The Era of the Independents: Untold Studios Defines the Future of Creative Independents at Ciclope 2025 & Wins Animation Company of the Year

Ciclope Festival has long been the global stage for celebrating expert craft in film, advertising and design. At the 2025 ceremony, held in Berlin, Untold Studios took centre stage as co-founders Darren O’Kelly and Rochelle Palmer delivered “The Decade of the Independents,” a powerful keynote reflection on how independence has become a creative advantage in today’s industry.