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24 November 2023

Wacom joins UK Screen Alliance as official supporter to drive creative innovation and technology in the film, TV, animation, post and VFX industries

We are excited to announce our official partnership with Wacom, the pioneer and leading innovator of digital pen technology.

22 November 2023

UK Screen Alliance welcomes Chancellor’s commitment to give further incentives for the UK’s VFX industry

In the Autumn Statement, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that the Government will provide additional tax relief for expenditure on visual effects.

20 November 2023

Joe Cochrane joins TVC Soho as Head of Sound

The post facility welcomes renowned Re-recording Mixer Joe Cochrane to his new role.

17 November 2023

UK Screen Sectors unveil a new and transformative approach to skills development across the UK

The Screen Sectors’ Skills Task Force has published a raft of recommendations, including a new remit for a pan-sector strategic skills body.

Commons Committee supports the case for better UK VFX incentive

The cross-party Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the House of Commons calls for tax incentives for Visual Effects.

9 November 2023

The strike ends but the impact remains

Neil Hatton, CEO of UK Screen Alliance, reflects on the end of the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.

31 October 2023

Harbor confirms Tia Perkins as Head of Production, Advertising

This appointment reinforces Harbor's commitment to delivering exceptional creative solutions and pushing the boundaries of advertising production.

26 October 2023

An inside look at Meg 2: The Trench with DNEG

DNEG VFX Supervisor David Lee takes us through the studio's work on the thrilling science fiction action sequel to The Meg.

24 October 2023

Introducing World VFX Day: A global celebration for visual effects

Scheduled to make its debut on 8 December, this new annual observance day aims to cast a spotlight on the visual effects industry.

16 October 2023

UK Screen Alliance celebrates two decades with 20th anniversary gala dinner

UK Screen Alliance would like to invite our members to celebrate twenty years with us!

5 October 2023

Moonraker VFX contributes to NOVA’s new series Ancient Earth on PBS

The Bristol-based studio has produced 100 minutes of science-led visual effects for the new five-part natural history series.

29 September 2023

TRC Reset traineeship for new entrants to animation, VFX and games sector returns

Supported by Screen Scotland, TRC has announced that applications are open for its 2023 edition of Reset.

Moonraker VFX’s Moonbase steps into IMAX and Giant Screen markets

Moonbase: The Next Step launched in two new formats at the Giant Screen Cinema Association’s conference.

21 September 2023

An inside look at Mark Cavendish: Never Enough with Picture Shop

Picture Shop completed post-production work on the Pitch International Films produced documentary, which was released on Netflix this summer.

20 September 2023

Spotlight on…Freefolk: Celebrating 20 years of growth and creativity

This month, we interviewed Freefolk to hear more about the studio's evolution and growth over the last two decades.

15 September 2023

Lucy Allen steps up to Head of Commercial Development at Clear Cut Group

In this newly created role, Lucy will focus on strategic growth for the leading post-production service provider across its specialist brands.

14 September 2023

BlueBolt brings VFX to the adventures of The Great season 3

As the lead VFX studio, BlueBolt has delivered work on all three series of MRC/Hulu’s hit satirical comedy drama show.

Harbor acquires Cheat, London-based studio for premium advertising colour grading

Harbor has appointed Dan Bennett as Managing Director, Advertising, UK to oversee the division.

13 September 2023

Freefolk welcomes Senior CG Lead Reece Weldon

Reece Weldon joins the studio to work on their growing slate of film and episodic projects.

31 August 2023

The Imaginarium Studios makes three key hires

Alex Hill, Dan Baybutt and Lucy Pennington join the leading mocap and performance capture facility.