The BFI invests over £1m in 15 new animation projects

The BFI is investing £1.1 million in 15 new, bold and ambitious animation projects as it announced the recipients of the latest round of the BFI Short Form Animation Fund. For the second iteration of the Fund, the BFI partnered with StoryFutures Academy, the National Centre for Immersive Storytelling, to support two immersive virtual or augmented reality projects from the slate of 15. Ten … Read more

StoryFutures Academy launches Fireworks short film World Premiere and Masterclass

StoryFutures Academy (The National Centre for Immersive Storytelling, run by the National Film and Television School and Royal Holloway, University of London) launched the world premiere and masterclass of short film Fireworks that uses cutting edge Virtual Production to tell its story. Situated at the Curzon Soho, the premiere saw over 150 guests including those from Epic … Read more

Storyfutures Academy releases key findings of virtual production skills report

StoryFutures Academy: The National Centre for Immersive Storytelling has released the findings of a report providing a map of the Virtual Production (VP) skills needed across the Film and TV Industry. The interim VP Skills Report identifies both the hard and soft skills required to translate innovation practice into economic growth. The report was presented in-person … Read more