The Yard VFX is proud to announce its new membership in the UK Screen Alliance, the leading trade association representing the UK’s Post-Production, VFX, Animation, TV & Film Studios and Production Services.
The Yard VFX is proud to announce its new membership in the UK Screen Alliance, the leading trade association representing the UK’s renowned Visual Effects, TV & Film Studios, Post-Production, and Animation sectors.
In keeping with the opening of its London branch – headed by Ben Owen – this milestone marks The Yard’s commitment to contributing to and collaborating with the thriving creative industries in the UK. By joining UK Screen Alliance, The Yard becomes part of an influential community dedicated to promoting industry growth, innovation, and recognition on a global scale.
For the past twenty years, the UK Screen Alliance has played a critical role, championing initiatives that have driven tangible improvements in the sector. Notably, the association’s successful campaign to enhance screen sector incentives has ensured that the UK visual effects (VFX) sector can flourish by attracting productions and achieve its full potential for growth.
Joining UK Screen Alliance underscores our strategy to align with partners that are genuinely advocating for the betterment of the UK’s VFX industry and its entire ecosystem. Their advocacy and recent successes, particularly in securing a more attractive incentive structure, are perfectly aligned with our vision to expand in markets rich with talent and opportunity. We are looking forward to collaborating with other members to advance the screen sector.
Neil Hatton, CEO of UK Screen Alliance welcomed The Yard becoming members, saying :
The new uplift to the VFX incentive and the excellent skills base in the UK, makes it an attractive place for international companies to invest, with all the right conditions for growth. We look forward to The Yard participating in our meetings and events, bringing their own unique perspective and expertise.
As a member, The Yard will have the opportunity to engage in shaping policy discussions, network with industry leaders, and access resources and training that will further enhance the company’s services and impact. With a proven track record of excellence, The Yard has crafted VFX for major international productions, including the double Genie VFX award-winning The Rings of Power – Season 2 (Prime Video), Halo – Season 2 (Paramount+), the Emmy-nominated and HPA-winner All The Light We Cannot See (Netflix), John Wick: Chapter 4 (Lionsgate), and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (Disney).
