Government - Ruckus Studio

GOVERNMENT

Ruckus Studio values its collaborations with government departments across federal, state, and local levels, helping to bring important messages to the forefront.

RUCKUS is a creative content studio specialising in innovative visual storytelling across all screens and digital mediums.

Our Beliefs

RUCKUS Studio is committed to honesty, trust, and transparency in every client relationship. We strive for excellence in all our work and embrace adaptability to stay ahead in a constantly evolving industry.

We believe in responsible billing and ensuring fair value for every project. We’re dedicated to serving the message—ensuring that every story we tell resonates with its audience and achieves its purpose.
Our Capabilities

2D/3D Motion Graphics
2D/3D Animation
VFX
Editing
Compositing

Finishing
Art Direction
Concept Design
Storyboards
Creative Strategy
Our Story

RUCKUS Studio started as a simple idea between two mates, Ricky and Matt, enjoying a sunny afternoon on the back deck with a couple of beers. Spotting an opportunity in the local market—A creative process and style of collaboration they knew the global industry had already adopted—they quickly backed their idea. With unique experiences, collaborative workflows, and a passion for delivering top-tier creative work with global reach, starting RUCKUS was a no-brainer. And just like that, RUCKUS was born!

Their first office? A modest 5m² white cube equipped with two new computers and a network switch. On 1st April 2020, RUCKUS officially came to life—just as Queensland’s first COVID lockdown hit. April fools!!! Faced with uncertainty, they buckled down and got to work, creating projects for as many companies as possible. Thanks to their long-standing relationships with supportive clients, Ricky and Matt secured a steady stream of work, laying a strong foundation for the business.

Over the years, RUCKUS has evolved from “The RUCKUS Boys” to “The RUCKUS Crew,” building a solid core of experienced artists and producers who bring their talents to every project. Every brand and project is an opportunity to stand out in a crowded market, and that’s exactly what RUCKUS does.

Today, our team is a dynamic, nimble unit complemented by specialised artists and production support tailored to each project’s needs. We’re always looking for opportunities to grow and expand responsibly, ensuring that our evolution is as thoughtful and deliberate as the work we produce. The future for RUCKUS is all about pushing creative boundaries, embracing new challenges, and continuing to serve our clients with the same passion and integrity that has brought us this far.

CASE STUDIES

Walking With Family
Institute for Urban Indigenous Health

RUCKUS was tasked with highlighting the vital role of family bonds in Indigenous communities. Working alongside Redsuit Advertising, we designed and animated culturally diverse families for social media and Aboriginal Health Television (AHTV). We also delivered static outputs for the client’s ongoing marketing efforts.

Early Learning Initiative 
Department of Education, Federal

RUCKUS developed a unique animated series for early learning for the Department of Education to promote engaging ways for parents and guardians to teach numeracy among young Australians. The team crafted the series using everyday scenarios to teach the importance of numbers, ensuring broad cultural representation. This engaging animation style reached a wide audience and provided young parents with practical methods to teach their children essential numeracy skills, resonating deeply with young families.

Queensland Fire & Emergency Services
Queensland Government

RUCKUS collaborated closely with QFES and agency partners on the ‘Bushfire: Respect it or Regret it’ campaign, emphasising the importance of preparing your home before bushfire season. The team handled all editing and visual effects, creating CGI fire and embers to achieve the desired impact without the dangers of using real fire, delivering a powerful and visually compelling message.

Rules for Riders 
Queensland Government

RUCKUS contributed to the StreetSmarts initiative by creating a unique look and feel for animations that clearly explained essential road safety rules, specifically for users of e-scooters and other mobility devices. This practical education program offers tips and tools to help all road users make our roads safer. Through these engaging and visually distinctive animations, RUCKUS helped empower the community to be more mindful and responsible every time they use the road.

MyFORAGE 
Queensland Government

RUCKUS was instrumental in creating a How-To guide video for the MyFORAGE tool, a vital software for the farming and agriculture industries. Working closely with the team at The Long Paddock, a Queensland Government initiative, RUCKUS developed animated visuals using screen recordings of the software, ensuring that the imagery was accurate and the voice-over was clear and engaging. This video helps explain how farmers can easily manage their pastures effectively and inform the council of necessary actions.

Policies

At Ruckus Studio we care about the environment, community and people who are less fortunate than us. We are putting the futures of our staff and families first by implementing and standing by the following policies: