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17 January 2019

Spotlight On…Magic Light Pictures: Illuminating screens with Signature Style

Magic Light Pictures makes imaginative entertainment for audiences, families and children worldwide, Oscar nominated and responsible for creating content beloved worldwide, the BAFTA award winning company specialises in family entertainment and brands, managing production, distribution, licensing and marketing,

Creative Sector business leaders call for new Brexit referendum

Over 170+ UK business leaders respond to the defeat of the Brexit deal by calling on both main party leaders in Westminster to support the campaign for a People’s Vote.

16 January 2019

Jackie Edwards Appointed as Head of BFI’s new Young Audiences Content Fund

Jackie Edwards has been named Head of Young Audiences Content Fund (YACF), a new pilot being delivered by the BFI as part of the UK Government’s support for content for children and young audiences to be broadcast on UK PSB channels and platforms.

19 December 2018

Animation UK Tackling the Skills Crisis

The Animation Skills Council with ScreenSkills is set to re-launch in the new year.

EU Visa Costs will Impact VFX and Animation Industries Competitiveness

The long-awaited Immigration Bill white paper has been published, which sets out the Government’s plans for the post-Brexit visa system, following the recommendations made by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) earlier this year.

13 December 2018

Acamar Films Strengthens it’s Senior Team with Three new Hires

Acamar Films, the London-based production company behind the hit children’s entertainment show Bing, have added to their senior management team as they look to capitalise further on the appeal of the most popular pre-school show on CBeebies.

7 December 2018

Multimillion pound boost for England’s creative industries aims to attract more talent

Multi-million boost for England's creative industries aims to help attract more talent. £20 million fund to boost creative industries throughout regions with additional support for games sector.

6 December 2018

Next Steps to Improving Diversity and Inclusion in the UK Screen Sector – Speech by CEO of UK Screen Alliance

UK Screen Alliance CEO Neil Hatton, spoke at the Westminster Media Forum this week on encouraging the growth of skills, and inclusion of different genders, abilities and backgrounds, behind the camera as well as in front of it, in the visual effects, animation, and post production sectors.

28 November 2018

UK Screen Alliance launches £100,000 apprenticeship training fund

UK Screen Alliance is announcing today its Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Fund, to be known as the ALT Fund. This pot which will be at least £100,000 is to be made available for apprenticeship training in small and medium sized VFX, post and animation companies. Applications are welcome from member and non-member companies.

Britain’s creative industries contribute over £100 billion to UK economy says new DCMS figures

New figures reveal Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport’s sectors are now worth £268 billion, having contributed a record-breaking £101.5 billion to the economy in 2017, new figures show.

16 November 2018

Animation UK publishes skills analysis audit revealing animation sector skills gaps

Animation UK has published a skills analysis of the UK Animation industry, which highlights skills gaps and workforce shortages in the sector.

13 November 2018

New research investment aims to provide boost for UK’s Creative Industries

Nine Creative Industries clusters across eight UK cities to bring creative hubs together with researchers and businesses

10 November 2018

Wallace and Gromit producers decide on Employee Ownership for Aardman

Peter Lord and David Sproxton of Aardman announced they are preparing for the company's long-term future success by transferring the company into Employee Ownership.

8 November 2018

Top UK talent among the 90 Nominees revealed for 2018 Emile Awards

The 2018 Emile Awards 90 Nominees have been announced, featuring a host of UK talent among the jurors and nominees.

6 November 2018

Animation to be represented on the new Creative Industries Trade and Investment Board

New boost to showcase ‘best of British’ creativity abroad with Creative Industries Trade and Investment Board consisting of representatives from across the sector including Animation UK.

1 November 2018

Immersive VR experiences from Studio Liddell and Immotion Group

Ian Liddell of Manchester-based Animation studio, Studio Liddell gives his thoughts and insights into Immersive storytelling skills, and partnership with Immotion Group.

31 October 2018

Axis Studios debuts immersive VR film ‘The Bond’

Leading UK production studio enters VR market, blending real-time prowess with narrative expertise, in a seven-minute experience transporting the viewer to the fantastical forests of LuKara

21 October 2018

Animation UK welcomes the latest announcements for the Young Audiences Fund to go live from April 2019

As active and early supporters for introduction of a new Contestable Fund, Animation UK argued strenuously and with strong evidence for a focus on children and young adults, including new first run UK orientated animation content.

9 October 2018

Sir Lenny Henry to narrate ‘Zog’ this Christmas

Magic Light Pictures, the multi Oscar-nominated production company, has been providing festive family treats to BBC One for over a decade. This Christmas it’s bringing much-loved children’s picture book Zog to BBC One.

8 October 2018

UK Animation Industry sees huge boost in production thanks to Animation Tax Relief

The BFI has released important new research today demonstrating the positive impact of tax reliefs on production across the Screen Industries.