BYOA in Covent GardenTuesday October 20 2026

Next BYOA is on Tuesday, October 20, 2026

The next Bring Your Own Animation (BYOA) event in London is taking place on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. 

The free event will run from 7:15 pm to 10:00 pm upstairs at the Nell of Old Drury, 29 Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JS). Organized by London ACM SIGGRAPH, this monthly animation gathering is a chance for students, self-taught artists, and industry pros to bring their laptops, share their latest shots or showreels, and get feedback from professional animators.  To sign up, follow this link to Eventbrite.

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. 

Bring Your Own Animation 24 September 2026

BYOA 24 Sept 2026 at Cinesite in Soho

Calling all Escape Studios animation students -BYOA (Bring Your Own Animation)  returns on 24 September 2026 for a "Rainbow Spotlight" event hosted by Cinesite in Soho. 

This special BYOA event is hosted by Siggraph and takes place on 24 September 2026 at Cinesite in London from 6.30pm to 9.30pm.  Cinesite's address is 10 Little Portland Street London W1W 7JG.  To sign up, follow this Eventbrite link. 

Kevin Richards Joins "Bring Your Own Animation"

Kevin Richards (on right) joins Bring Your Own Animation

Escape Studios' animation tutor Kevin Richards has become a mentor at Bring Your Own Animation, helping to review animation portfolios at the monthly London animation meetup.

BYOA is a monthly animation event taking place upstairs in a London pub - if you're a current student or a recent 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 - including Kevin.  

Bring Your Own Animation - Tues 28 April 2026

BYOA (Bring Your Own Animation) - 28 April 2026 

Calling all Escape Studios animation students -  BYOA (Bring Your Own Animation)  is a monthly animation event that takes place in London (usually every 3rd Monday of the month) at a London pub. 

Organised by the London chapter of SIGGRAPH,  the next BYOA takes place on Tuesday 28 April 2026 upstairs at the Nell of Old Drury 29 Catherine Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 5JS from 7pm onwards. 

Escape Students Attend "Bring Your Own Animation"

Kevin Richards and Escape Students attend BYOA

BYOA (Bring Your Own Animation) is a monthly event that we recommend all our students and Escapees attend. 

BYOA takes place in London every month at a pub in Soho.  Recently Escape Studios' tutor animation Kevin Richards met with a number of Escape Studios students and Escapees, reviewing demo reels and getting feedback on their work. 

Bring Your Own Animation is Back! 26 Oct 2022

BYOA on Wednesday 26 October 

BYOA (Bring Your Own Animation) is back - taking place in London on Wednesday 26 October at the Newman Arms in Rathbone St, London W1T 1NG.

Organised by the London chapter of SIGGRAPH, BYOA is an animation event that takes place every month at a pub in central London.

BYOA Tonight Monday 18th March

BYOA

BYOA (Bring Your Own Animation) is back - taking place in London tonight, Monday 18th March.

Organised by the London chapter of SIGGRAPH, BYOA is an animation event that takes place every month at a pub in central London, always on the third Monday of the month, and almost always at the same location.

This month BYOA is taking place  at its usual home - the Smugglers Tavern in Fitzrovia, a short walk from Escape Studios.

BYOA Monday 18th February

BYOA - animators getting feedback

BYOA (Bring Your Own Animation) is back - taking place in London on Monday 18th February.

Organised by the London chapter of SIGGRAPH, BYOA is an animation event that takes place every month at a pub in central London, generally on a Monday night.

This month BYOA is taking place the Smugglers Tavern in Fitzrovia, a short walk from Escape Studios.

Bring Your Own Animation - 18th September

Calling all animation Escapees - "Bring Your Own Animation" is taking place on Monday 18th September.

BYOA is an animation event that takes place every month at a pub in London, generally on a Monday night. This month the event is taking place at The Lukin pub in Fitzrovia.

