UK Screen Association - Representing the UK's Post Production and Special Effects industries

Press Releases

2012

January

The BSC returns to Elstree Studios

31 Jan 12

The British Society of Cinematographers BSC EXPO will take place on the George Lucas Stage at Elstree Studios on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th February 2012. more...

The Mill unveils updated Mill Colour photo grading app

31 Jan 12

World renowned visual effects studio, The Mill has unveiled a new update to its Mill Colour app - the award winning photo grading application for the iPhone. more...

Silversun optimises operations by 400 percent with new high-speed solution from Sohonet

30 Jan 12

Sohonet's 100Mbit/s Internet solution enables production and creative digital services agency to future-proof infrastructure for enhanced digital service delivery. more...

The Pixel Lab 2012 is open for applications

30 Jan 12

Now in its third year, Power to the Pixel brings its leading cross-media course, The Pixel Lab to the Resort Schwielowsee, Potsdam, Germany once again. more...

Kate Robson promoted to Head of Broadcast Operations at Prime Focus

25 Jan 12

Prime Focus has appointed Technical Producer Kate Robson as Head of Operations for its Broadcast division. more...

Creative Industries Council endorses Skillset Skills Group's plans to boost skills and talent

25 Jan 12

Skillset has been charged by the Creative Industries Council and UK Government to implement a series of skills and talent-focused initiatives that will help the sector remain a driver of growth for the UK economy. more...

War Horse nominated for a BAFTA

18 Jan 12

Framestore's feature film visual effects have once again received attention from BAFTA in the form of a 'Special Visual Effects' nomination, this time for work on Spielberg's War Horse. more...

Sound and music techniques for narrative filmmaking with Gustavo Costantini

18 Jan 12

London Film School offers training discount to UK Screen members. more...

Elstree Film Studios pledges support to Reelscape Films' social enterprise feature film Fortune Cookies

18 Jan 12

After its launch at the EDF Energy London Eye 4D cinema, family comedy feature film Fortune Cookies has attracted the support of Elstree Film Studios which will be providing studio space for the studio section of the shoot. more...

UK Screen Association responds to UK Film Policy Review

17 Jan 12

UK Screen welcomes this week's report, A Future For British Film: It begins with the audience... from the Film Policy Review panel. more...

UK's largest programme of free broadcast seminars is set to inspire

16 Jan 12

The BVE 2012 free seminar programme is the largest of its kind in the UK, with 11 theatres presenting over 250 seminars across the three day event at Earls Court, London, 14-16 February 2012. more...

The Future of British Film - Lord Smith publishes his review of British film policy

16 Jan 12

A revolutionary new approach to film education in British schools, financial incentives to encourage collaborations between producers and distributors at the initial stages of financing a project, and moves to encourage all major broadcasters to increase current levels of support for British film are some of the recommendations made by leading industry experts in a report published today. more...

Framestore creates VFX for War Horse

16 Jan 12

Oh! What a lovely pony. more...

Framestore honoured three times in 10th VES nominations

13 Jan 12

Framestore's winning streak with the Visual Effects Society Awards may continue into 2012 with the news that some of the company's highly talented artists have been nominated for three awards in categories stretching across features and commercials. more...

Cinesite opens its 2012 Inspire Internship Programme for entries

9 Jan 12

Cinesite, one of the world's leading film visual effects houses, today announced that it's now accepting applications for its highly successful annual internship programme, Inspire. more...

Rushes Soho Shorts Festival 2012 Announce Call for Submissions

3 Jan 12

Rushes Soho Shorts Festival 2012 has opened for submissions for their 14th celebration of everything short. more...

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December

Looking for a New Year resolution? Become a Stem ambassador

28 Dec 11

Would you like to act as an inspiring role model to young people? Can you demonstrate science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM) in action, or talk about where your career has taken you? more...

Clearcast joins Sohonet Media Network (SMN) to provide super-fast pre-clearance services for the UK advertising industry

22 Dec 11

1 Gbit/s SMN fibre installation doubles access speeds to website services and enables existing advertising agency SMN members to upload content at uncontended, gigabit speeds. more...

Creative England's Location and Production Services team offers joined up support to regional productions

21 Dec 11

New team on hand to provide dedicated filming support in the English regions in 2012. more...

A beautiful Holmes with an amazing water feature

19 Dec 11

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows opens on 16th December 2011 in the USA and the UK. more...

UK Screen Association announces November's Shining Star

16 Dec 11

Esther Keogh, Operations Assistant at Pinewood has been announced as UK Screen's November Shining Star! more...

UK Screen Association announces December's Shining Star

16 Dec 11

Rosemary Hill, Hire Co-ordinator at Alias Hire has been announced as UK Screen's December Shining Star! more...

South West Screen transfers all projects and activities into Creative England

16 Dec 11

Creative England takes on management of all South West Screen contracts. more...

MPC appoints David Spilsbury as Director of Technology and Operations for Advertising

13 Dec 11

MPC has promoted David Spilsbury to Director of Technology and Operations for Advertising. more...

One Media Publishing Group upgrades network infrastructure with Sohonet to capitalise on growing demand for HD video content

12 Dec 11

New cross-site Internet connection to Pinewood's data centre enables digital music & video rights company to optimise and future-proof operations and data security more...

Communications Review responses published

7 Dec 11

Replies to open letter made public to ensure transparency. more...

MPC wins Post House of the Year Award

7 Dec 11

MPC is excited to announce that their London Studio has been named Post House of the Year at the inaugural Shots Awards. more...

RadioCentre continues long-term partnership with Sohonet with connectivity installation at its new London offices

6 Dec 11

Sohonet installs high-speed Internet solution at the radio industry body's purpose-built offices in New Oxford Street. more...

Ben Cyzer joins MPC as Head of Business Development for Advertising

5 Dec 11

MPC Advertising has appointed Ben Cyzer as Head of Business Development for their London Studio. more...

Creative England opens two new funds to support development of regional filmmaking talent

5 Dec 11

Applications invited for Development and Film Networks Funds totalling £400,000. more...

November

Framestore strenghtens production dept with Bumble Davis and James Alexander

30 Nov 11

Framestore's busy commercials production department is expanding, taking on two new producers: Bumble Davis (formerly head of production at Golden Square) and James Alexander (hailing from Envy). more...

