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30 March 2021

Annecy announce 2021 selection

The Annecy Festival announces the first portion of the Official Selection in competition for the 2021 edition and the juries, with four UK productions nominated in the 'Commissioned Films in Competition' category.

Cinelab London and On Set Tech Join Forces

The two companies have been collaborating closely for a number of years and in addition to sharing secure premises at Cinelab London’s Slough laboratory.

DNEG appoints Roy C. Anthony as Global Head of Research

Visual effects and animation company DNEG has appointed digital technology innovator and real-time workflow expert Roy C. Anthony as Global Head of Research.

23 March 2021

Salamandra.uk founder wins Best Business Women Award

The UK Best Business Women Awards have announced their winners for 2020, delayed due to Covid19, at an online gala final.

Freefolk equip Toolstation with impeccable VFX for latest Ad spot

Award-winning post production and visual effects studio Freefolk VFX show that nothing is ‘unexpected’ at Toolstation.

16 March 2021

93RD OSCARS® NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED

The nominations in all 23 Oscar categories for the 93rd Academy Awards were announced today in a two-part live presentation online, hosted by Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas

10 March 2021

Spotlight On… Factory Animation: At the Forefront of the Animation Revival

This month, UK Screen Alliance catches up with Alan Smart, Chief Operating Officer, of animation studio Factory. The interview delves into Factory's 10 years of impressive award-winning work, views on the impact of the pandemic on the landscape of 2D and 3D animation, and what they have lined up in future.

9 March 2021

Protecting EU employees in Post-Brexit world for UK post, VFX, and animation

Fragomen - the world's largest immigration law firm have provided UK Screen Alliance with a blog post of their advice and insight into the implications of a post-Brexit world for EU workers in the screen industries.

Nominations announced: EE British Academy Film Awards in 2021

BAFTA has announced the nominations for the 2021 EE British Academy Film Awards, with Mulan, Tenet, and The Midnight Sky among the special visual effects category nominees.

8 March 2021

CAKE ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT CHANGES

Ed Galton to take on CEO role as part of restructure of senior team as Tom van Waveren steps down after 15 years.

3 March 2021

Vine FX Expands During Pandemic To Offer Innovative VFX for AMC’s ‘Soulmates’

The Cambridge based studio delivered 500 shots for the anthology series despite the imposition of lockdown restrictions.

26 February 2021

DNEG Feature Animation bolsters senior creative team with two new appointments

Animation studio appoints Archie Donato as VFX Supervisor and Ted Ty as Global Head of Character Animation.

24 February 2021

Spotlight On… Cheat Studios: Cutting no corners on enhanced capability and client satisfaction

This month UK Screen Alliance talks to Toby Tomkins, Director and founder of the expanding London based post production studio, covering their bolstered remote working capabilities and changing business models in the UK VFX industry.

23 February 2021

DNEG to develop first animated adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby”

New adaptation to be helmed by Academy Award winner William Joyce, with writer Brian Selznick and DNEG Feature Animation.

22 February 2021

Freefolk’s VFX and Grade bring beastly snacks to life for McCoys

Soho based post production and visual effects studio Freefolk create deliciously vibrant visuals for 'Don't deny the beast', the latest campaign for McCoy's crisps.

18 February 2021

Artem provide high-flying props and VFX elements for thriller Horizon Line

The SFX company created large scenic props and transformed the Artem backlot for their biggest backlot shoot to date.

Post production Studio Cheat unveils fresh rebrand and new global roster

The London post production studio Cheat has revealed their new rebrand, and addition of remote global roster.

17 February 2021

CAKE and Fresh TV to Bring Back Animated Reality Series, Total Drama Island for Cartoon Network and HBO Max

The leading kids’ entertainment specialist and award-winning Canadian producer announced two new seasons of the hit animated reality show.

16 February 2021

One of Us reveal intimate details of VFX work on ‘Bridgerton’

The award-winning visual effects studio provided work for the TV series adaptation of Julia Quinn’s bestselling novels, created by Chris Van Dusen.

DNEG AND XR ENTERTAINMENT STUDIO DIMENSION ANNOUNCE VIRTUAL PRODUCTION PARTNERSHIP

Deal gives filmmakers access to revolutionary volumetric production studios and industry-leading virtual content creation for feature film, episodic and animation projects.