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11 January 2024

Registration opens for The Media Production & Technology Show 2024

The event returns from 15-16 May, with an expanded line-up of content, new exhibitors and a specially curated media technology conference.

5 December 2023

BFI publishes Skills Scoping Study for the UK’s Digital Content Production Sectors

The British Film Institute has published an in-depth study identifying the skills needed to support growth in rapidly evolving UK digital content production sectors.

24 November 2023

Wacom joins UK Screen Alliance as official supporter to drive creative innovation and technology in the film, TV, animation, post and VFX industries

We are excited to announce our official partnership with Wacom, the pioneer and leading innovator of digital pen technology.

22 November 2023

UK Screen Alliance welcomes Chancellor’s commitment to give further incentives for the UK’s VFX industry

In the Autumn Statement, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that the Government will provide additional tax relief for expenditure on visual effects.

17 November 2023

UK Screen Sectors unveil a new and transformative approach to skills development across the UK

The Screen Sectors’ Skills Task Force has published a raft of recommendations, including a new remit for a pan-sector strategic skills body.

Commons Committee supports the case for better UK VFX incentive

The cross-party Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the House of Commons calls for tax incentives for Visual Effects.

24 October 2023

Introducing World VFX Day: A global celebration for visual effects

Scheduled to make its debut on 8 December, this new annual observance day aims to cast a spotlight on the visual effects industry.

16 October 2023

UK Screen Alliance celebrates two decades with 20th anniversary gala dinner

UK Screen Alliance would like to invite our members to celebrate twenty years with us!

29 September 2023

TRC Reset traineeship for new entrants to animation, VFX and games sector returns

Supported by Screen Scotland, TRC has announced that applications are open for its 2023 edition of Reset.

2 August 2023

Pearson seeking new members for T Level Employer Validation Panel

The education publishing and assessment service will be delivering T Level qualifications and is seeking members for its validation panel to support the new programmes.

1 August 2023

BFI launches new UK Global Screen Fund Data Hub

The online platform will provide the UK independent screen sector with international data and insights.

27 July 2023

Film and TV Charity appoints Marcus Ryder MBE as new CEO

Marcus Ryder MBE has been appointed as the organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer and Claire Tavernier has been appointed as the new Chair of Trustees.

21 June 2023

Ambitious plans to grow the economy and boost UK creative industries by £50B

New plans to maximise the potential of the UK creative industries and grow the economy were set out by the government on 13 June.

18 May 2023

The Media Production & Technology Show celebrates record visitor numbers

Held at London’s Olympia on 10-11 May, the biggest edition of MPTS attracted a record 10,000+ visitors from 47 countries.

20 April 2023

The Media Production & Technology Show 2023

The biggest edition of the event will take place at Olympia London from 10-11 May 2023.

29 March 2023

Innovations and storytelling to be centre stage at MPTS 2023

This year's event will take place from 10-11 May 2023 in the iconic Grand Hall at Olympia London.

27 March 2023

BFI National Lottery Filmmaking Fund opens as part of £54m support

The fund includes £36.6m in production and development funding for the UK independent feature film sector and £17.4m for documentary, shorts, talent development and immersive.

15 March 2023

UK Screen Alliance welcomes Budget announcements on AV Tax Relief

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has made some important announcements in his Budget speech, regarding the screen sector tax credits.

7 March 2023

Royal Television Society announces nominations for RTS Programme Awards 2023

The awards ceremony will be presented by returning host Tom Allen on 28 March at JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London.

20 February 2023

2023 EE BAFTA Film Awards

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio wins Best Animated Film and Avatar: The Way of Water wins Best Special Visual Effects.