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6 February 2018

Ask not what Animation UK can do for you

As we move into our second year we will be re-examining governance in the light of our expanding membership and looking at how we can build our reach and get more people involved.

Animation UK: Brexit

It almost goes without saying, that plans and decisions regarding Brexit over the next year will critically impact on our sector.

5 February 2018

Animation UK: A Year On

Animation UK was launched at a reception at 10 Downing Street in December 2016. The first Animation UK Council in its new guise met in January 2017 and since then, it’s been quite a year.

1 February 2018

RTS Futures’ TV Careers Fair Returns Bigger and Better Than Ever

The Royal Television Society’s hugely popular event, the RTS Futures TV Careers Fair, will return in 2018 and will this year be in partnership with Edinburgh International Television Festival Talent Schemes, National Film And Television School, and Sky One.

31 January 2018

Success for Animation UK’s Campaign for Additional Money for Children’s TV Programming

Animation UK’s campaign to secure additional money for children’s TV programming received a  boost following Culture Secretary Karen Bradley recently announced plans for a £60m Contestable Fund for Children’s TV content.

23 January 2018

Blue Zoo nominated for a double at British Animation Awards

Blue-Zoo's animated short has been nominated in two categories at the BAAs.

17 January 2018

Lupus Film Nominated for Five Awards at the British Animation Awards

London-based animation and film production company Lupus Films has had a strong start to the year with five nominations for its hand-drawn animated films Ethel & Ernest and We’re Going on a Bear Hunt at the 12th edition of the British Animation Awards (BAAs) 2018.