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11 June 2020

PROFESSOR LYNDSAY DUTHIE APPOINTED NEW CEO OF THE PRODUCTION GUILD

The Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB) announce that Professor Lyndsay Duthie has been appointed as its new CEO.

4 June 2020

Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards & British Academy Television Craft Awards nominations revealed

The nominations for the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards and the British Academy Television Craft Awards 2020 have been announced.

27 May 2020

Jellyfish Pictures expands virtual studio to grow global talent pool

The move is the company’s next stage of development after opening a large virtual VFX and animation studio at the end of 2019.

22 May 2020

KELEBEK MEDIA DEVELOPS ISADORA MOON SERIES BASED ON GLOBAL HIT BOOKS

Option secured by the independent production house Kelebek Media to create a 2D animated series featuring Harriet Muncaster’s beloved characters.

18 May 2020

FILM AND TV CHARITY STEPS UP MENTAL HEALTH ACTION PLAN for the industry

The online community providing mental health support has been launched as the Film and TV Charity set about enhancing mental health plan for the industry amid the COVID-19 crisis.

14 May 2020

Spotlight On…Locksmith Animation: 250 crew working from home to produce their first feature

This month our spotlight is on Locksmith Animation as we're talking to Sarah Smith, co-founder of the acclaimed Locksmith Animation studio, the UK’s premiere high-end CG feature animation studio who use their craft to tell unique, original stories, that delight and entertain.

13 May 2020

Animation UK supports “See Yourself On Screen” campaign

BFI launches ‘See Yourself on Screen Challenge’, calling on 4-18 year olds to make their own mini-TV show whilst in lock-down.

Screen Industry begins work on recovery plan for Film and TV

Consultations on draft production and post-production protocols have commenced to ensure film and high-end TV production can restart as soon as it is safe to do so.

6 May 2020

BFI Young Audiences Content Fund Slate Revealed

The Young Audiences Content Fund (YACF) supports the creation of distinctive, high-quality content for audiences up to the age of 18.

30 April 2020

Salamandra.uk nominated for Cardiff Animation Festival award

Eton Animation Studio Salamandra.uk has been nominated for award in Cardiff Animation Festival.

16 April 2020

Annecy Reveals 2020 Selection and Juries

The Festival has received more than 3,000 films, all categories together, from 94 countries (the most represented are: France, USA, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, China, and South Korea)

9 April 2020

ACAMAR FILMS SUPPORTS FAMILIES ‘STAYING AT HOME TOGETHER’ WITH NEW BING GAMES & ACTIVITIES

Independent production company Acamar Films has launched a multi-territory campaign to provide fun and engaging activities for families with young children who are currently staying at home together.

8 April 2020

Film and TV Charity Covid-19 fund applications open

The Covid-19 Film and TV Emergency Relief Fund, in partnership with BFI, is now live, providing one-off grants from £500 to £2,500 to people behind the scenes in UK film, TV and cinema who have been hardest hit by COVID-19.

7 April 2020

EDINBURGH TV FESTIVAL GOES DIGITAL FOR 2020

The Edinburgh TV Festival, set to be re-imagined online for 2020, announces a series of initiatives to support and connect the TV industry amidst the covid-19 pandemic.

3 April 2020

The Children’s Media Conference to be virtual conference in July

The 2020 Children's Media Conference has become 'The Children's Media Community', with the updated theme of ‘Still Here Right Now’, running regular online content leading up to a virtual conference in July.

31 March 2020

Magic Light’s Zog wins International Emmy For Best Kids Animation

Magic Light Pictures’ animated festive special Zog has scooped the International Emmy in the Kids Awards Best Animation category at this year’s International Emmy® Kids Awards.

30 March 2020

Are Post-production, VFX and Animation Open for Business?

Neil Hatton, CEO of UK Screen Alliance, the trade body for post, VFX and animation, encourages producers and commissioners to keep the work flowing as companies innovate to be safely open for business during the Covid-19 outbreak.

24 March 2020

BFI AND THE FILM AND TV CHARITY SET UP COVID-19 RELIEF FUND WITH £1M NETFLIX DONATION

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 the creative community, which like many industries, has been devastated by the pandemic.

23 March 2020

Creative Industries Trade bodies call for Income fund for freelancers

UK Screen Alliance is one of the 34 key trade body signatories who have joined together in an open letter to the Chancellor, calling for help for the freelancer workforce.

20 March 2020

Wiggin LLP advice on COVID-19 for companies in Film & TV

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.