Our films are created by an international creative team led by two key members of the original Muppet Show team: Michael Frith and Kathy Mullen.

Michael was Art Director and Head of Creative Services at the Jim Henson Company for 21 years, and brought some of the world’s best-loved puppet characters into our lives through creations like Gonzo, Animal and Fozzie Bear. He gives No Strings films their distinctive, whimsical visual world through his imaginative puppet and set design.

Kathy, our writer and Creative Director, has decades of experience in performance and storytelling. Coming from the same creative world, she has worked closely with Michael throughout her career.

This creative heritage is visible throughout our films, with the writing, character, performance and humour treated with the same seriousness as the learning content itself.

Puppets have weight, texture and presence. Brought to life by human hands, they carry a warmth and vulnerability that can help children connect with a character and approach difficult ideas with care.

The key messages in our films are developed in collaboration with partners, subject experts and, wherever possible, the communities the films are designed to reach.

Dubbed into local languages, they form part of the No Strings Method, working alongside puppetry, storytelling and reflection to help children make sense of complex issues, recover a sense of hope and agency, and make healthier, safer choices.