Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 21 hours ago
The animation industry is facing rapid change.
From new technologies to evolving business models, to the impact of global market consolidation, shifts in funding models, commissioning and distribution strategies, the traditional pathways for developing and financing animation are being rewritten.
What does this mean for those working in the animation industry today, and for those trying to build sustainable businesses or creative careers within it?
In this session, a panel of independent experts explores what these changes mean for the future of animation. Expect honest reflections, practical insights, and positive takeaways as they unpack the seismic shifts currently shaping the industry, both in the UK and globally. This isn’t just a conversation about how to survive, it’s about how the industry, and the people in it, are learning to ‘shake it up’ – to evolve, adapt, and ultimately to thrive.
The animation industry is facing rapid change.
From new technologies to evolving business models, to the impact of global market consolidation, shifts in funding models, commissioning and distribution strategies, the traditional pathways for developing and financing animation are being rewritten.
What does this mean for those working in the animation industry today, and for those trying to build sustainable businesses or creative careers within it?
In this session, a panel of independent experts explores what these changes mean for the future of animation. Expect honest reflections, practical insights, and positive takeaways as they unpack the seismic shifts currently shaping the industry, both in the UK and globally. This isn’t just a conversation about how to survive, it’s about how the industry, and the people in it, are learning to ‘shake it up’ – to evolve, adapt, and ultimately to thrive.