Government focus on skills development

28 Nov 11

Teaching of ICT and computer science in schools needs reform to better reflect the changing role of technology and the need to engage the computer scientists of the future, the Government says in its response to an independent review of skills ("Next Gen") for the UK's video games and visual effects (VFX) sectors. more...

UK Screen Association announces October's Shining Star

25 Nov 11

Ilja Ivanov, Technician at Hireworks has been announced as UK Screen's October Shining Star. more...

CANON 'IXUS 220'

23 Nov 11

Framestore has directed, produced and designed VFX for the latest TV spot for Canon's new IXUS 220HS camera. more...

Smoke & Mirrors 48 Hour Film Competition announce Sam Washington as 2011 Winner

22 Nov 11

Thursday 17 November, Smoke & Mirrors 48 Hour Film Competition announced it's 2011 Winner. more...

Itfc adds new subtitling software and HD closed captioning kit to enhance its media access services portfolio

22 Nov 11

itfc, a division of Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc., and supplier of digital media and media access services, has installed SysMedia?s WinCAPS Qu4ntum subtitling software and Link Electronics? HD SD SDI Closed Caption Encoder at its West London offices. more...

Framestore opens regional satellite with Arts University College Bournemouth

16 Nov 11

Oscar-winning visual effects house, Framestore, is embarking on a joint enterprise with Arts University College Bournemouth (AUCB) to create a regional outpost for visual effects preparatory work. The new studio launches on Wednesday 16th November 2011. more...

White Mark Makes Space For More Clients At Wave

11 Nov 11

Studio and technical design consultancy White Mark Ltd has designed and installed two new audio suites at the Soho-based facility of Award-winning post production company Wave. more...

Darth Vader pays a Visit to his local Curry's

11 Nov 11

Darth Vader pays an unexpected visit to Curry's and PC World staff in the excellent follow-up to last year's successful Star WarsTM homage from the electronic retailer. more...

Prime Minister's extention of Film Tax Relief is welcomed by the British Film Commission

10 Nov 11

Announcement Ensures Film Production can continue to Deliver £1bn Annually for the UK Economy more...

Government announces extension of film tax relief

10 Nov 11

The Prime Minister has today announced the extension of film tax relief, the Government's targeted tax break for the British film industry, until the end of December 2015. more...

Pro Tools|HDX - Launch Event

8 Nov 11

MediaPros is proud to be co-hosting a launch event for the new Avid Pro Tools|HDX system featuring Pro Tools 10 software on Monday the 14th November 2011 in Central London. more...

Covent Garden, SLOimage and MPC launch 'Nativity' digital installation for celebrate Christmas 2011

8 Nov 11

Famous for delivering unique cultural firsts, Covent Garden has partnered with award winning director and visual artist Martha Fiennes' SLOimage and world leading VFX and digital studio MPC to create 'Nativity'. more...

Prime Focus makes substantial infrastructure investment in London and New York

3 Nov 11

New kit as well as internal promotions and new talent signify commitment to ongoing expansion plans. more...

Broadcast Video Expo and The Production Show to move to ExCeL in 2013

2 Nov 11

Broadcast Video Expo (BVE), and sister event The Production Show (TPS), will have a new home in 2013. more...

Exclusive discount on 'Adobe Photoshop Overview for Absolute Beginners' with Bridge Training

2 Nov 11

The course is normally £150 + VAT but The Bridge are offering a special rate of £50 + VAT to UK Screen members. more...

Goldcrest Post expands its full audio offering to clients with the latest addition of Foley services

1 Nov 11

A new spacious Foley studio was set up over the summer by legendary Foley editor, Paul Carr, with Adrian Rhodes' sound editing team. more...

Goldcrest Post Promotions

1 Nov 11

Simon Ray has been appointed Head of Engineering and Operations and Rebecca Adams as Sales Manager at Goldcrest Post London. more...

October

Creative England secures RGF investment for Digital Champions Project

31 Oct 11

New initiative to support digital and media SMEs working in cross-platform content. more...

Aine Healy on board to head up Prime Focus Technologies in UK

24 Oct 11

Prime Focus Technologies (PFT) has appointed industry veteran Aine Healy as Vice President and Head of UK. more...

The best in the business coach the UK's next generation of VFX talent

20 Oct 11

Visual effects students from throughout the UK are being connected with professionals from some of the industry's leading VFX companies through an online coaching programme thanks to Skillset. more...

Alias takes next step with Alexa

17 Oct 11

Alias Hire, one of the UK's premier broadcast technology hire companies has just added the Arri Alexa to its expanding camera fleet. more...

Cinesite launches its 2012 Inspire Internship Programme

17 Oct 11

New technical effects placement added to develop the next-generation of VFX programmers. more...

BFI partners with Sohonet to provide superfast free wi-fi to its Southbank visitors

13 Oct 11

Sohonet's 100Mbit/s fibre line connection and Wireless Solution will enable BFI Southbank's corporate clients to host digital interactive events to audiences of up to 500. more...

SIS LIVE work with Red Bull Music Academy at Red Bull Revolutions in Sound

13 Oct 11

13th October, 6.30-9.30pm 1 night 30 Live Gigs 30 Live Streams 1 broadcast company = SIS LIVE more...

bluegfx brings together the cream-of-the-crop from Film and Television, Games and Design Visualisation for the second bluegfx expo

13 Oct 11

Industry leaders will gather, debate and present at Ravensbourne on 3 November. more...

Films at 59 Invest in 2K 3D Stereoscopic and SAN infrastructure

5 Oct 11

Premier Bristol-based Post Production house Films at 59 have worked with top UK Systems Company XTFX to put Autodesk© Flame© Premium and Bright server at the heart of its Stereo3D workflow. more...

Creative England opens for business

3 Oct 11

- Seven Board Members appointed - Three Senior Managers in place - Film Culture funding opens on 17 October 2011 - Talent Development funding available from November - Lottery transfer FAQs available now at www.creativeengland.co.uk/film-support more...

September

Last Passenger Speeds into Shepperton

30 Sep 11

The BFI and Pinewood Studios, in association with Future Films/2B Pictures, Pathé and NDF International, is delighted to announce the commencement of production on Last Passenger. more...

Halo Post Production expands with new film audio facility

29 Sep 11

Halo Post Production today announced that it has taken possession of 25 Noel Street. more...

