UK Screen Alliance

UK Screen Alliance is the leading trade association that represents the visual effects (VFX), TV & film studios, and post-production sectors in the UK. In partnership with Animation UK, who represents the animation sector, we are the membership organisations for over 190 leading employers and our primary purpose is advocacy for our member companies, representing their views to government and related screen sector bodies. Our aim is to enhance the business environment in the UK, so that these sectors flourish and grow to achieve their full potential. The Alliance is celebrating our 20th anniversary in 2024. Hear from our members in our testimonial video below, on reasons why you should join UKSA. If you're new to us, keep up to date with the latest VFX and post-production news and our events, by following us across all our other channels below. Website: https://shorturl.at/qryAE X: https://shorturl.at/ouZ23 Facebook: https://shorturl.at/moS24 Instagram: https://shorturl.at/erMW0 UK Screen Alliance member testimonials from Industrial Light & Magic, The Finish Line, Clear Cut Pictures, Picture Shop, Framestore and ACCESS: VFX. #postproduction #vfx #visualeffects #tradeassociation #film #tv #advocacy #20anniversary #testimonial #UKSA20

#IndustryNews: UK Screen Alliance will soon be attending The Labour Party Conference, participating in Creative UK's Cultural and Creative Industries Pavilion. On Monday, 23 September, check out two of our sessions: "Fireside: Sustainable Growth Of The UK’s Creative Ecosystem" at 1pm and "Fireside: Growing The UK As An International Hub For The Creative Industries" at 4:45pm. For the full programme details, see below. #LabourPartyConference #VFX #visualeffects #postproduction

Thank you Dame Caroline Dinenage MP DBE for highlighting the importance of the VFX tax relief and pushing for a commitment and clarification around its implementation and timescale. We look forward to hearing more from the Chancellor at the forthcoming budget. #VFX #visualeffects #taxrelief #budget #creativeindustries

Harbor Picture Company has announced the appointment of Alex Gregory as Executive Creative Director of Advertising Colour, UK, driving the company’s growth and supporting the creative vision and client impact for the UK market. Read more below. #appointment #advertising #colour #studio #postproduction

Forty creative organisations, including UK Screen Alliance and Animation UK, have come together with Creative UK and a range of celebrated talent for the Cultural and Creative Industries Pavilion at the upcoming The Labour Party Conference, to ensure that politicians, policymakers and party members hear first-hand the solutions the cultural and creative industries have for the socio-economic challenges we face. Read more below. #LabourPartyConference #labourparty #conference #creativeindustries #pavilion #partyconference #policy

#IndustryNews: This morning, Neil Hatton (CEO of UK Screen Alliance) joined former Culture Minister Ed Vaizey on The Times Radio for a chat about the current industry landscape. Listen to the discussion below, starting at around the 1hr24m mark. #radio #discussion #creativesector #creativeindustries

#IndustryEvent: Over the past few years, much has changed within the creative industry as it deals with the repercussions from the global pandemic, a film strike and advancements in generative AI. On 28 August at 5pm, CAVE Academy will host a webinar with Neil Hatton (UK Screen Alliance) and Paul Mellender, where they will discuss the current state of the creative industry and what we can expect as we move forwards. See more details and sign up for the "State of the Industry 2024" panel discussion below. #webinar #creativesector #film #tv #paneldiscussion

Chris Burn has been appointed as Group Managing Director at Milk Visual Effects, and will lead the team across the Group’s studios in London, France, Spain and Ireland, promoting creativity, client collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Read more below. #VFX #visualeffects #appointment #studio

Jellyfish Pictures has announced two critical hires to spearhead its VFX expansion in the Canadian market, with the appointment of Brodie McNeill as Senior VFX Supervisor, and Lara Osland as Executive Producer. Read more below. #VFX #visualeffects #expansion #studio #appointment

#IndustryNews: UK Screen Alliance and the British Film Institute (BFI) have kickstarted a new version of the Core Skills of VFX Handbook and the VFX Student Primer, and we need industry practitioners to give their advice on this essential training source. Read more below.