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What we do
We are the voice for over 190 companies across the UK in Post Production, VFX, Animation, TV & Film Studios and Production Services. Together, we provide the collective clout that individual businesses cannot achieve alone.How we do it
When the big decisions are made, the views of companies in our sector need to be taken into account. On their behalf, we proactively raise issues, drive the debate and lobby to influence the UK Government and other stakeholder organisations.How we do it
When making critical business decisions, you need to know all the facts. To assist our members, we constantly scan the horizon for opportunities and threats that arise. They will receive early, pertinent, and verified information through working groups and newsletters, allowing them to make the right choices for their company’s future.How we do it
Our members help shape our advocacy activity to meet their needs and create change. They share their opinions with a network of peers on the issues that really matter, via our working groups and councils.See our list of working groups
Competitive Advantage
As well as advocacy, we give our members competitive advantage through access to exclusive information and data, promotion and discounted business benefitsHow we are funded
We are independently funded by company membership subscriptions, sponsorship and event revenue. Support from businesses like yours enables us to deliver and grow this ambitious programme of activities and advocacy. There is no better time than now to be part of a strong trade association that speaks up for your company.Support our work on your behalf by joining us today
Whom We Interact With
We seek to influence UK Government, MPs and Peers, Government Departments, Opposition Spokespersons and Regional and Local Government, UK Public Sector Broadcasters and OFCOMWhom We Interact With
We liaise with the Creative Industries Council, Creative UK, ScreenSkills, National and Regional Screen and Creative Agencies, British Film Institute, British Film Commission, and other creative sector trade organisations.Whom We Interact With
We meet with our members regularly in our working groups, which provide forums for discussion of burning issues and a springboard for our advocacy,See our list of working groups.
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Our History
2004 - Founded with seed funding from DTI/UK Film Council. Originally called UK Post with membership from VFX houses and post production companies.Our History
2006 - Expanded our remit to include studios, location services and hire companies. Changed our name to UK Screen Association.Our History
2014 - Successfully campaigned to reduce the threshold for Film and High-End TV tax reliefs allowing more post and VFX-only projects to qualify.Our History
2016 - Joined in partnership with Animation UK to become the UK Screen Alliance.Our History
2020 - UK Screen Alliance authored the "Guidance for safe working in post-production and VFX during the COVID-19 pandemic", getting the industry back to work quickly and safely.Read here
Our history
2024 - UK Screen Alliance successfully campaigned for an uplift to the VFX tax relief, greatly boosting the attractiveness of the UK as a destination for inward investment.Read here
2024 - UK Screen Alliance celebrated its 20th anniversary.Our Affiliations
Membership body that represents, champions and supports the UK’s creative industriesFind out more
Our affiliations
Pursuing inclusion, diversity and opportunity within the VFX, Animation and Games industries.Find out more
Our affiliations
We are proud to support CIISA and their work to improve and uphold consistent standards of behaviour across the UK’s world-leading creative industries.Find out more
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