animals on board the SS Mathematical.

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Zig Zag Water

Zig Zag Water

Produced for the BBC

6 programme episodes about water for 7-11 year olds.

The Local Network

The Local Network

Produced for Channel 4 (UK)

5 programme episodes about local geography in contrasting locations for 9-11 year olds.

Images of the Earth

Images of the Earth

Produced for the BBC

4 programme episodes about mapping and geographical imaging for 11-14 year olds.