Bring your animation demo reel on a USB or hard drive and get feedback from professional animators. You'll also hear the local gossip and find out the word on the street on where the animation jobs are.

Bring Your Own Animation Tonight 17th July

Lukin pub, Fitzrovia

Calling all Escape animators - "Bring Your Own Animation" is taking place tonight, on Monday 17th July.

BYOA is an animation event that takes place every month at a pub in London. This month the event is taking place at The Lukin pub in Fitzrovia.

If you are a student who is working on a shot or an updated reel (aren't we all?), bring your work on a USB or hard drive and get feedback from professional animators. You'll also hear the local gossip and find out the word on the street.

BYOA Tonight!

Lukin pub, Fitzrovia

Calling all Escape animators - "Bring Your Own Animation" is taking place tonight, Monday June 19th.

BYOA is an animation event that takes place every month at a pub in London. This month the event is taking place at The Lukin pub in Fitzrovia.

If you are a student who is working on a shot or an updated reel (aren't we all?), bring your work on a USB or hard drive and get feedback from professional animators. You'll also hear the local gossip and find out the word on the street. Who is hiring, and what skills are in demand?

Bring Your Own Animation Monday 15th May

Lukin pub, Fitzrovia

Calling all Escape animators - "Bring Your Own Animation" is taking place on Monday May 15th.

BYOA is an animation event that takes place every month at a pub in London. This month the event is taking place at The Lukin pub in Fitzrovia.

If you are a student who is working on a shot or an updated reel (aren't we all?), bring your work on a USB or hard drive and get feedback from professional animators. You'll also hear the local gossip and find out the word on the street.

Bring Your Own Animation Tuesday 18th April

Calling all Escape animators - why not come to "Bring Your Own Animation" tomorrow, Tuesday 18th April? BYOA is an animation event that takes place every month at a pub in London.

This month the event is being organised by the London branch of SIGGRAPH, at The Lukin pub in Fitzrovia.

If you are a student who is working on a shot or a reel (isn't everyone?), bring your work on a USB or hard drive and get feedback from Professional Animators.

Bring Your Own Animation - Monday 20 March

The Lukin - BYOA!

"Bring Your Own Animation" (BYOA) is an animation event that takes place every month in London, usually on a Monday night.

This month it is being held on Monday 20 March at 6.30pm at the Lukin pub, 4 Conway Street in central London W1T 6BB.

Anyone can bring their animation or just come along for drinks.  If you are a student, or a professional who's working on a shot or a reel, bring your work and get feedback from Professional Animators.

Bring Your Own Animation Tonight, Monday 23 January

The Lukin - BYOA!

"Bring Your Own Animation" (BYOA) is an animation event that takes place every month in London.

This month it is being held tonight, Monday 23 January, at 6.30pm at the Lukin pub, 4 Conway Street in central London W1T 6BB.

Anyone can bring their animation or just come along for drinks.  If you are a student, or a professional who's working on a shot or a reel, bring your work and get feedback from Professional Animators.

"Bring Your Own Animation" Monday November 21st

The Lukin - BYOA!

"Bring Your Own Animation" (BYOA) is an animation event that takes place every month in London.

This month it is being held on Monday 21st November at 6.30pm at the Lukin pub, 4 Conway Street in central London W1T 6BB.

Anyone can bring their animation or just come along for drinks.  If you are a student, or a professional who's working on a shot or a reel, bring your work and get feedback from Professional Animators.

Bring Your Own Animation! - 19th September

The Lukin - BYOA!

"Bring Your Own Animation" (BYOA) is an animation event that takes place every month in London. This month it is being held at the Lukin pub, 4 Conway Street in central London W1T 6BB.

Anyone can bring their animation or just come to share their passion and have a few drinks.  If you are a student, or a professional who's working on a shot or a reel, bring your work and get feedback from Professional Animators. Bring your work in a USB or external hard drive. They probably won't have a good internet connection. Here at Escape Studios we strongly recommend that our students attend events such as this one.