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BFI AND THE FILM AND TV CHARITY SET UP COVID-19 RELIEF FUND WITH £1M NETFLIX DONATION
24 March 2020
The BFI and The Film and TV Charity have set up a new COVID-19 emergency relief fund for the Film and TV industry with a £1M donation made by Netflix. The BFI and The Film and TV Charity have partnered to create a new industry-backed Covid-19 Film and TV Emergency Relief Fund to help support […]
Read more...Wiggin LLP advice on COVID-19 for companies in Film & TV
20 March 2020
The law firm focusing exclusively on media, technology and intellectual property, has advice to offer clients on the employment law implications of COVID-19, and points of notice for Film and TV businesses. There’s no escaping from the fact that the recent change to the government guidance on self-isolation and social distancing will create significant challenges […]
Read more...Covid-19 support for business misses post-production & VFX
19 March 2020
The recently-announced package of state-backed loans of at least £330bn for businesses does not include post-production and Visual Effects (VFX) companies. The Chancellor of the Exchequer has revealed an unprecedented package of support for business at risk from the Covid-19 crisis, including a 12-month business rates holidays for all companies in the retail, hospitality and […]
Read more...UK Screen Alliance and Animation UK statement on the impact of Covid-19
17 March 2020
The global film and TV industries are entering an unprecedented period of extreme difficulty. The spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus has closed borders, restricted air travel and prevented large gatherings. Cinemas are closing and film releases are being pushed back. Festivals, exhibitions and programme markets have been cancelled. More worryingly, productions are being delayed, halted […]
Read more...Elstree Studios’ response to COVID-19/ novel coronavirus
16 March 2020
Film and Television Studio Elstree Studios has released a statement on their status concerning their response to the Coronavirus outbreak. Elstree Studios are currently monitoring daily the Government instructions and guidelines concerning Health and Safety and the Coronavirus/ COVID-19. However, the management of the Studios in any event have decided to stop the Elstree Studios […]
Read more...A brief history of UK Screen Alliance
4 March 2024
2024 marks twenty years since UK Screen Alliance was first established. Audrey Lai, PR Coordinator, takes us on the company’s journey through the decades. On the eve of the 4th of March in 2004, at BAFTA, London, post-production and VFX companies came together to discuss the formation of a much-needed trade body. This was the […]
Read more...BFI publishes Skills Scoping Study for the UK’s Digital Content Production Sectors
5 December 2023
The British Film Institute (BFI) has published an in-depth study identifying the skills needed to support growth in rapidly evolving UK digital content production sectors. The BFI has published today (5 December) a new in-depth report, Skills Scoping Study for the UK’s Digital Content Production Sectors, which identifies key skills gaps and shortages that translate […]
Read more...Spotlight on…Freefolk: Celebrating 20 years of growth and creativity
20 September 2023
This month, we interviewed Freefolk, who celebrate their 20th anniversary in September. Launched in 2003, Freefolk are a team of Emmy winning creative artists, technicians, producers and problem solvers. Working with clients in the advertising, film, TV and music industries they provide full-service post-production and VFX offering high-end colour grading, 2D and 3D visual effects, shoot […]
Read more...Flying Duck Studio Lab takes flight as StartUp Awards winner
30 May 2023
The Hebden-based studio was awarded the Rising Star award at the prestigious StartUp Awards 2023 finals on May 11th. Flying Duck Studio Lab, a rising start-up in the creative industry, has achieved a remarkable feat by emerging as the Rising Star at the StartUp Awards 2023 finals, held in the North East, Yorkshire and Humber. […]
Read more...Freefolk announces return of Futurefolk Internship Scheme
6 April 2023
The Spitalfields-based VFX studio has launched its sixth annual Futurefolk competition, its initiative to nurture, inspire and kick-start the careers of the next generation of VFX talent. An ever increasing demand for VFX in film, TV and commercials has created a global shortage of people with the right skills and industry experience, so the Futurefolk […]
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