BYOA Returns on 22 September 2026

BYOA (Bring Your Own Animation) - 22 Sept 2026 

Calling all Escape Studios animation students - BYOA is back on Tuesday 22 September at the Nell of Old Drury in Covent Garden.

BYOA (Bring Your Own Animation)  is a monthly animation event that takes place upstairs at a London pub. 

The next BYOA takes place on Tuesday 22 September 2026 upstairs at the Nell of Old Drury at 29 Catherine Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 5JS from 7pm onwards. 

What is BYOA? 

Escape Studios Kevin Richards is a BYOA Mentor

If you are a student or Escapee who is working on a shot or an updated reel, bring your work on a USB or hard drive (best not to rely on the WiFi) and get feedback from professional animators. 

You'll also hear the local gossip and find out who might be hiring juniors.and for what roles.  

Animation Mentorship

BYOA offers a chance for students to bring their work and get feedback from

Nell of Old Drury 29 Catherine St WC2B 5JS

working Animators - including Escape Studios's animation tutor Kevin Richards, who is now a BYOA Mentor. 

Industry Scoop

BYOA is also a chance to find out the gossip - who is hiring, when, and for what?

Demo Reel Tips

What kind of demo reels are studios looking for? Who is hiring juniors? Industry professionals will know what kind of work needs to go on an animation reel in order to get hired for the next big project.

Where and When

The next BYOA takes place on Tuesday 22 September 2026 from 7pm upstairs at the Nell of Old Drury 29 Catherine Street, London WC2B 5JS. 

Cost

BYOA

BYOA is free.

BYOA on Social Media

To find BYOA at Facebook, follow this link.  And to find them at X/Twitter, click here.  

Get Networked
We recommend that all our students attend BYOA - and other events like it. Industry events like BYOA one are one of the major benefits of our London location.  Meeting your industry colleagues and expanding your network is an important step to your first job in the industry. 

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.