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11 January 2024

Registration opens for The Media Production & Technology Show 2024

The event returns from 15-16 May, with an expanded line-up of content, new exhibitors and a specially curated media technology conference.

9 January 2024

Spotlight on Union: Celebrating 15 years of expansion and collaboration

This month, we interviewed Union to hear more about the studio's growth and evolution over the last decade and a half.

8 January 2024

Cinesite and Roland Lane partner on short film FORSAKEN

Highlighting species extinction, the short film is supported by Greenpeace, Outernet and Arts Council England.

Cinesite launches immersive division and strikes first look production deal with Frameless Creative

Cinesite has entered into a long-term partnership with Frameless Creative, the company behind the UK’s largest permanent multi-sensory art experience.

15 December 2023

Behind the Post of Squid Game: The Challenge with ENVY

The ENVY CAPTURE team discussed the role they played on set of the reality competition based on the popular South Korean series.

13 December 2023

BlueBolt does battle in Toulon and Paris for Ridley Scott’s Napoleon

Led by VFX Supervisor Henry Badgett, BlueBolt delivered 126 VFX shots to support Ridley Scott’s epic depiction of the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte.

7 December 2023

Moonraker produces breath-taking titles and graphic design for Planet Earth III

The eight-part series is the latest instalment in the BBC Studios’ critically acclaimed natural history series.

5 December 2023

BFI publishes Skills Scoping Study for the UK’s Digital Content Production Sectors

The British Film Institute has published an in-depth study identifying the skills needed to support growth in rapidly evolving UK digital content production sectors.

Supply 2 Location Group announces major international expansion

S2L Group have announced the launch of their new international division, and will open their first regional office in Saudi Arabia in early 2024.

27 November 2023

An inside look at The Wheel of Time S2 with Picture Shop

The facility delivered post-production work on the thrilling second season of Amazon Prime's high fantasy television series.

Moonraker VFX inspires future talent at RTS Futures Festival

The Bristol-based visual effects studio participated in the RTS Futures Festival, hosted by the Royal Television Society.

24 November 2023

An inside look at Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story with Picture Shop

The facility delivered post-production work on the gripping Disney+ unscripted documentary series.

An inside look at The Haunted Mansion with DNEG

DNEG's VFX Supervisor Sebastian Von Overheidt takes us through the studio’s work on Disney's supernatural horror comedy film.

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.