Long-term collaboration with Sohonet ensures world-class reputation of the Pinewood Studio Group's digital operation

29 Sep 11

Significant investment in high-speed metro network and new data centre enables Pinewood to offer advanced digital asset management services. more...

Aquarium annouces new TV Mixing base at De Lane lea

23 Sep 11

Audio specialists De Lane Lea and Aquarium Studios are pleased to announce a new TV Mixing base for Aquarium within De Lane Lea's world famous Soho HQ. more...

Sony PMW-EX3 Camera & Lighting Overview course

22 Sep 11

The Bridge are offering a 20% discount to UK Screen members on Sony PMW-EX3 Camera & Lighting Overview course. more...

Digital tinkering and tailoring by Framestore

20 Sep 11

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy is released in the UK on 16th September 2011 and will open in the US on 9th December. Framestore created the film's digital visual effects. more...

Rushes VFX for Wuthering Heights

16 Sep 11

Wuthering Heights is Andrea Arnold's latest film based on Emily Bronte's novel and was shot on location with cinematography by Robbie Ryan (Golden Lion Winner at Venice Film Festival 2011). more...

Creative England appoints Chief Executive

15 Sep 11

Creative England has today appointed Caroline Norbury as its first Chief Executive Officer. more...

SIS LIVE deliver new bespoke OB for ESPN America

15 Sep 11

SIS LIVE, Europe's largest outside broadcast (OB) and satellite uplink supplier, will launch the latest addition to its fleet, SIS 65, on the 17th September. more...

Head of Vue Cinemas joins Skillset Board

14 Sep 11

One of the most influential figures in the UK film industry, Vue Cinemas founder and CEO Tim Richards, has joined the Board of Skillset. more...

VFX industry given boost in battle to tackle skills shortages

13 Sep 11

Key job roles that are essential to the continued growth of the UK's visual effects (VFX) industry should be added or retained on the Government's shortage occupation list, according to new recommendations from the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC). more...

Central London Studio Facilities made available for 2012 Olymipcs and Paralympics

9 Sep 11

A rare opportunity has arisen for broadcasters wishing to establish secure studio, production and transmission facilities in central London for the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics. more...

Sequence Creative produce Top Gear Live TV Commercial

9 Sep 11

Sequence Creative recently produced the new TVC for Top Gear Live, imminently being aired nationally on Dave, Sky, ITV and online. more...

ASSIMILATE partners with The Bridge for SCRATCH training

8 Sep 11

ASSIMILATE, the leading provider of powerful post-production tools for digital workflows, has teamed up with The Bridge Media Training Ltd in London, UK, to provide in-depth digital cinema and broadcast training courses for its SCRATCH® DI finishing and SCRATCH Lab VFX and on-location dailies workflow products. more...

OB and Uplink Specialist SIS LIVE provides stunning coverage of the inaugural America World Cup series in Portugal

8 Sep 11

SIS LIVE, Europe's largest outside broadcast and uplink supplier, continues its work delivering High Definition (HD) agile cameras and digital RF microwave links for the 34th America's Cup. more...

Rushes' MGFX Studio target Bin Laden

7 Sep 11

Rushes' MGFX Studio have contributed a variety of motion graphics and CG VFX to bring to life one of the most important events of the 21st century: The story behind the plan to capture one of the world's most infamous and elusive terrorists, Osama Bin Laden. more...

MPC names Tim Phillips as Head of Production for Advertising

5 Sep 11

Tim Phillips has been appointed Head of Production for Advertising at MPC. more...

August

itfc delivers quality subtitling for IBC TV News for the tenth year running

25 Aug 11

Provider helps the trade show news reach thousands of delegates. more...

Simona Harrison joins Prime Focus Telecine department

24 Aug 11

Upcoming talent to specialise in hair and beauty work. more...

London International Animation Festival and Skillset team up for two days of free industry seminars

24 Aug 11

Animators and the indelibly curious are invited to learn all about the art and technology of animation in two days of free seminars at The Barbican on 2-3 September. more...

3 Mills Studios Newsletter August 2011

22 Aug 11

Find out more about what 3 Mills Studios have been up to. more...

Join UK Screen and Evolutions TV for the Editing Onion Training Session

15 Aug 11

The Onion Training Sessions are an initiative set up by UK Screen Association which is aimed junior staff within their membership. more...

Rushes provide Grade and VFX for French Connection Campaign - Autumn/Winter 2011

12 Aug 11

The creative campaign for French Connection's Autumn/Winter 2011 collection has launched this week. more...

Creative England seeks members for National Board

12 Aug 11

Recruitment underway for 12-strong board to guide new organisation. more...

The Mill Studio expands into Design

11 Aug 11

Mill Studio officially launches it's Design department this month with Carl Addy as Creative Director; Ross Urien as Head of Print, and Adam Brandon as Designer. more...

Mill TV sets sail to create VFX for Sky 1 HD's epic new drama Sinbad

11 Aug 11

The Mill's double-BAFTA winning visual effects TV team has joined the crew of Sky 1 HD's forthcoming fantasy adventure series, Sinbad. more...

Skillset's Foundation Degree Internships give students balance between university and work experience

10 Aug 11

Skillset has designed four groundbreaking new qualifications that will give students firsthand experience of working in an exciting media role while earning a degree. more...

SIS LIVE innovate for IBC 2011

9 Aug 11

SIS LIVE will be presenting some exciting new developments to their product range at the 2011 IBC exhibition. more...

Skillset consults on the way forward for skills and talent development in the Creative Industries

9 Aug 11

Skillset is calling on the UK Creative Industries to voice their opinions about the steps that must be taken to continue developing world-beating creative talent. more...

Avid Pro Tools HD Native Event

5 Aug 11

MediaPros and Avid will be co-hosting an open day event on Wednesday the 24th August featuring the latest and greatest Professional Audio Solutions. more...

Matt Lawrence promoted to lead newly expanded MGFX studio at Rushes

2 Aug 11

Rushes have promoted Matt Lawrence to run expanded MGFX Studio more...

New Commercial Director joins Sohonet to continue rapid growth and scale-up operations for significant pan-European expansion

1 Aug 11

Sohonet, the leading expert in connectivity and data management for the media and entertainment industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Damien Carroll as Commercial Director. more...

