Tuesday 22 October 2024

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.

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.  


 






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