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16 December 2019

FOCUS REPORTS RECORD GROWTH FOR FIFTH EDITION

Record attendance and exhibiting figures, an expanded conference programme, plus a range of international networking events all combined to make for a highly successful FOCUS 2019.

8 December 2019

VFX industry fears Conservative’s skilled visa policy

Latest Conservative announcements on post-Brexit visas, fail to allay the worries of VFX industry

12 November 2019

Screen industries help keep UK out of Recession

UK GDP monthly estimate reveals screen industry key in supporting the economy and preventing a recession.

6 November 2019

FUTURE OF FILM SUMMIT ANNOUNCES BRAND/CREATE PITCH

The Future of Film Summit 2019 one-day conference, hosted at BFI Southbank this year, has announced their Brand / Create Pitch.

30 October 2019

Animation UK and CMC help Industry ‘Be Ready for Brexit’

The event, free for attendees and tailored for animation and kids’ content TV/digital production communities, distributors and media freelancers, was an opportunity for a range of industry experts to present invaluable information on how the sector can prepare for various Brexit outcomes.

29 October 2019

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES PUBLISH NEW MANIFESTO

A consortium of industry bodies representing key stakeholders and employers in the creative industries have issued a 10-point manifesto outlining statements of intent.

18 October 2019

1st Broadcast Tech Innovation Awards winners named

Last night in London the inaugural Broadcast Tech Innovation Awards were held, revealing the talented winners from across TV production and broadcast in VFX, VR, Post Production and more.

14 October 2019

shots Awards Europe 2019 shortlist announced

The shortlist for the 2019 Europe shots Awards has been announced, with a plethora of talented companies and individuals shortlisted for this year's Euro-centric award show.

25 September 2019

Creative Industries Federation and Creative England join forces

Today a public statement has been released on the merging of the Creative Industries Federation and Creative England to become a part of the same UK-wide organisation.

24 September 2019

Young Audience Content Fund Exceeding Targets

Animation UK Executive Chair Kate O'Connor gives an update on the fund in relation to submissions from the animation sector.

11 September 2019

Why Delay Graduate visas? We need them now

UK Screen Alliance welcomes Government announcement to reinstate post-study work visas, but questions why it can't be introduced sooner for international students currently studying in the UK.

5 September 2019

UK Screen Alliance Releases Ground-breaking Industry Diversity & Inclusion Report

‘Inclusion and diversity’ study results published today reveal positive industry gains and highlight areas of future focus.

15 August 2019

Creative Industries urge government to recognise the value of creative education

Over 150 key figures from across the creative industries and beyond have signed a letter urging government to recognise the value of creative education.

‘Get It Right’ campaign aims to highlight the true cost of content infringement

Caspar Lee & Snoochie Shy kick off new video series highlighting our shared love of creative content and the true cost of piracy Creative industries initiative encouraging fans to value the creative process and to access content legally

9 August 2019

50% of EU VFX, animation, and Post workers have yet to apply for Settled Status

According to our recent UK Screen Alliance survey data, more than 50% of European workers in UK Visual Effects, Animation and Post production have yet to apply to settled status.

7 August 2019

Tax reliefs provided £1.1 billion boost to creative sectors

HM Treasury has revealed new figures on how much Britain's Film, High-end TV, and Animation sectors have benefited from government tax reliefs.

6 August 2019

New BFI Fund supports animation Creative Talent

Animation UK are delighted to report that the BFI has today announced their new Short Form Animation Fund, offering support for higher-budget animated work from teams based in the UK.

17 July 2019

Broadcast Tech Innovation awards 2019 shortlist announced

The Broadcast Tech innovation awards released the shortlist of nominations for the 2019 awards ceremony, rewarding exceptional talent in creativity, innovation, and collaboration among the broadcast industry of the past year.

BFI London Film Festival announce Opening Night gala

The 63rd BFI London Film Festival announces this year’s Opening Night gala will be Armando Iannucci's 'The Personal History of David Copperfield'. 

16 July 2019

BAFTA commence £25m redevelopment of their London base

The renovated 195 Piccadilly headquarters for BAFTA will open in summer 2021 with doubled capacity to support charitable work and emerging talent.