BFI Statistical Yearbook 2011 published

1 Aug 11

The BFI Statistical Yearbook 2011 was published today, the most authoritative and complete snapshot of the film landscape in the UK. more...

Alias Hire wins Olympic support deal

1 Aug 11

Alias Hire, one of the UK's premier broadcast technology hire companies, today announced the winning of their first Olympic deal alongside Sennheiser UK, which will locate its audio support operation within Alias's building. more...

July

Rushes Soho Shorts Festival 2011 - Finalists & Winners

29 Jul 11

Rushes Soho Shorts are delighted to announce the winners and runners up for this year's festival. more...

Accelerating careers in post-production

29 Jul 11

New work-based industry course will bridge the skills gap between Facility Houses and entry level staff. more...

Boneheaded brilliance

29 Jul 11

Framestore VFX production on Captain America: The First Avenger. more...

Sequence wins Zodiak Active's Renault Channel for 2011

26 Jul 11

Sequence Post has secured the long-term series post production for Zodiak's Renault Channel multi-platform digital content. more...

Rushes Soho Shorts announces the festival finalists

26 Jul 11

Rushes Soho Shorts Festival, celebrating its 13th year, is excited to announce the 48 finalists in this year's competition. more...

Cinesite casts the final spell on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

19 Jul 11

Cinesite, one of the world's leading film visual effects houses, has contributed complex visual effects for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. more...

Deluxe To Subcontract 35mm/16mm Original Colour Negative Processing Services In U.K.

19 Jul 11

Deluxe Laboratories Ltd., a subsidiary of Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc., announced today that it will begin subcontracting its 35mm/16mm original colour negative processing work in the U.K. to Technicolor's Pinewood facility as of Sunday evening, July 24. more...

Ending with a splash

15 Jul 11

The release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II on July 15th 2011 marks the end of perhaps the most ambitious - and certainly the most remunerative - film cycles in cinematic history. more...

Skillset's Animation Showcase puts the next generation of UK animation talent on display

15 Jul 11

Skillset brought the best and brightest of the UK's animation students together with representatives from the VFX and animation industries at the annual Animation Showcase in London yesterday (14 July). more...

UK Screen Association announces June's Shining Star

13 Jul 11

Ed Randolph, VFX Line Producer at Senate VFX has been announced as UK Screen's June Shining Star! more...

Hireworks celebrates its fourth year in business

13 Jul 11

Hireworks, the Pinewood Studios and Soho based post production rental company, has just completed its fourth year in business although its owners have over a hundred years of industry experience between them! more...

Creative Industries Council meets for first time

13 Jul 11

The newly-formed Creative Industries Council will meet for the first time today. more...

Skillset to lead Skills Working Group for Creative Industries Council

13 Jul 11

The UK Government has asked Skillset to lead an industry working group to advise the newly formed Creative Industries Council (CIC), on the skills issues facing the creative sector. more...

Avid Offers Special Crossgrade Promotion for Final Cut Pro Users

12 Jul 11

Customers can integrate Media Composer into professional editing workflows to eliminate bottlenecks and focus on storytelling. more...

BAFTA Honours Framestore VFX Artists

11 Jul 11

The inaugural BAFTA Brits to Watch in partnership with Audi took place in Los Angeles on Saturday 9th July 2011. more...

Sohonet Appoints New Executive Director to Capitalise on Growing International Demand for Tapeless Workflow

11 Jul 11

Sohonet, the leading expert in connectivity and data management for the media and entertainment industry, is delighted to announce the Board appointment of highly respected business leader, Margaret Craig, to help steer the company through an exciting period of rapid global expansion. more...

Bafta winning Aquarium Studios join forces with Award Winning Dublin based Egg Post Production - 7.1 Audio Facility, now open for business!

8 Jul 11

Soho based Aquarium Studios have joined forces with EGG Post Production as part of EGG's ongoing expansion in Dublin. more...

25% off Storyboarding for Directors course with LFS

8 Jul 11

London Film School is offering a 25% discount on their Storyboarding for Directors course 14th-17th July. more...

itfc supplies first dual language subtitles for ITV's Popstar to Operastar

7 Jul 11

Provider continues to deliver quality subtitling for ITV's prime time shows. more...

Aquarium Studios and Egg Post Production win full "picture and sound" post deal on SKY HD's SINBAD

6 Jul 11

Impossible Pictures have awarded "picture and sound post" for SKY HD drama SINBAD to an Egg Post Production and Aquarium Studios Joint Venture in Dublin. more...

Avid expands its European Media Enterprise team

5 Jul 11

Avid today announced three new hires to its European Media Enterprise team to focus on growing awareness and sales of Avid media asset management solutions in the sports and government sectors. more...

Avid HD Interface Trade In Announced

MediaPros welcomes Avid's recent announcement offering exchanges from legacy interfaces to the latest HD range of interfaces. more...

Artem Open Evening

Images from the Artem Open Evening. more...

Grand Central Recording Studios win at Cannes Lions

1 Jul 11

Grand Central Recording Studios proudly flew the flag for UK Audio Post at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2011. more...

Skillset Animation and VFX Showcase 2011

1 Jul 11

Skillset invites UK Screen members to the Skillset Animation and VFX Showcase on 14 July. more...

June

UK Creative industry needs to look at alternatives to Internet to stay ahead in global digital market

By Dave Scammell, CEO, Sohonet. more...

Screen Yorkshire announces Lottery Awards for film exhibition

30 Jun 11

Screen Yorkshire has announced its 2011/12 Lottery investments for cinemas, film festivals and other film promoters in the region. more...

Red Camera & Workflow course - amazing discount for UK Screen members

29 Jun 11

All UK Screen members are offered a 40% discount making the course £600 + VAT. more...

Cinesite wins vfx work for World War Z

28 Jun 11

Cinesite, one of the world's leading film visual effects houses, has been awarded a significant amount of shots on the upcoming Paramount Pictures' World War Z. more...

Prime Focus welcomes top Broadcast Drama post team

28 Jun 11

Ex-Pepper trio get straight to work at Prime Focus Broadcast. more...

Call for evidence published by Film Policy Review

24 Jun 11

The Film Policy Review panel today began seeking industry views on how to better support the UK film sector. more...

