"The big ole romp in the woods. There are a lot of moving parts!" - DoP Nick Morris on the hardest scene to shoot

"I have a topsy turvy relationship with what I'm doing" - Writer-Dir. Harry Lighten on the highs and lows of the filmmaking process from writing the script, through to shooting and the editing process

"I didn't go to film school so I learnt everything on doing shorts" - Dir Harry reminiscing how on his first short shoot he went up to the First AD and asked 'How do you do the "Action" bit?'

"I was with Nick and Emma in a grade and you get a very formal email and I got heart palpitations. I didn't tell Emma for about 3 minutes but when I did, we went nuts." - Dir Harry on finding out his film was selected for Festival de Cannes

That’s a wrap on our Talent Talk: PILLION at the UK Pavilion. Thank you to Harry Lighton, Lee Groombridge, Gareth Scales & Nick Morris for sharing the creative journey behind this film. 🎥 Full talk will be on our YouTube channel soon: youtube.com/playlist?list=…

That’s a wrap on the full ScreenUK Industry programme at the UK Pavilion! 4 days of panels, talent talks and creative conversations - made possible by an incredible line-up of speakers, partners and supporters. 🎧 Catch up soon via our podcast + YouTube: bit.ly/3S6s8SG

Huge congratulations to our partners Northern Ireland Screen, recognised at the Screen International Global Production Awards at #Cannes2025. 🏆 Belfast named Best City of Film 🌟 Special Recognition Award for NI Screen A brilliant moment for the team - and the screen sector in Northern Ireland.

We’re proud to share that the UK Pavilion received a Special Mention at the 2025 Pavilion Design Awards at the Marché du Film! The jury praised its immersive cinema feel - and its commitment to accessibility 👏 bit.ly/4mt42iR #ScreenUKIndustry #Cannes2025

UK film made its mark at #Cannes2025 - from standout premieres to packed Pavilion talks and award wins 🏆 📖 Catch the full festival recap & highlights: 🔗 screenuk.org/industry/artic… 📩 Sign up to the ScreenUK Industry newsletter for what’s next screenuk.org/industry/festi…

Missed a panel or talent talk at the UK Pavilion during #Cannes2025? Catch up now on our wesbite and ScreenUK Industry Podcast - from co-pros and AI to award-winning UK Talent Talks. 🎧 spoti.fi/3Sv44cq 📺 bit.ly/3Z6maoJ

Visit ScreenUK Industry for the latest UK funding opportunities, calls for international delegations, co-production finance markets, development funds and much more! Head to our website for the latest from Creative Wales, La Biennale di Venezia, Film London, BFI: bit.ly/43XQXXt

Looking for UK screen sector funding? Visit ScreenUK Industry to find open funds for film, TV, games & XR projects. Browse by sector, country & funding type at: screenuk.org/industry/fundi…

We're at the 2025 Annecy Festival and Market, with Animation UK leading the UK Pavilion from 10-13 June. Join us to explore the UK's leading animation sector and engage with UK businesses, talent and industry professionals. Find out where to find us🔽 screenuk.org/industry/festi…

UK titles to look out for at Annecy 2025✨ With the Annecy International Animation Film Festival underway, discover 13 exciting UK projects in Official Selection spanning short films, XR works, TV films, youth animation and more: screenuk.org/industry/artic…

#AUKatAnnecy: Welcome to our worlds! Celebrate UK animation at the UK Pavilion (Annecy Festival MIFA Stand D.15) and start your morning with some fresh pastries, coffee and tea! Thanks to our partners: BFI, British Film Commission, Northern Ireland Screen, Creative Wales, Film London, Department for Business and Trade.

Get to know the UK’s thriving animation sector💥 With Annecy 2025 kicking off this week, our sister site ScreenUK takes a deep dive into the breadth and depth of UK animation: screenuk.org/article/some-o…

Adrian Wootton OBE Adrian Wootton OBE, Animation UK Kate O'Connor co-hosted a UK Animated Feature Films event at Annecy Festival yesterday w/ insights from Cantilever Media/Kazoo Films Andrew Baker about AmazingMauriceFilm, UK animated feature film next steps, & our newly uplifted tax credit!

Less than a week to go to apply to the BFI UK Global Screen Fund International Business Development Fund! Find out more and apply by midday, 19 June: bfi.org.uk/get-funding-su…

📅 Deadline Reminder! Three days left to apply to participate in a BFI group attendance to the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) in Busan, South Korea. Taking place from 19-24 September as part of the 부산국제영화제 BIFF, apply by 10am on 19 June: bfi.org.uk/get-funding-su…

Fantastic news this week of a major boost to the UK screen industries! As part of the Government’s £75m Screen Growth Package, funding has been committed to BFI Film Academy, London Film Festival, UK Global Screen Fund, British Film Commission and more: bfi.org.uk/news/bfi-welco…