Cannes 2026
ScreenUK Industry will be in Cannes to celebrate UK films and co-productions in official selection, showcase our incredible talent and services, and help international professionals connect with the UK screen sector.
Animation
This page provides a snapshot of the UK's animation sector. Browse below for an overview of funding opportunities, international festivals and events, useful links and information on working with the UK, the latest news and videos and podcasts.
Festivals & Events
View allWe showcase UK creative excellence to the world and encourage international engagement and collaboration with UK talent and businesses at various international industry events.
Berlin 2026
ScreenUK Industry will be at the UK Stand in Berlin this month to celebrate a bumper year of UK films and co-productions in official selection, showcase our incredible talent and services, and help international professionals connect with t…
Clermont Ferrand 2026
ScreenUK Industry will be at the Clermont Ferrand Short Film Market to celebrate UK short films and co-productions in official selection, showcase UK short films festivals, and help international professionals connect with the UK screen sec…
News
View allWe’re here to bring you news on the latest international-focused activity coming out of the UK's animation sector.
Cannes 2026: UK films and co-productions
The 79th Cannes Film Festival has revealed it's line-up! From Clio Barnard's I See Building Fall Like Lightning in Director's Fortnight to a range of co-productions, immersive works and shorts, explore all UK works in official selection...
Berlin 2026: UK films and co-productions
Discover the 28 UK films and co-productions announced at the 2026 Berlinale.
Working with the UK
Resources to help you navigate the UK’s animation sector, whether you are working with it, or within it.
More infoFunding & Support
View allThe UK offers a variety funding options for animation projects from a number of different funders.
Festival Launch Support – UKGSF
Supporting the festival launch of UK films in order to enhance their promotion, reach and value internationally.
West Midlands Production Fund – Creative UK
Encourages and invests in the sustainable production of higher end feature films and TV drama in the region.
Impact - BFI National Lottery Filmmaking Fund
Supports features from experienced directors working at any budget level, and debut filmmakers with projects with budgets of over £3,500,000.
Creative Challenge - BFI National Lottery Filmmaking Fund
Support for organisations to run creative development programmes to stimulate a healthier, wider ecosystem in for emerging UK filmmakers.
Production Funding - Northern Ireland Screen
Production funding in the form of a recoupable loan with profit participation or in limited circumstances a grant.
Slate Development - Northern Ireland Screen
Slate development funding is available to companies for 2 or more projects, which can be feature film, television (all genres and including pilots) and interactive content. The fund specifically excludes development support for local televi…
Current Opportunities
From UK fund openings and calls for delegations, to international training labs and co-production markets, we bring you the latest opportunities and deadlines to be aware of.
More infoVideos & Podcasts
View allCouldn’t be there in person? Catch-up on our industry panels, talent talks and podcasts.
Talent Talk: Scale
Director Joseph Pierce and the production team talk about co-pro short animation, Scale.
Talent Talk: Wild Summon
Producer Director duo Karni Arieli and Saul Freed talk about their short animation, Wild Summon.
Developing Partnerships | UK Global Screen Fund Summit 2024
In this session at the UK Global Screen Fund Summit 2024, discover the benefits of co-productions and collaborations, and learn how to navigate the complexities of global distribution.
Screen Futures | UK Global Screen Fund Summit 2024
Join a line-up of cultural leaders at the UK Global Screen Fund Summit 2024 as they explore how the UK’s creative landscape is evolving and how global trends are shaping its future.