Skillset Craft and Technical Skills Academy appoints inaugural director

20 Jun 11

UK film industry expert Alison Small has been appointed as the inaugural director of the Skillset Craft and Technical Skills Academy. more...

Technicolor Hires Supervising Digital Colorist Peter Doyle

20 Jun 11

Expands its roster of industry renowned colorists. more...

Avid Awarded Large Broadcast Services Contract for Major Sporting Event in London

16 Jun 11

Avid today announced that it has been awarded a significant contract to supply production and distribution kit and expertise to contribute to the broadcast of a major sporting event in London next year. more...

Tim Cagney appointed Deputy Chief Executive, BFI

16 Jun 11

The BFI announced today the appointment of Tim Cagney to the newly created role of Deputy Chief Executive. more...

Sequence Creative Flirts with Fashion

16 Jun 11

Sequence Creative and Sequence Post collaboratively produced the end-to-end fashion pieces for the Royal Ascot Races this week. more...

British Film Commissioner Colin Brown steps down

15 Jun 11

Event in LA to Bid Farewell, Celebrate Successful Term Culminating in a Record Breaking Year for Inward Investment and Officially Welcoming Adrian Wootton and BFC Advisory Board. more...

Briony Hanson appointed as Director of Film at British Council

15 Jun 11

The British Council - the UK's international cultural relations organisation - has appointed Briony Hanson as its new Director Film. more...

Deluxe announces new Managing Director at Deluxe 142

15 Jun 11

Deluxe Entertainment Services Group today announced the appointment of Peter Wright as Managing Director of Deluxe 142 and Deluxe Soho in the United Kingdom. more...

Daniel Sapiano takes on new role as Global Head of Client Services (Commercials) for Prime Focus

15 Jun 11

Joint MD of UK Commercials arm relocates to Mumbai to further strengthen the Global Digital Pipeline. more...

Legal and Financial Issues for 21st Century Media Businesses

14 Jun 11

FREE WORKSHOP 20 JUNE more...

Cinesite creates First Class visual effects

8 Jun 11

Cinesite, one of the world's leading film visual effects houses, has completed more than 115 visual effects shots for Twentieth Century Fox's X-Men: First Class, which hit cinemas last week. more...

UK Screen Association announces May's Shining Star

8 Jun 11

UK Screen is pleased to announce that Laura Mead, former Receptionist at De Lane Lea has been named as May's Shining Star. more...

itfc translates and captions Brooklyn Brothers' new online campaign for the Range Rover Evoque

8 Jun 11

itfc, the content management services provider, and subsidiary of Deluxe Entertainment Services Group, has delivered translation and captioning into 11 different languages for the new Range Rover Evoque online advertising campaign, The Pulse of the City, including the Being Henry game, the Pulse of the City film and the City Shapers project. more...

Dancing on Ice retruns to Elstree Studios

7 Jun 11

Elstree Studios has confirmed reports that Dancing On Ice is returning to Elstree Studios. more...

MediaPros Goes West

7 Jun 11

MediaPros recently relocated their headquarters to new offices in Fitzrovia, Central London. more...

Prime Focus and Bikini bring sold-out JLS tour to the big screen in new 3D spectacular

7 Jun 11

Additional screenings put on around the country to meet demand from fans to see the Andy Morahan & Ben Winston directed 'JLS: Eyes Wide Open 3D'. more...

Mill TV add some magical VFX fairy dust to Sky Movies HD's 'Neverland'

6 Jun 11

The Mill's double-BAFTA winning TV team are pleased to announce that they have created the iconic ticking crocodile for Sky Movies HD's forthcoming live-action movie epic, Neverland. more...

Richard Woolfe Joins Prime Focus Productions

2 Jun 11

Former Channel Controller at Five and Director of Programmes at Sky1, 2 & 3 joins as Creative Director. more...

Funding Future Media: The Ravensbourne Bootcamp 30 June-1 July 2011

1 Jun 11

Ravensbourne are offering this intensive, hands on workshop for independent TV and content producers determined to succeed in the digital age of production, distribution, collaboration and partnership funding. more...

Rushes Soho Shorts Announces Official Selection

1 Jun 11

Rushes Soho Shorts Festival has announced the films selected for the 2011 competition. more...

Skillset's VFX handbook provides VFX talent with roadmap to future success

1 Jun 11

Skillset has set a new benchmark for visual effects (VFX) education in the UK with the launch of an industry-authored guide, The Core Skills of VFX. more...

May

Prime Focus moves into Brazil through strategic alliance with Dinamo Digital

31 May 11

Deal provides local emerging market with access to global infrastructure and talent pool. more...

A fresh approach to post and the benefits of a blank canvas

In December 2010, the Sequence team, and a micro team of contractors, set about the task of building our brand new London facility, all within just a 3-week window before Christmas. more...

UK Screen Pub Quiz - 30 June

If you think you've got what it takes, then sign up to the UK Screen Pub Quiz! more...

Sequence Post Production launch creative agency

27 May 11

Sequence Post Production officially launches Sequence Creative! more...

Framestore directs and crafts VFX for Andrex's second CG puppy commercial

27 May 11

Framestore has created the second instalment of Andrex's new CG puppy campaign, a party themed commercial called Collections. more...

Cinesite recreates 18th Century London in 3D for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

26 May 11

Cinesite, one of the world's leading film visual effects houses, has completed more than 300 stereoscopic visual effects shots for Pirates of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. more...

Skillset offer funding on Ravensbourne Bootcamp

25 May 11

Funding Future Media: The Ravensbourne Bootcamp 30 June-1 July 2011 more...

Cinesite announces four winners of its 2011 Inspire internship programme

25 May 11

Cinesite, one of the world's leading film visual effects houses, today announced that it's awarded places on its 2011 Inspire internship programme to four exceptional candidates. more...

Artem Open Evening - Tuesday 7 June 2011 6.30 - 9.30pm

25 May 11

Artem's annual open evening is almost here, and once again they are opening their doors and giving people the chance to see how things are done in SFX. more...

London Film School discounted courses for UK Screen members

25 May 11

10% discount on: Think Outside the Box Office: Film Distribution in the Digital Era with Jonathon Reiss and Directing Actors: Getting the Right Performance with Udayan Prasad. more...

