UK Power Networks and The Edge

UK Power Networks (UKPN) sought to address a critical issue within its organisation: a lack of corporate memory surrounding past safety incidents. The team’s solution? A hard-hitting animated film, designed in conjunction with The Edge, to challenge the prevailing attitude of complacency and remind employees of the importance of learning from past mistakes. Using a unique animation style that combines historical reportage with parallax effects, the film integrates UKPN’s archive footage to create a compelling, time travel-like journey through key incidents that shaped its safety rules.

The film’s emotional impact has sparked widespread discussion among employees and even across the industry, with other energy companies now sharing lessons learned to prevent future accidents. The project not only elevates safety awareness but also catalyses broader industry collaboration on safety improvements.

“A powerful and inventive approach to tackling corporate memory issues, blending animation and real-life history to provoke deep reflection,” observed one judge.