Animation Leads 2024 Box Office

There is a lot of doom and gloom in our industry these days, following strikes by both writers and actors, and anxiety over the looming threat of AI.  

Despite this, the animation industry continues to thrive, with 25% of box office success coming from animation productions in 2024 (see infographic left). 

Two of this year's biggest hits are Inside Out 2 ($1.6 billion worldwide) and just-released Wild Robot.

The State of UK Animation

Here in the United Kingdom we have over 2,500 studios, of which around 465 have employees - a surprising number given our small size compared to the USA.  The UK punches way above our weight in the global animation market, with many jobs and opportunities for this growing industry. 

UK Tax Credits

One reason is Government support. Today, despite industry headwinds, animation in the UK continues to thrive, supported by a generous tax credit that offers almost 40% of the production budget.  To see more about how the UK tax credits work, read this blog post. 

Careers & Jobs Resources at Escape Studios

Houdini artists are much in demand

We have many resources available at Escape Studios aimed at helping our Escapees find work in the animation games and VFX industries.

• UK No 2 for Global Animation 
• Find an Internship in Animation
• How do Escapees find work in the animation industry?
• Why Animators Need to be on LinkedIn
• Be the Rhino - Rejection is Normal
• Six Rules to Create a Great CV
• How to Write a Cover Letter
• Blue Zoo Recruitment Tips
• Escape Studios' Free Industry Survival Guide
• Escape Studios Free Careers Guide
• Michael Morgan: "From the Classroom to the Studio"
• Why Animators Need a Demo Reel
• How to be a Freelance Animator
• 12 Rules to Find Work in the Animation Industry
• The Number One Reason that Graduates Don't Get Hired
• Why Animators Should Enter the 11 Second Club Competition

The Escape Studios Animation Blog offers a personal view on the art of animation and visual effects. To apply for one of our courses, follow this link.