The Third Floor & Framestore partner to provide European market with unmatched previs

24 May 11

The Third Floor, Inc., Hollywood's preeminent previsualization company, is joining up with Framestore, the London-New York Oscar-winning visual effects house, to provide European directors with top-tier previs expertise. more...

Arqiva delivers 3D French Tennis Open for Panasonic

24 May 11

Arqiva is providing teleport, multiplexing and distribution services for in-store demonstrations of 3D TV via Eurosport and Freesat. more...

Government announces film policy review

24 May 11

Identifying barriers to growth and building a more successful British film industry will be the top priorities of a review of Government film policy to be led by former Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lord Chris Smith. more...

Hybrid Enterprises create 'Old Age' Character Makeup for 'Rory' on 'Dr Who'

19 May 11

Hybrid's latest Prosthetic work was especially interesting as we were asked to 'age' actor Arthur Darvill for a Neil Gaiman story line in 'Dr Who'. more...

New appointment at Soho Runners

18 May 11

Soho Runners are delighted to announce the appointment of Roxanne Peterson as Operations Director. more...

London Film School directing courses for UK Screen members

18 May 11

10% discount on LFS directing courses for all UK Screen members. more...

New Appointments at Rushes

17 May 11

Rushes are pleased to announce the appointment of two new roles in the production team. more...

Framestore promotes Helen Hughes to Head of Production

17 May 11

Framestore's London office is promoting Helen Hughes to its top commercials production role, Head of Production. more...

Free studio facilities for pilots at MediaCityUK

16 May 11

Programme makers are being incentivised to make their pilot at The Studios, MediaCityUK by being offered complimentary use of the UK's newest studio facilities. more...

Green your company and reap the rewards

12 May 11

BSKYB, Global Action Plan and Ravensbourne give you everything you need to become carbon neutral. more...

Skillset and The Foundry equip the 'Next-Gen' of VFX talent with tools of the trade

12 May 11

Skillset is launching a series of major initiatives and awards designed to improve the quality of talent entering the visual effects (VFX) industries from UK universities. more...

Introduction to Nuke

12 May 11

FREE Intro to Nuke course with Ian Murphy for London Based Freelancers and Employees of London Companies with 1-250 staff members. more...

Colourist James Tillett joins MPC

10 May 11

MPC has signed James Tillett to add to their award-winning colour grading team. more...

Mill TV and Film wins at BAFTA for Merlin

9 May 11

Mill TV and Film are delighted to win at this year's BAFTA Craft Awards in the Visual Effects category for their work on 'MERLIN SERIES 3, EP 2: The Tears of Uther Pendragon part 2' for the BBC. more...

The Voice and Music Company re-named as Soho Square Studios

6 May 11

From this week, the 21-year-old independently owned audio post-production house The Voice and Music Company is to be re-named as SOHO SQUARE STUDIOS. more...

Rushes creates VFX for Inside the Human Body

5 May 11

"Inside the Human Body", an accessible and engaging 4 part series, which starts transmission this evening (May 5th) on BBC One, explores the wonders of the human body. more...

Film Competition Calls Moviemakers to the Outer London Boroughs

5 May 11

Rushes are pleased to team up with CREATE11 Festival, Nokia, Fuji Film and StarNow to announce a new competition for the 13th Rushes Soho Shorts Festival. more...

ABC Television continues its partnership with Captioning & Subtitling International (CSI)

5 May 11

Facility renews its live and pre-recorded captioning contract with ABC TV for three years. more...

Prometheus starts shooting at Pinewood Studios

4 May 11

Production has begun at Pinewood Studios on Prometheus, an original science fiction epic directed by Ridley Scott. more...

April

MPC LA's Head of Production Andrew Bell takes on new role of Managing Director

28 Apr 11

MPC's Los Angeles Studio Enters its Third Year of Operation. more...

Prime Focus collaborates with Taptu to announce a new UGC short film contest

27 Apr 11

First prize is an internship with award-winning visual effects house Prime Focus. more...

SIS LIVE unveil new tripod antenna, Tr-uPod, at NAB

21 Apr 11

SIS LIVE, announced the launch of Tr-uPod®, its multi-band, fully-automated tripod antenna system. more...

UK Screen Association announces March's Shining Star

19 Apr 11

UK Screen is pleased to announce that Andrew Lee, Technical Assistant at Directors Cut Films has been named as March's Shining Star. more...

Sky appoints John Cassy to Director of Sky 3D and promotes James Hunt to Director, Sky Arts

18 Apr 11

Sky has appointed John Cassy to the newly created role of Director of Sky 3D, in a move to reflect its commitment to delivering the best quality and range of 3DTV to its customers. more...

Ravensbourne offers free 3D business consultancies for London based companies and freelancers in Cannes 2011

18 Apr 11

Following on from the success of the 3D Storytelling event in January, Ravensbourne is taking 3D to the Cannes Film Festival. more...

15% discount on Introduction to Nuke

18 Apr 11

This is a two day course for anyone wanting a route through photo realistic node based compositing using Nuke in a classroom with a tutor. more...

Prime Focus wins Gold at New York Festivals

13 Apr 11

VFX work on BBC's Wonders of the Solar System honoured. more...

Skillset funds mentor training to improve diversity of TV industry

13 Apr 11

Skillset's TV Skills Fund (TVSF) is helping leaders of the TV industry to foster a more diverse workforce with its support for the Going Up mentor training programme. more...

BFI and British Library join forces to increase access to unique collections

13 Apr 11

The BFI and the British Library have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding, with the objective of increasing public, professional and research access to audio-visual and broadcast content and integrating it with other knowledge collections. more...

£2m Lottery Film Fund to support access to specialised and British film

12 Apr 11

BFI have announced a new transitional Lottery Film Fund to support organisations across the UK dedicated to delivering audience development activities for specialised and British film. more...

The Mill London welcomes two new VFX producers to the commercial team

12 Apr 11

The Mill are pleased to welcome Rachael Trillo and Carl Phillips who are the latest to join the ever-expanding London studio as VFX producers. more...

Creative England: Chairman's update

11 Apr 11

Creative England Chair addresses concerns as consultation period closes. more...

Bridge Training discounts

8 Apr 11

UK Screen members a 30% discount off any of the courses listed. more...

