Campaigns

UK Government extends the Animation Tax Relief increase of 39% to include animated films as well as TV programmes

19 July 2023

In the draft legislation for its upcoming Finance Bill, the UK Government announced that the new enhanced animation expenditure credit will be extended to include animated theatrical release films and TV programmes.

Driving Exports

We work with the DIT, BFI and regional screen agencies to give the sector has an effective presence at overseas programme markets like Kidscreen and Annecy. We participate in the Creative Industries Trade and Investment Board.

Maintaining competitive tax incentives for animation

The Animation tax credit is very successful in attracting productions to the UK, but as other territories also seek a piece of that action, we must ensure that our animation sector remains globally competitive.

Closing the animation skills gap

We want to develop a real partnership between the industry and education providers to ensure that our young skilled talent directly feeds into and supports the Animation sector in the UK

Raising Investment in UK Originated Animation Content

One of Animation UK's most important roles is to monitor and advocate for increased investment in new animation content such as the Young Audiences Content Fund or direct investment by the PSBs.

Mapping the UK Animation sector

The Animation sector is currently underserved in terms of national data sources. We intend to work with the BFI to research and produce the first Animation Sector Mapping Study.

BFI Animated Shorts Fund

Following our campaign for public funds for this first rung on the creative ladder, the BFI have been consulting on a new animated shorts fund.

Home-Grown Talent Pipeline

The supply of home-grown skills is an area in which UK Screen Alliance and Animation UK members have made considerable efforts in recent years, such as schools outreach, careers advice, apprenticeships, and engagement with FE and HE.

100% funding for apprenticeships in smaller companies

UK Screen's Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Fund, known as the ALT Fund, has at least £150,000 available for apprenticeship training in small and medium sized visual effects, post-production and animation companies.

Promoting inclusion

We are founding partners in Access:VFX, a global collective of VFX/animation studios that strive to increase inclusion in our sector. Access:VFX provides mentoring, schools outreach, careers information and opportunity for under-represented groups.