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30 January 2019

‘Diversish’ Campaign Launched at Davos to Challenge Businesses Excluding Disability from Diversity Commitments

Electric Theatre Collective provides their post production talent to a new campaign that holds global business leaders accountable for disability inclusion in their businesses launched at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Summit in Davos.

29 January 2019

Relief at No-Deal temporary measures for EU recruitment

UK government has recently announced more information on plans for EU citizens desiring to enter and work in the UK following a March 29th No-Deal Brexit.

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.

15 January 2019

BlueBolt appoints Jonathan Barson as Chief Operating Officer

London based VFX specialist BlueBolt expands its management team with the addition of Jonathan Barson to a newly created role of Chief Operating Officer.

11 January 2019

Freefolk kick off 2019 with stylish CG idents for Confused.com

Following on from Freefolk’s work with Karmarama for their new campaign 'From Confusion to Clarity' last year, the team continues the collaboration for Confused.com providing post production on seven idents with director Luke White at Kream.

10 January 2019

Electric Theatre Collective Bolsters Production Team With Three New Hires

Electric Theatre Collective, the award-winning VFX company, kicks off 2019 by adding three new hires to its production team: Elle Lockhart, Polly Durrance and Antonia Vlasto.

8 January 2019

Technicolor London launches Front-End Services hub at Cinelab

Technicolor London is expanding their front-end operations to support film and digital productions by partnering with Cinelab’s facility just outside of London, less than 30 minutes from the Pinewood, Shepperton and Leavesden studios.

Clear Cut Pictures welcomes back experienced Post Producer Harriet Colson

Harriet Colson rejoins Clear Cut Pictures post-production team in newly-created Account Manager position.

19 December 2018

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.

Freefolk reflects on 15 years with celebration

Emmy Award-winning VFX company Freefolk have officially turned 15 years old earlier this month.

11 December 2018

Spotlight On…Ealing Studios: Setting an example for Sustainability in Studios

Ealing studio's Studio Manager Charlie Fremantle talks to UK Screen Alliance about studio energy sustainability and the Screen Industry going green with the help of BAFTA and Albert's Good Energy project.

10 December 2018

BlueBolt founders win WFTV Barclays Award for Business

Lucy Ainsworth-Taylor and Angela Barson have won the 2018 Barclays Business Award at this year’s Women in Film and TV awards at the London Hilton Park Lane. This prestigious award is given to visionary females whose business acumen and financial results impressed the judging panel.

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.

4 December 2018

Framestore projects solidify place in VFX Oscar Race long-list

While the Oscars might still be three months away, the race for the VFX Oscar is already heating up – with Framestore projects making up almost a third of the longlisted projects

3 December 2018

Clear Cut Pictures strengthens Editing team with new appointment

Clear Cut Pictures is delighted to be welcoming a new addition to their team.

Framestore’s VFX wizardry shines in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

Framestore makes a welcome return to Hogwarts for J.K.Rowling’s sequel Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald; having delivered 490 shots of VFX and animation across their sites in London and Montréal.

30 November 2018

Cinesite transforms Dubrovnik into stylised 16th century Nottingham for Robin Hood

For the latest Lionsgate remake of the classic Robin Hood tale, Cinesite’s London team completed just under 300 shots.

29 November 2018

Ian Bradley joins Framestore as Design Director

Framestore announces the hiring of Ian Bradley as Design Director, who will be based out of the company’s New York office.