Julian Scott Associates

01/12/2022

Another exciting day in prospect…..

30/11/2022

Today I am mostly.

18/11/2022

This morning’s office…..

29/10/2022

Outside North America, the UK is currently “the number-one territory for inward investment production in the world” - Adrian Wootton, CEO, BFC and Film London

25/10/2022

The film and TV industry is growing and producing new jobs. But there’s still a shortage of people with the right expertise and training

03/10/2022

29/09/2022

New office, in need of wall art…

13/06/2019

Some days the view from the office is hard to beat

10/06/2019

Am at this week, wearing my hat and based on the Animation UK stand at number 4.P14 - do drop by….

04/03/2019

Happy Birthday ! Screen Alliance is 15 Years Old Today | News | UK Screen

Unfortunately, we don’t have any photos of the event; no social media or iPhones back then, but the announcement of the meeting can still be seen on Screen Daily’s website.

07/02/2019

Brexit countdown: UK distributors voice their concerns

Leaving EU could mean currency fluctuations, delayed DVD shipments and less financial support.

29/01/2019

"The problem with university education in the UK is the teaching tends to focus on thinking and writing, and not enough on doing. Animation is a craft skill, and it should not be taught as an academic subject". Mend the Gap on Feb 4th 6:00pmhttps://buff.ly/2C7R2Lp

28/01/2019

“More than ever, academia has a vital role in helping to address the industry skills gap. But it requires cooperation, partnership and innovative thinking between, and on, all sides.” Mend the Gap Feb 4th 6:30pm

Film London and Escape Studios, in association with Universities UK, invite you to attend Mend The Gap: An evening of discussion and debate around the current animation training and employment landscape. UK universities produce 600 animation graduates every year, yet there is a perceived skills gap....

28/01/2019

“We know there are higher education courses of mixed value. That is why we have our quality mark for those courses judged industry-relevant, which we are constantly working on improving in importance and relevance. But we also need employers to take a more active role in supporting accreditation and work place opportunity” Mend the Gap on Feb 4th 6:00pm

Film London and Escape Studios, in association with Universities UK, invite you to attend Mend The Gap: An evening of discussion and debate around the current animation training and employment landscape. UK universities produce 600 animation graduates every year, yet there is a perceived skills gap....

25/01/2019

"The problem with university education in the UK is that the teaching tends to focus largely on thinking and writing, and not enough on doing. Animation is a craft skill, and it should not be taught as an academic subject” Mend the Gap Feb 4th 6:30pm http://buff.ly/2C7R2Lp

Film London and Escape Studios, in asssociation with Universities UK, invite you to attend Mend The Gap: An evening of discussion and debate around the current animation training and employment landscape. UK universities produce 600 animation graduates every year, yet there is a perceived skills gap...

25/01/2019

“Surveys show satisfaction with graduate skills are high across all sectors yet many employers still express concerns about skills gaps. Sometimes it is unclear what these skills gaps are” Mend the Gap Feb 4th 6:30pm

Film London and Escape Studios, in asssociation with Universities UK, invite you to attend Mend The Gap: An evening of discussion and debate around the current animation training and employment landscape. UK universities produce 600 animation graduates every year, yet there is a perceived skills gap...

25/01/2019

“This event couldn’t be more pertinent or timely. With skills gaps and shortages on the increase and 30 % of our workforce from the EU, there is real concern about immigration and visa costs. We urgently have to mend the skills gap and address the gap between industry and higher education.” Mend the Gap Feb 4th 6:30pm

Film London and Escape Studios, in asssociation with Universities UK, invite you to attend Mend The Gap: An evening of discussion and debate around the current animation training and employment landscape. UK universities produce 600 animation graduates every year, yet there is a perceived skills gap...

25/01/2019

As a leading force in the global animation/VFX industry we need to do more to nurture home-grown talent. It’s time to take inspiration from the European schools and think about how we can help UK students and institutions to raise their game. Mend the Gap opn Feb 4th 6:00pm

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25/01/2019

Shelley Page - “Graduates from the top international schools succeed in the global animation industry thanks to excellent training in a full range of animation techniques. Do the UK schools really provide equivalent educational opportunities to enable our graduates to fully compete in the jobs marketplace?” Mend the Gap Feb 4th 6:30pm

Film London and Escape Studios, in asssociation with Universities UK, invite you to attend Mend The Gap: An evening of discussion and debate around the current animation training and employment landscape. UK universities produce 600 animation graduates every year, yet there is a perceived skills gap...

24/01/2019

"The problem with university education in the UK is that the teaching tends to focus largely on thinking and writing, and not enough on doing. Animation is a craft skill, and it should not be taught as an academic subject". Mend the Gap - 4th Feb 6:30pm

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24/01/2019

"The problem with university education in the UK is that the teaching tends to focus largely on thinking and writing, and not enough on doing. Animation is a craft skill, and it should not be taught as an academic subject” Mend the Gap Feb 4th 6:30pm

Film London and Escape Studios, in asssociation with Universities UK, invite you to attend Mend The Gap: An evening of discussion and debate around the current animation training and employment landscape. UK universities produce 600 animation graduates every year, yet there is a perceived skills gap...

22/01/2019

A host of bosses at UK animation companies have joined the campaign for a public vote on the final deal over the terms of Britain's exit from the European Union, known as the People's Vote.

17/01/2019

An employer in the screen industry? Take part in 's new survey and help them gather important information on skills gaps and shortages, diversity, training provision and the future trends of working

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12/12/2018

Producer and Executive Producer, consultant to Film London.

26/11/2018

This morning I am mostly here doing this

23/11/2018

News from Creative Europe on a deal/no deal Brexit and how it affects Creative Europe funding.

Creative Europe Brexit update Our advice for UK lead and partner organisations and other European partners is to continue applications for the forthcoming Creative Europe calls, but to take full note of the information about the two different scenarios below. Creative Europe Desk UK can provide guid...

18/10/2018

Britain’s creative sector is the envy of the world – and its being wrecked

Manufacturing was allowed to fall away. Now the same could happen to the arts.

10/10/2018

Good news for training for the creative industries

School to enroll initial 300 students in September 2019.

09/10/2018

Loneliness, loss, love and libido are just some of the subjects explored in these shorts commissioned through Animation 2018, the prestigious programme from the BFI and BBC Four

Be one of the first to see these shorts, commissioned through Animation 2018, the prestigious programme from the BFI and BBC Four.

12/09/2018

London based studio Illuminated Films about to pitch

11/09/2018

London based Anthem Studios doing a great job pitching at

31/07/2018

Amazon Prime video pilot voting has been "set aside for now."

Say goodbye to Amazon's online pilot voting -- it's going away as the tech giant calls its own shots.

21/07/2018

What’s that I smell? Coffee!

Scale of challenge revealed in annual report as 16-34s desert broadcaster for streaming services

18/07/2018

A new EIS fund and a £5m+ commercial development fund are mooted.

18/07/2018

As our stalwarts of broadcasting refuse to connect to a younger audience and continue to pander to the over 55s

Video streaming services now have more subscribers than traditional pay TV services in the UK.

04/07/2018

My job tomorrow at interviewing about his career and 'Kids on Earth’ 5th July 9:40am Showroom Cinema2

Forget everything you know about television… and school. The next generation of connected global citizens are changing everything. (And you can, too!).