Locksmith Animation Studio Opens in London

Good news for the London animation industry; the long awaited Locksmith animation studio, first announced back in 2014,  has opened its new premises in Primrose Hill, housing up to 70 artists.

Locksmith brings with it the prospect of jobs, creative success, and - at last - a proper, fully equipped animation studio right here in London.

Sarah Smith, Elizabeth Murdoch, Julie Lockhart

You can read the full story here, and also read this interview from 2014 at awn.com, where Locksmith Animation founder and director Sarah Smith talked about the new venture.

Locksmith is backed by London VFX house Double Negative, and also supported by entrepreneur Elizabeth Murdoch.

Interestingly, the three principals of the new venture are all women - a significant boost for the diversity of the UK animation industry.

---Alex

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