SIS LIVE agrees OB deal with Arena Leisure to cover horse racing

5 Apr 11

Multi-million pound deal over five years to provide enhanced OB services for over 350 race meetings a year. more...

itfc gets William & Kate - Inside The Royal Wedding DVD ready for retail

5 Apr 11

itfc, a subsidiary of the Deluxe Entertainment Services Group and supplier of postproduction, subtitling and digital media services, has completed work on William & Kate ? Inside The Royal Wedding DVD. more...

March

Lucasfilm works with Prime Focus to convert Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace to 3D

30 Mar 11

Lucasfilm, one of the world's leading film and entertainment companies, and Prime Focus, the global visual entertainment services company, are proud to announce their collaboration on the 3D conversion of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace for theatrical release, heralding an exciting new era in Star Wars entertainment. more...

Get creative with Rushes Soho Shorts Festival Magazine

30 Mar 11

With only three weeks to go for the closing deadline for films, Rushes Soho Shorts sets a new challenge; to design a piece of artwork to be the face of the festival magazine. more...

UK film industry shows support for new training academy

30 Mar 11

British Film Institute, London, launches a new training academy that will help develop vital craft and technical skills needed on Britain's film sets. more...

Skillset Recruitment: VFX Skills Co-ordinator

29 Mar 11

Skillset seeks VFX Skills Co-ordinator who will act as the main conduit for all communications regarding VFX skills issues between Skillset, UK Screen and the wider VFX industry. more...

UK Screen Onion Training Sessions for 2011

28 Mar 11

The Onion Training Sessions offer insight to junior members of staff by peeling back the layers of the film, TV and commercials sector. more...

Plan for Growth

25 Mar 11

Proposals to support the digital and creative industries were also revealed as part of the Government's Plan for Growth, published alongside the Budget. more...

Reward your Shining Star this March

25 Mar 11

UK Screen Association's 'Shining Star' recognition scheme is open for March nominations. more...

Video 8 Media Expands Client-based Digital Content Services with Sohonet

24 Mar 11

Reliability of cost and quality of Sohonet's Media Network enables Video 8 Media to expand its global digital service with confidence. more...

David Candler joins Prime Focus' senior sales team

24 Mar 11

15 year industry veteran joins Prime Focus to strengthen the European Content Services division. more...

Unit Opens A New White Mark Designed Post Facility

24 Mar 11

Acoustic and studio design consultancy White Mark Ltd has helped audio and video post production company Unit create a stunning new facility in the heart of London's Soho. more...

The Production Fiesta - Learn, Meet and Party

23 Mar 11

20% discount for UK Screen members at the first Production Fiesta by leading training provider Academy Class on 6 May. more...

Budget 2011: Key points

23 Mar 11

Business Link outlines key measures in the Budget for businesses. more...

Develop your work and creative opportunities by attending Ravenbourne's free Particle Systems for Motion Graphics Course

22 Mar 11

11th and 12th April 2011 at Ravensbourne Pod, Encompass, Stephen Street, W1. more...

UK Screen Onion Training Sessions for 2011

21 Mar 11

The Onion Training Sessions offer insight to junior members of staff by peeling back the layers of the film, TV and commercials sector. more...

BBC Studios and Post Production invests in Scanity

21 Mar 11

BBC Studios and Post Production is expanding its digital restoration and archive services by investing in Scanity from Digital Film Technology, the state-of-the-art 2K film to file scanner. more...

Arqiva provides satellite distribution of Channel 4 HD to Sky and Freesat

18 Mar 11

Arqiva has secured a satellite distribution deal for Channel 4 HD. The new arrangement facilitates transmission of Channel 4 HD for the first time on Freesat (from April 2011) while maintaining the channel's presence on the Sky platform. more...

Prime Focus launches Prime Focus Productions

17 Mar 11

Rod Brown joins as managing director to head up new division focused on TV drama productions. more...

Digital Production Partnership unveils the UK's first common TV Programme delivery standards

10 Mar 11

The Digital Production Partnership (DPP) has today unveiled common technical standards for tape delivery of HD and SD TV programmes to all major UK broadcasters. more...

Pinewood to invest in British films

8 Mar 11

Pinewood to provide funding assistance and access to world class facilities for smaller British film productions. more...

Job Bulletin: Director, Skillset Craft and Technical Skills Academy

4 Mar 11

The Academy is seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial and experienced professional to develop, establish and promote the Academy. more...

New edition of UK Spotlight published

4 Mar 11

UK Screen's monthly newsletter talks about important updates in the industry, the Onion Training Sessions for junior staff and the UK Screen Pub Quiz! more...

UK Screen Association announces February's Shining Star

3 Mar 11

UK Screen is pleased to announce that Sarah Walsh, Production Assistant at Smoke & Mirrors has been named as February's Shining Star. more...

itfc now offers Snell's Archangel Ph.C-HD restoration system to help clients maximise the value of their existing content

3 Mar 11

itfc has become one of the first facilities in the UK to install Snell's Archangel Ph.C-HD restoration system. more...

SIS Live opens new facility in Paris and upgrades broadcast infastructure

2 Mar 11

Outside broadcast and satellite uplink specialist locates expanded facility close to the Eiffel Tower. more...

UK can build a 'golden age' of high-tech creativity

1 Mar 11

A major new report into the skills required by the UK's high-tech creative industries highlights a worrying blind spot both in UK students' awareness of the exciting career opportunities they offer, and in the education system which is failing to prepare them for these high-growth areas. more...

February

DNeg's Work On Inception Wins Visual Effects Oscar!

28 Feb 11

Double Negative's visual effects work was honoured at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards, when the visual effects award went to Christopher Nolan's complex movie, Inception. more...

Terry Smith joins TC Soho

24 Feb 11

Terry Smith will join TC Soho in March as Business Development Manager. more...

Announcement of Pinewood Indomina Studios covering the growing Caribbean, South and Central American Markets

23 Feb 11

The Company has entered into a long term agreement with the Indomina Group, an investment managed by VICINI, a leading asset management company with investments in food and beverages, retail, energy, finance, tourism and real estate in the Caribbean and Central America. more...

Creative England outlines proposed strategic priorities for film for 2011/12

21 Feb 11

Responses now invited from industry. more...

3 Mills Studios' announces new owners

17 Feb 11

3 Mills Studios is now owned by the Olympic Park Legacy Company, a public sector not-for-profit company, responsible for the long term planning, development, management and maintenance of the Olympic Park. more...

Allan, Chapman & James sponsor Shining Stars in 2011

17 Feb 11

UK Screen Association is pleased to announce that Allan, Chapman and James (ACJ) will be the official sponsor of the Shining Stars award scheme through 2011. more...

BVE North to launch alongside Media Festival

16 Feb 11

New Manchester-based event will serve broadcast needs of Northern Britain. more...

Double Negative's work on Inception wins Special Visual Effects BAFTA

14 Feb 11

Double Negative's work on the critically acclaimed Christopher Nolan film, Inception, received the highest honor in the UK film industry last night, when it won the BAFTA for Special Visual Effects. more...

New edition of UK Spotlight published

3 Feb 11

UK Screen's monthly newsletter talks about the Member' Annual Meeting, introduces a new team member and highlights news and events for the month, including the Next Gen. report. more...

Framestore wins at VES Awards

3 Feb 11

Framestore has added to its collection of prestigious VES Awards, winning the Outstanding Animated Character in a Live Action Feature Motion Picture. more...

Double Negative wins three VES awards for Inception

2 Feb 11

Double Negative made a big impact at the 9th Annual VES awards which took place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles last night, winning 3 awards for Inception. more...

Pinewood, Framestore and former British Film Commissioner launch new production services company

1 Feb 11

Three major names in the UK film industry have today announced the creation of a new venture which will provide bespoke production services to the international film and creative community. more...

January

Sequence Post launches Sequence Creative

31 Jan 11

Sequence has returned to it's all new Fitzrovia premises this year with exciting news about the launch of it's brand new production and design department Sequence Creative. more...

Beyond HD - The future of digital film made clear 26-27 February 2011

28 Jan 11

Beyond HD is a two day event exploring how industry professionals are pushing the boundaries of HD and embracing the very latest digital technology. more...

Skillset appoints Matthew Prior as Chair of its Publishing Skills Council

27 Jan 11

Skillset is very pleased to announce that the Resources Director of Redwood Publishing, Matthew Prior, has been appointed as the new Chair of its Publishing Skills Council. more...

Skillset funds Stereoscopic 3D training for film professionals

27 Jan 11

Skillset is reacting to the overwhelming demand for stereoscopic 3D training in the film industry with the release of £20,000 to pay for 3D training for film professionals. more...

Oscar nominations for Double Negative

26 Jan 11

Three films featuring work from Double Negative have been nominated for a Visual Effects Oscar; Inception, Iron Man 2 and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1. more...

£4.5 million for Creative Industries in West Wales and the Valleys

25 Jan 11

The Deputy Minister for Science, Innovation and Skills, Lesley Griffiths AM, has announced a £4.5m EU-backed programme to ensure workers in the Creative Industries across West Wales and the Valleys have the skills to build a dynamic, enterprising sector. more...

Framestore shortlisted for 'Achievement in Visual Effects' Oscar

25 Jan 11

Nominees for the 83rd Academy Awards have just been announced and Framestore is absolutely thrilled to once again be shortlisted for the prestigious 'Achievement in Visual Effects' Oscar. more...

Double Negative Nominated for SFX Award at BAFTAS

24 Jan 11

Double Negative's work on Inception has received a nomination for Special Visual Effects in this year's BAFTA awards. more...

Directors Cut Expands!

24 Jan 11

Directors Cut is opening four more offline suites at Great Portland Street. more...

Digital Production Partnership

21 Jan 11

Digital Production Partnerships (DPP) is an initiative formed by the UK's public service broadcasters to help producers and broadcasters to maximise the potential benefits of digital production. more...

Altered Images provides central role in AETN UK's migration to a completely tapeless media workflow

21 Jan 11

Leading Avid Elite reseller Altered Images have worked with AETN UK, the London-based broadcaster, to help move them from a tape-based media production environment to a fully tapeless digital workflow. more...

Secondary legislation to share the costs of the Digital Economy Act's notification system laid in Parliament

21 Jan 11

Secondary legislation on sharing the costs of the Digital Economy Act's measures to tackle online copyright infringement has been laid in Parliament. more...

UK film production spend hits record level of £1.1 billion

21 Jan 11

Investment in new UK film production reached £1.155 billion across 119 films in 2010, a new record for the British film industry, according to new independent figures published today by the UK Film Council. more...

Skillset Apprenticeship opens up new pathways into Creative Media Industries in the south west

20 Jan 11

Skillset is pioneering a new pathway into the highly competitive Creative Media Industries with the introduction of the Advanced Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media in the south west of England. more...

Pact and UK Screen present the Value Techniques Workshop

19 Jan 11

The session will examine some of the issues, the myriad of technical choices and production methods available to provide greater production value. more...

Framestore receives BAFTA and VES nominations

19 Jan 11

Framestore nominated in visual effects and animation categories. more...

Transfer of responsibilities from BIS to DCMS

18 Jan 11

Competition and policy issues in media, broadcasting, digital and telecoms sectors transferred to DCMS. more...

The Pinewood Studios Group International Strategy Makes Progress into 2011

17 Jan 11

New developments in Company's international strategy. more...

UK Screen Association Annual Members Meeting

17 Jan 11

At the Annual Members Meeting the UK Screen Board highlighted some of the strategic objectives and hot topics for the coming year and explained what we'll be doing on your behalf and where we need your support. more...

Skillset Cymru announces investment in training for the Welsh Creative Media Industries

14 Jan 11

Skillset Cymru has devised an ambitious programme of funding for training schemes designed to benefit the Welsh Creative Media Industries in 2011. more...

BTV Post wins multi-hour 3D order

12 Jan 11

BTV Post has won the post-production contract for three series being produced for 3D Net. more...

Cinesite opens 2011 Inspire Programme

12 Jan 11

Cinesite's successful visual effects internship programme returns for a second year to help grow the next generation of VFX talent. more...

Skillset supports workshop for women returning to work in TV

12 Jan 11

Skillset is supporting the Indie Training Fund to deliver 'Reviewing Your Options' a free one-day motivational workshop for women seeking to resume their TV careers after a maternity break. more...

MicroLights - Round 3 open for applications now!

10 Jan 11

Trainees for iFeatures films wanted. more...